Vadodara, Feb. 4 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Smriti Mandhana has praised the the emergence of uncapped players in the squad this season, crediting the young talent for stepping up and adding depth and balance to the team ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 final against Delhi Capitals (DC).

Mandhana's comment came ahead of their WPL 2026 final match against DC on February 5.

Reflecting on the impact of uncapped players in the setup this season, Mandhana spoke about moments that stood out for her. "Gautami becoming the first uncapped player to score a fifty was extremely nice to see. Prema has also really impressed me. She hasn't got a lot of opportunities with us because of the team combination, but she's a g...