#2. Smriti Mandhana
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Smriti Mandhana faces mounting pressure to rediscover her form in the WPL as her recent performances have been underwhelming. Struggling in the past few months, the RCB skipper had a disappointing home series.
She scored a mere 106 runs in 3 T20I innings, 63 in 2 ODI innings, and 112 runs in 2 Test innings against Australia. Despite glimpses of a comeback, Mandhana needs a consistent and impactful display in the WPL to alleviate concerns about her form, ensuring she returns to the top of her game and reaffirms her standing as a key contributor in Indian women’s cricket.