Get ready for the spectacle of the year as the Women’s Premier League 2026 mega auction unfolds in New Delhi on 27 November 2025. With five teams eager to craft their dream squads, the excitement hits a fever pitch.
UP Warriorz Shock Start: Deepti Sharma RTM for Rs 3.2 Crore
The drama kicked off with UP Warriorz pulling off a stunning move, using their Right to Match (RTM) card to reel in India’s star all-rounder, Deepti Sharma, for a jaw-dropping Rs. 3.2 crore—matching Delhi Capitals’ fierce bid and setting the tone for an electrifying battle. Sharma’s return injects a spark into the squad alongside powerhouses Meg Lanning and Sophie Eccleston.
Meg Lanning, Sophie Devine & Other Major Buys
Lanning, who led Delhi Capitals to three consecutive finals, was snatched up for Rs 1.90 crore in a fierce bidding war. Gujarat Giants added firepower with Sophie Devine for Rs 2 crore, while Delhi got South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt at Rs 1.10 crore.
Mumbai Indians Make Noise With Amelia Kerr
Mumbai Indians made a splash, grabbing New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr—last season’s top wicket-taker—for Rs 3 crore.
Indian Talent Moves: Kranti Gaud, Harleen Deol, Renuka Singh & More
Indian pacer Kranti Gaud, who made waves in the 2025 ODI World Cup, was resigned by UP Warriorz for Rs 50 lakh. The auction’s centre of attention, Shree Charani, was sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 1.3 crore. Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield was quickly snapped up by UP Warriorz for Rs. 1.20 crore after a fierce bidding contest with Royal Challengers Bangalore. And Gujarat secured India’s Renuka Singh for Rs 60 lakh.
UP Warriorz Strengthen Core With Harleen Deol and Shikha Pandey
UPW also secured Harleen Deol immediately after a Rs 50 lakh bid, while Gujarat Giants chose not to contest, confirming Deol’s new home. Veteran fast bowler Shikha Pandey went for an impressive Rs 2.4 crore to UP Warriorz.
RCB’s Key Additions: Pooja Vastrakar & Arundhati Reddy
Pooja Vastrakar has joined her new team, RCB, for Rs 85 lakh, adding depth to their pace and power game. Arundhati Reddy sealed her spot with a Rs 75 lakh bid from RCB.
Auction Highlight: Deepti Sharma Becomes 2nd Highest Paid in WPL History
The highlight of the day—the moment that stole the show—was India’s all-rounder Deepti Sharma returning to UP Warriorz via RTM for Rs 3.2 crore, becoming the league’s second-highest-paid player ever.
Yet, the crown for the highest remains with Smriti Mandhana’s Rs 3.4 crore deal from the inaugural season, still unbeaten in league history.
