Shreyanka Patil touched by fan’s tribute as newborn is named after RCB all-Rounder ahead of WPL 2026

In a heartwarming video, a devoted fan of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) revealed his daughter's name, which caught Team India and RCB Women's team star Shreyanka Patil's attention on a social media platform. The fan named their newborn daughter in the cricketer's honour ahead of WPL 2026.

Viewers can see the fan holding up an RCB jersey with "Shreyanka 20" printed on the back. The gesture by the fan mesmerised the star all-rounder as well. In a warm gesture, the cricketer asked the fan to share their address so she could send a gift for the newborn daughter. "Awwww, this is sooo cute! Please DM your address so I can send something for little Shreyanka," Patil wrote in her comment.

Shreyanka Patil, with her spin bowling abilities and handy batting skills as a lower-order batter, proved instrumental for the franchise. She has been an integral part of the team over the last three seasons. During the WPL 2024 season, when the women's team of RCB lifted the trophy, Patil played a massive role behind the triumph. She was the highest wicket-taker with 13 wickets in eight matches in that season. She claimed the purple cap as well.

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A devoted fan of RCB named newborn daughter Shreyanka

The all-rounder missed the entire WPL 2025 due to a shin injury. After rehabilitation, Patil returned to competitive matches through the Women's Caribbean Premier League with the Barbados Royals in 2025. Despite missing an entire season, the franchise retained her ahead of the WPL 2026 auction.

It is expected to see her in action again in the red and black jersey when RCB-W will be facing the two-time champions Mumbai Indians on January 9 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai.