Royal Challengers Bangalore

The anticipation surrounding Kohli's return was evident as Royal Challengers Bangalore took to social media to extend a warm welcome to their star player. "Daddy’s Home and he is ready to reign again! Virat Kohli checked in to Namma Bengaluru, and we can’t keep calm. Happy," exclaimed RCB in a tweet, expressing their excitement.

Reflecting on the learnings from the 2023 season, Mandhana emphasized the growth experienced by the team. She credited the management for their steadfast backing during the post-season review, acknowledging their resilience amidst challenges. Mandhana, speaking at the post-match presentation, conveyed her pride in the team's resilience and determination.

Opting to bat first, the Delhi Capitals found themselves dismissed for a modest total of 113 runs in 18.3 overs. Despite a promising start, with Shafali Verma showcasing her prowess with a brisk 44 off 27 deliveries, the Capitals' innings took a dramatic downturn as they lost all their wickets in quick succession, crumbling to the relentless attack of the RCB bowlers.

Under the guidance of their new head coach Andy Flower and Director of Cricket Mo Bobat, the domestic players assembled for the camp and engaged in their training routines on the inaugural day.

Dayal, a left-arm fast bowler, initiated bidding at Rs 20 lakh, snapped by Gujarat Titans. As the stakes soared, RCB entered, sealing Dayal's deal at a staggering Rs 5 crore.

“I recognise the work put in by Mike Hesson and Sanjay Bangar, who are two coaches I respect, and I look forward to the challenge of taking RCB to new heights. I’m particularly excited to be reunited with Faf. We have worked very well together in the past and I look forward to forging our partnership and relationship into something bigger and better,” said Flower on being appointed as RCB’s head coach.

Chahal was one of the integral parts of the RCB since the 2014 edition, and had represented the franchise in 114 matches. He made his mark with impressive performances at one of the toughest stadiums for bowlers in the IPL -- the M Chinnaswamy -- where smaller boundaries usually make it tougher for the bowling side to restrict the batters.