RCB Player Watch: Which of our stars are in action this week? | August 7th – August 13th, 2023

Maintaining our weekly tradition of bringing to you the latest news about which part of the world the Royal Challengers will be featuring in the upcoming week, here is our weekly player watch that will help plan your schedule so that you can watch your favourite RCB stars rock the cricketing world with their own brand of brilliance.

With Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj not being a part of the Indian squad for the ongoing T20I series against West Indies, no international appearances have been slated. However, when it comes to the domestic circuit, there is plenty to watch out for.

Domestic:

Wanindu Hasaranga:

Waniya has had a great start to the ongoing Lankan Premier League and was sensational against the Kings as he scored an unbeaten half-century while clinching three crucial wickets. He would be back in action again as the LPL continues to roar in full bloom.

August 8th, Tuesday, Galle Gladiators vs B-Love Kandy, 3:00 PM IST

August 12th, Saturday, Jaffna Kings vs B-Love Kandy, 3:00 PM IST

August 13th, Friday, Colombo Stars vs B-Love Kandy, 7:30 PM IST

David Willey:

The wily Willey has already proven to be a crucial component of the Welsh Fire side with figures of 2/17 and 1/40 against the Manchester Originals and Southern Brave respectively.

August 10th, Thursday, Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire, 11:00 PM IST

August 12th, Sunday, Welsh Fire vs Trent Rockets, 11:00 PM IST

Finn Allen:

Finny had an exotic start to the latest edition of Hundred as he blasted a 28 and followed it up with a fine 21 but he would need some more momentum going his way, which he will hope to gather this week.

August 8th, Tuesday, London Spirit vs Southern Brave, 11:00 PM IST

August 12th, Saturday, Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave, 11:00 PM IST

Smriti Mandhana:

The RCB Women’s skipper had a glorious start to the Hundred, blasting home a crucial 55 in the season opener and an unbeaten 70 in the second. She would be hoping to continue further with those substantial pyrotechnics of hers as the tournament progresses.

August 8th, Tuesday, London Spirit vs Southern Brave, 7:30 PM IST

August 12th, Saturday, Welsh Fire vs Southern Brave, 7:00 PM IST

Wayne Parnell and Reece Topley:

Parnell has started the Hundred on a decent note as he has clinched a couple of wickets already in the first two games and would be hoping to add more to his tally. Topley had a fine start, registering figures of 1/7 against Phoenix while grabbing the headlines with a 3/30 against the Braves.

August 9th, Wednesday, Trent Rockets vs Northern Superchargers, 11:00 PM IST

August 11th, Friday, Northern Superchargers vs Oval Invincibles, 11:00 PM IST

August 13th, Sunday, Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals, 7:00 PM IST

Will Jacks:

Will Jacks had a questionable start to the Hundred as he could only rack up 11 and 16 in the two opening games and would be hopeful of a turnaround in the upcoming games.

August 9th, Wednesday, Oval Invincibles vs Manchester Originals, 11:00 PM IST

August 11th, Friday, Northern Superchargers vs Oval Invincibles, 11:00 PM IST

August 13th, Sunday, Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles, 10:30 PM IST

Heather Knight and Richa Ghosh:

Both the English skipper and the Indian wicket-keeper are still to get a game under their belt in the ongoing Hundred as rain has washed away both their matches.

August 8th, Tuesday, London Spirit vs Southern Brave, 7:30 PM IST

August 12th, Saturday, London Spirit vs Trent Rockets, 3:30 PM IST

Sophie Devine and Erin Burns:

Sophie Devine got off to a roaring start to the Hundred with a phenomenal 46 against the Northern Superchargers while the second game got washed away. Erin Burns couldn't convert her opportunity in the first match and will want to get some crucial runs under her belt soon. 

August 7th, Monday, Manchester Originals vs Birmingham Phoenix, 7:30 PM IST

August 10th, Thursday, Birmingham Phoenix vs Welsh Fire, 7:30 PM IST

August 13th, Sunday, Birmingham Phoenix vs Oval Invincibles, 7:00 PM IST

Vyshak Vijay Kumar:

The rising youngster is a part of the Gulbarga Mystics and would be hoping to bring his feisty fast bowling to the fore in the Maharaja T20.

August 13th, Sunday, Gulbarga Mystics vs Bengaluru Blasters, 1:00 PM IST

Manoj Bhandage:

The young all-rounder would be crucial in the upcoming days for the Mysore Warriors as they take the yard in the week against Hubli Tigers.

August 13th, Sunday, Hubli Tigers vs Mysore Warriors, 5:30 PM IST