Born on July 31, 2002, in Bengaluru, Shreyanka Patil has quickly risen to become one of India’s most exciting young all-rounders. A right-arm off-spinner and a handy right-handed batter, she made a name for herself in domestic cricket before Royal Challengers Bangalore secured her for INR 10 lakh in the inaugural WPL auction—a dream come true for the lifelong RCB fan. She seized her opportunity brilliantly, finishing as WPL 2024’s leading wicket-taker with 13 scalps, earning the prestigious Purple Cap and the Emerging Player of the Season award. Her impact extended to the international stage, where she has already claimed 20 wickets in just 16 T20Is for India. A proven match-winner with the ball, Shreyanka’s wicket-taking prowess will be key as RCB looks to defend their WPL title and make it two in a row.