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Sayali Satghare's Dream RCB Debut: 3-Wicket Haul Stuns Delhi Capitals

Sayali Satghare made a dream debut for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, taking three crucial wickets including those of Jemimah Rodrigues and Marizanne Kapp. The all-rounder, a lifelong RCB fan, expressed that her stellar performance still felt surreal. She entered the squad as a replacement for Ellyse Perry, who withdrew from WPL 2026 for personal reasons. Satghare also praised the team's cohesive and supportive environment for her successful outing.

Key Points: Sayali Satghare's Stellar 3-Wicket Debut for RCB in WPL 2026

  • Took 3/27 on RCB debut
  • Lifelong RCB fan gets dream chance
  • Replaced Ellyse Perry in squad
  • Praised team's young, fun environment
  • RCB won by eight wickets
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WPL 2026: 'It hasn't sunk in yet,' says Sayali Satghare on maiden RCB outing

RCB's Sayali Satghare reflects on her dream WPL debut, taking 3/27 against DC. A lifelong fan, she replaced Ellyse Perry.

"Still, it has not sunk in yet, but dream debut, definitely. - Sayali Satghare"

Navi Mumbai, Jan 18

Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounder Sayali Satghare made her dream debut for the team as she clinched three crucial wickets against Delhi Capitals at the DY Patil Stadium on Saturday in the team's eight-wicket victory.

Coming in to bowl the second over, Sayali continued the momentum built by Lauren Bell in the opening over, where the England bowler took two scalps to give RCB a perfect start. Sayali first got DC captain Jemimah Rodrigues out on the third ball of the over and then caused more damage as she clean bowled all-rounder Marizanne Kapp in her next delivery.

Sayali achieved impressive figures of 3/27 in her debut match for RCB. Following a stellar performance, she expressed her love for the 2024 champions and praised the team's environment, attributing her success to it.

"Still, it has not sunk in yet, but dream debut, definitely. Since IPL started in 2008, I have been an RCB fan, and when WPL started i always wished that someday I would get the chance to play for RCB," she said in a video shared by the franchise.

"It's very fun actually, they have a young side, and everyone is gelling well with each other. We are enjoying everyone's success and all the players are happy for the team," she added

Sayali went unsold at the WPL 2026 mega auction but got an opportunity with RCB when their star all-rounder Ellyse Perry withdrew from the tournament, citing personal reasons.

Sayali has previously appeared for the Indian women's team in three matches, all in the ODI format.

In this short stint, she conceded 107 runs and picked three wickets, registering an impressive economy of 4.65 in the 50-over format. She had only one inning with the bat, in which she scored just two runs.

Playing for Mumbai in the List A One Day Trophy tournament in 2024, she scored 260 runs in seven matches at an average of 52, including an impressive 77-ball century.

- IANS

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Arjun K
Finally some good news for RCB fans! Our women's team is carrying the legacy forward. Satghare stepping up when Perry is out shows our bench strength. Hope she gets a consistent run now. #PlayBold
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Rohit P
Her figures of 3/27 are brilliant, but I'm more impressed by her List A record. A century at a strike rate like that for Mumbai shows she's a genuine all-rounder. BCCI should look at her for the national team again.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan, it's wonderful to see these opportunities open up. WPL is changing the game for women cricketers in India. From being unsold to player of the match potential – what a turnaround story!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while her debut was good, we must not get carried away. One match doesn't make a career. She needs to show this consistency against top teams like MI. Hope she uses this chance well. The real test is ahead.
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Meera T
Her happiness is so contagious! "It hasn't sunk in yet" – you can feel her genuine joy. WPL is creating so many of these magical moments for domestic players. More power to our women in blue (and red!) 🇮🇳

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