'Women's team will win before men': Netizens erupt with joy as RCB buys Smriti Mandhana

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Monday acquired Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana at auction of inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL). RCB bought Mandhana for a whopping sum of Rs. 3.4 crore, highest amount paid for a player at WPL auction thus far. Mandhana was RCB's first buy at Monday's mega event in Mumbai, where five franchises are competing to secure best female talents from across world. 

Meanwhile, RCB's latest purchase is generating a lot of buzz on social media with netizens sharing memes and jokes to welcome player. Apart from Mandhana, RCB has also bought international stars including likes of Ellyse Perry and Sophie Devine for Rs. 1.7 crore and Rs. 50 lakh respectively. RCB has also purchased Richa Ghosh and Renuka Singh at ongoing auction. While Ghosh went for Rs. 1.9 crore, Singh will receive Rs. 1.5 crore for her services. 

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As revealed by IPL governing body, combined bid valuation for five teams was a whopping INR 4669.99 crore. Interestingly, three of current team owners at men’s IPL tournament have w become WPL team owners as well. 

As per BCCI, Mumbai Indians’ parent company, Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd fetched ownership rights for Mumbai-based WPL team for a total of 912.99 crores. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s parent body Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd bought Bengaluru-based WPL franchise for 901 crores, while Delhi Capitals owners JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd successfully bid for Delhi WPL side for 810 crores. 

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