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Radha Yadav's T20 Form & RCB's WPL Strategy: Veda Krishnamurthy's Analysis

Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has endorsed Royal Challengers Bengaluru's acquisition of spinner Radha Yadav ahead of the Women's Premier League 2026 season. She highlighted Yadav's current T20 form, exceptional fielding, and improved batting as major assets for the team. Krishnamurthy also analyzed the strategic purchase of England pacer Lauren Bell, noting her ability to take wickets with the new ball in the powerplay. RCB, the 2024 champions, will begin their WPL 2026 campaign against the Mumbai Indians.

Key Points: Veda Krishnamurthy on Radha Yadav's RCB Move & WPL Impact

  • Radha Yadav signed by RCB for WPL 2026
  • Veda Krishnamurthy praises her fielding and batting
  • Lauren Bell seen as key powerplay bowler
  • RCB to start campaign vs Mumbai Indians
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Radha Yadav is in good form in T20s, RCB wants to back her: Veda Krishnamurthy

Former cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy analyzes RCB's WPL 2026 signings, highlighting Radha Yadav's form and Lauren Bell's powerplay role.

"Radha Yadav is in good form in T20s. RCB wants to back her. - Veda Krishnamurthy"

Mumbai, January 7

Former India cricketer Veda Krishnamurthy has said Royal Challengers Bengaluru's signing of Radha Yadav is a positive move ahead of the Women's Premier League 2026 season, highlighting her strong T20 form, outstanding fielding and improved batting.

Speaking on the JioStar show 'TATA WPL: Know Your Team', JioStar expert Veda Krishnamurthy said Radha Yadav is in good form.

"Radha Yadav is in good form in T20s. RCB wants to back her. There were rumors they tried to get her in a trade before the auction, which they couldn't, but they ended up securing her services in the mega auction. She is an excellent fielder, one of the best. Her batting has also improved a lot. If she can get her bowling right and gain confidence with Smriti Mandhana as captain, that is something she would want more than anything," said Krishnamurthy.

Radha Yadav, who has played for Delhi Capitals in all three WPL seasons so far, will feature for the 2024-winning team - RCB - in the 2026 season. RCB secured her services for Rs 65 lakh in the WPL 2026 mega auction. Radha Yadav is only the second Indian Women's cricketer to have over 100 Women T20I wickets after Deepti Sharma. She has 103 wickets to her name in 89 WT20Is.

Krishnamurthy also analysed the strategic importance of RCB's acquisition of England pacer Lauren Bell, saying she can take wickets with the new ball in the powerplay, making her a valuable buy at Rs 90 lakh.

"Royal Challengers Bengaluru needed a pace bowler who can take wickets with the new ball in the powerplay. Lauren Bell has that skill. After not getting Renuka Singh Thakur, they needed someone for that job, probably an overseas player. Lauren Bell is a really good buy at Rs 90 lakh for RCB. She is surely going to play a very important role with the ball," Krishnamurthy said.

RCB will start its WPL campaign against defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on Friday.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a Delhi Capitals fan, I'm heartbroken to see Radha leave! She was a core part of our team. But wishing her all the best at RCB. She deserves to be backed by a strong captain like Mandhana. Her 100+ T20I wickets speak for themselves.
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Aditya G
Good analysis by Veda. The Lauren Bell buy is crucial. We lacked a powerplay wicket-taker after Renuka. Hope the management gives these players a long rope and doesn't chop and change like they sometimes do.
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective! Coming from an overseas fan, it's great to see such strategic depth in the women's game now. Bell is a solid bowler, but the success will hinge on how Radha integrates into a new team environment. WPL is getting more competitive each year!
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Karthik V
₹65 lakh for a 100+ wicket taker is a steal! Her economy can be a concern sometimes, but under a new captain and with that RCB batting lineup to back her, she might just flourish. All the best to her!
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Nisha Z
Respectfully, I hope the team management has a clear plan. Just "backing" a player isn't enough. We need to see specific roles - will she bowl in the powerplay or death? Her improved batting is a bonus, but her primary job is to take wickets. The strategy needs to be sharper.

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