RCB women cricketers dance to ‘Ladki Aankh Mare’:Lauren enjoys coffee breaks, Radha Yadav misses Dal-Bhat on tour; Shreyanka Patil says, ‘she loves Punjabi songs’

As 2026 begins, cricket fever has gripped Vadodara, with huge excitement among fans at the Kotambi International Stadium. Ahead of the Women’s Premier League clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI), RCB players Lauren Bell, Radha Yadav and Shreyanka Patil entertained fans by dancing to the popular Bollywood song “Ladki Aankh Maare…” at a city event. The stadium is set to be housefull for Monday’s match, reflecting the growing craze for women’s cricket. RCB vs MI match sold out After hosting an India–New Zealand men’s ODI, Vadodara is now witnessing the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in full swing. On 24 January, nearly 25,000 spectators turned up to watch the RCB vs Delhi Capitals match. Tickets for the 26 January RCB vs MI clash have been completely sold out, and a packed stadium is expected. RCB matches, in particular, are drawing massive crowds, underlining the team’s strong fan following. Players share light moments off the field During the event, the three RCB players spoke about their interests off the pitch. RCB partnership promotes women empowerment Speaking at the event, Vinay Thadani, CEO and Director of Grey Solar, said the company organised a meet-and-greet as part of its association with RCB in the Women’s Premier League. “Our tie-up with RCB is an important step towards women empowerment. From the very beginning, our organisation has focused on empowering women. Around 35% of our workforce consists of women,” he said, adding that the partnership aligns with the company’s core values. Vadodara emerging as a cricket hub Over the past year, 27 cricket matches have been hosted in Vadodara, including: The modern facilities at the Kotambi International Cricket Stadium have been well received by players, helping Vadodara strengthen its reputation as a key destination for major cricket events. With rising fan interest and frequent high-profile matches, women’s cricket is clearly winning hearts in the city.