Vrinda Dinesh will wear Royal Challengers Bengaluru colours in WPL 2027. The Indian top-order batter joins at a final fee of ₹10 lakh. That fee matches her ₹10 lakh base price.
Vrinda Dinesh player facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Player | Vrinda Dinesh |
| Country | India |
| Role | Top-order batter |
| Batting style | Right-handed |
| Bowling style | Leg break |
| Date of birth | 2 March 2001 |
Dinesh bats near the start of an innings. This role gives her time to build a score. She can also attack in the powerplay.
The ICC lists her as a batter. It also lists leg-break bowling. Her main value remains her batting.
WPL 2027 team and salary
The current auction record lists Dinesh with Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Her final fee is ₹10 lakh. The base price was also ₹10 lakh.
| WPL season | Team | Base price | Final fee | Record note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UP Warriorz | ₹10 lakh | ₹1.3 crore | Bought at the 2024 auction |
| 2025 | UP Warriorz | Not stated | Not stated | Played in the league |
| 2027 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh | Current auction record |
Her first WPL deal came in 2024. UP Warriorz paid ₹1.3 crore then. She later played for the side again in 2025.
Career stats and key records
Dinesh has built her record in Indian domestic cricket. She has also played for India A. The figures below keep each season or match date clear.
| Date or season | Competition or match | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 and 2023 | Karnataka Women’s One-Day League | Among Karnataka’s leading run-scorers |
| 2023 | Karnataka Senior Women’s One-Day Trophy | 477 runs in 11 innings; average 47.70 |
| 21 June 2023 | ACC Women’s Emerging Teams Cup final | 36 runs from 29 balls for India A |
| 2025–26 | Senior Women’s T20 Trophy | 316 runs; highest score 118 not out |
| 13 October 2025 | Karnataka Women vs Haryana Women | 118 not out from 58 balls |
| WPL 2024 | UP Warriorz | Played four matches before a shoulder injury |
Her 118 not out showed her power in T20 cricket. Her 477-run one-day season showed patience too. That mix suits a top-order role.
What she offers Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Dinesh gives the team an Indian batting option. She can start an innings and score quickly. Her leg break can also offer a few overs when needed.
Her past WPL seasons give her league experience. The 2027 move also brings a fresh team setting. Her recent domestic runs add useful form.
FAQs
What is Vrinda Dinesh’s WPL 2027 team?
She is set to play for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in WPL 2027.
What is Vrinda Dinesh’s WPL 2027 salary?
Her final fee is ₹10 lakh. Her base price was also ₹10 lakh.
What was her earlier WPL auction fee?
UP Warriorz bought her for ₹1.3 crore at the 2024 auction.
