Last Updated: January 9, 2026 11:25 PM
South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk returns to Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the 2026 season. RCB bought her back at the auction for ₹65 lakh. This reunion takes place after her brilliant performance at the World Cup earlier.
Nadine de Klerk Returns to RCB in 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru went hard to get Nadine de Klerk back into their squad. The WPL team paid ₹65 lakh to secure her services once again. Gujarat Giants started the bidding war at ₹30 lakh as her base price.
Delhi Capitals jumped in with a late bid during the auction. But RCB didn’t let her slip away from their hands. She played for RCB back in 2024 before moving to MI. Now she comes back home to the WPL team that knows her game well.
The management clearly wanted her power-hitting and bowling skills in their lineup.
WPL Price and World Cup Heroics
Nadine de Klerk earned her ₹65 lakh tag through sheer hard work. She hammered 208 runs during the World Cup with a strike rate of 131.64. South Africa kept winning matches because it kept delivering with the bat.
Her bowling impressed everyone too as she bagged 9 wickets. She maintained a tight economy rate of 5.30 throughout the competition. Every single match saw her take at least one wicket when given the ball.
RCB knows they got a bargain deal at this point. She can change games quickly with either her batting or bowling skills.
Match-Winning Performances and Stats
Nadine de Klerk played some unforgettable innings during the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025. She scored an unbeaten 84 runs against India in a thrilling encounter. That knock showed everyone why she deserves big contracts in leagues.
Against Bangladesh, she hit a match-winning 37 not out under pressure. These innings came when her team needed someone to stay calm. She finished the tournament as the second-fastest scorer among all players.
Nadine also became the second-highest six-hitter in the entire competition. RCB now has a proven match-winner in their WPL team for the upcoming season. Her experience will help younger players grow their game too.
Fans remember her previous stint and expect fireworks this season. The South African star brings energy and confidence wherever she plays cricket.
