Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar has been ruled out for at least two weeks due to a hamstring injury. The injury occurred at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru while she was undergoing rehabilitation for a shoulder issue. Head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed Vastrakar's absence for the initial WPL 2026 matches, with her recovery to be monitored weekly. RCB secured a win in their opening match against Mumbai Indians despite Vastrakar's unavailability.