The WPL 2025 Auction held on Sunday in Bengaluru was a thrilling spectacle, with franchises battling it out for the top players among 120 names in the pool. With only 19 slots to fill, the tension in the auction room was palpable as teams splurged big money to secure their top targets.
Indian uncapped players stole the show, with several fetching sensational price tags, proving that fresh talent is the heart of the WPL’s future. Here’s an in-depth look at the auction highlights, most expensive players, and full team rosters for the upcoming season.
Indian players dominated the spotlight at the auction, led by Simran Shaikh, who became the most expensive Indian player in WPL 2025:
Player
Team
Price
Simran Shaikh
Gujarat Giants Women
₹1.9 Cr
G Kamalini
Mumbai Indians Women
₹1.6 Cr
Prema Rawat
Royal Challengers Women
₹1.2 Cr
Nallapureddy Charani
Delhi Capitals Women
₹55 Lakh
Team Breakdowns & Full Player Lists
Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W)
Player
Price
Harmanpreet Kaur
₹1.8 Cr
Nat Sciver-Brunt
₹3.2 Cr
Yastika Bhatia
₹1.5 Cr
G Kamalini
₹1.6 Cr
Shabnim Ismail
₹1.2 Cr
Amelia Kerr
₹1 Cr
Hayley Matthews
₹40 Lakh
Chloe Tryon
₹30 Lakh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W)
Player
Price
Smriti Mandhana
₹3.4 Cr
Ellyse Perry
₹1.7 Cr
Richa Ghosh
₹1.9 Cr
Prema Rawat
₹1.2 Cr
Sophie Devine
₹50 Lakh
Georgia Wareham
₹40 Lakh
Renuka Thakur Singh
₹1.5 Cr
Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W)
Player
Price
Jemimah Rodrigues
₹2.2 Cr
Shafali Verma
₹1.2 Cr
Annabel Sutherland
₹2 Cr
Meg Lanning
₹1.1 Cr
Nallapureddy Charani
₹55 Lakh
Marizanne Kapp
₹1.5 Cr
UP Warriorz (UP-W)
Player
Price
Deepti Sharma
₹2.6 Cr
Tahlia McGrath
₹1.4 Cr
Vrinda Dinesh
₹1.3 Cr
Sophie Ecclestone
₹1.8 Cr
Alyssa Healy
₹70 Lakh
Gujarat Giants (GG-W)
Player
Price
Beth Mooney
₹2 Cr
Ashleigh Gardner
₹3.2 Cr
Simran Shaikh
₹1.9 Cr
Deandra Dottin
₹1.7 Cr
Kashvee Gautam
₹2 Cr
The Auction’s Impact
The WPL 2025 auction has once again highlighted the league’s role as a game-changer in women’s cricket, offering players financial security and a global platform. Uncapped talents like Simran Shaikh and Prema Rawat have showcased the growing value of Indian domestic players, while international stars continue to dominate key bidding wars.
As teams finalize their strategies, the upcoming season promises to deliver high-octane cricket and establish new stars on the global stage.
Isha Pannu, a seasoned content writer and dedicated cricket expert, brings over three years of invaluable experience to the realm of cricket journalism. Her proficiency extends to crafting compelling cricket news, delving into player records, and analyzing intricate statistics. Hailing from the bustling city of Delhi, Isha's roots run deep in the world of cricket. With a solid educational foundation, including an MBA degree and a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) in English, she blends her academic acumen with an unrelenting passion for cricket. Isha's specialization also extends to women's cricket, where she delivers insightful content, making her a prominent figure in the cricket content landscape.
