WPL Auction 2025 – Sold Players, Teams, & Prices

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) Auction 2025, held on December 15, 2024, at ITC Gardenia in Bengaluru, marked a significant milestone in the evolution of women’s cricket. 

This mini-auction, the third in the league’s history, saw five franchises competing to fill 19 available spots from a pool of 120 players. The event, which lasted just over two hours, showcased the growing value of emerging talent in women’s cricket and set the stage for an exciting upcoming season.

The event saw a total of Rs 9.05 crore being spent on 19 players, including five overseas cricketers, highlighting the league’s commitment to nurturing both domestic and international talent.

WPL Auction 2025: Key Highlights Of The Auction

Intense bidding wars, strategic team-building, and a strong focus on uncapped Indian players characterized the 2025 auction. These elements combined to create a dynamic and unpredictable event that reshaped the competitive landscape of the WPL.

Top Uncapped Player Acquisitions

The auction was marked by several high-profile acquisitions of uncapped players, demonstrating the league’s commitment to developing new talent. 

Here are the top uncapped players sold at the auction:

These acquisitions highlight the franchises’ focus on young, promising talent and their willingness to invest heavily in players who have shown potential in domestic circuits.

Strategic Moves By Franchises

Each franchise approached the auction with a clear strategy, focusing on filling specific gaps in their squads. Gujarat Giants made headline-grabbing moves by securing both Simran Shaikh and West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin for substantial sums. Mumbai Indians invested heavily in young talent with the acquisition of 16-year-old G Kamalini, while also strengthening their squad with experienced players like Nadine de Klerk.

Royal Challengers Bangalore, the defending champions, focused on bolstering their spin department with the acquisition of Prema Rawat. Delhi Capitals made several strategic purchases to add depth to their squad, while UP Warriorz secured Australia leg-spinner Alana King to enhance their bowling options.

Unexpected Turns And Unsold Players

The auction also saw some surprising turns, with several established players like Sneh Rana, Heather Knight, and Lauren Bell going unsold. This trend suggests a shift in focus towards emerging talents and specific skill sets that franchises are looking to incorporate into their teams.

Complete Squads After The WPL Auction 2025

The conclusion of the auction saw each franchise finalizing its squads for the 2025 season. Below are the complete squads, divided into retained players and those acquired during the auction.

1. Gujarat Giants

Retained Players: 

• Ashleigh Gardner (Rs 3.20 crore)
• Beth Mooney (Rs 2.00 crore)
• Dayalan Hemalatha (Rs 30 lakh)
• Harleen Deol (Rs 40 lakh)
• Laura Wolvaardt (Rs 30 lakh)
• Shabnam Shakil (Rs 10 lakh)
• Tanuja Kanwer (Rs 50 lakh)
• Phoebe Litchfield (Rs 1.00 crore)
• Meghna Singh (Rs 30 lakh)
• Kashvee Gautam (Rs 2.00 crore)
• Priya Mishra (Rs 20 lakh)
• Mannat Kashyap (Rs 10 lakh)
• Bharti Fulmali (Rs 10 lakh)
• Sayali Satghare (Rs 10 lakh)

Players Bought in Auction: 

• Simran Shaikh (Rs 1.90 crore)
• Deandra Dottin (Rs 1.70 crore)
• Danielle Gibson (Rs 30 lakh)
• Prakashika Naik (Rs 10 lakh)

2. Mumbai Indians

Retained Players: 

• Amanjot Kaur (Rs 50 lakh)
• Amelia Kerr (Rs 1.00 crore)
• Chloe Tryon (Rs 30 lakh)
• Harmanpreet Kaur (Rs 1.80 crore)
• Hayley Matthews (Rs 40 lakh)
• Jintimani Kalita (Rs 10 lakh)
• Natalie Sciver (Rs 3.20 crore)
• Pooja Vastrakar (Rs 1.90 crore)
• Saika Ishaque (Rs 10 lakh)
• Yastika Bhatia (Rs 1.50 crore)
• Shabnim Ismail (Rs 1.20 crore)
• Amandeep Kaur (Rs 10 lakh)
• S. Sajana (Rs 15 lakh)
• Keerthana Balakrishnan (Rs 10 lakh)

Players Bought in Auction: 

• G Kamalini (Rs 1.60 crore)
• Nadine de Klerk (Rs 30 lakh)
• Akshita Maheshwari (Rs 20 lakh)
• Sanskriti Gupta (Rs 10 lakh)

3. Delhi Capitals

Retained Players: 

• Alice Capsey (Rs 75 lakh)
• Arundhati Reddy (Rs 30 lakh)
• Jemimah Rodrigues (Rs 2.20 crore)
• Jess Jonassen (Rs 50 lakh)
• Marizanne Kapp (Rs 1.50 crore)
• Meg Lanning (Rs 1.10 crore)
• Minnu Mani (Rs 30 lakh)
• Radha Yadav (Rs 40 lakh)
• Shafali Verma (Rs 2.00 crore)
• Shikha Pandey (Rs 60 lakh)
• Sneha Deepthi (Rs 30 lakh)
• Taniyaa Bhatia (Rs 30 lakh)
• Titas Sadhu (Rs 25 lakh)
• Annabel Sutherland (Rs 2.00 crore)

Players Bought in Auction: 

• N Charani (Rs 55 lakh)
• Nandini Kashyap (Rs 10 lakh)
• Sarah Bryce (Rs 10 lakh)
• Niki Prasad (Rs 10 lakh)

4. Royal Challengers Bangalore

Retained Players: 

• Smriti Mandhana (Rs 3.40 crore)
• Sabbineni Meghana (Rs 30 lakh)
• Richa Ghosh (Rs 1.90 crore)
• Ellyse Perry (Rs 1.70 crore)
• Georgia Wareham (Rs 40 lakh)
• Shreyanka Patil (Rs 10 lakh)
• Asha Sobhana (Rs 10 lakh)
• Sophie Devine (Rs 50 lakh)
• Renuka Singh (Rs 1.50 crore)
• Sophie Molineux (Rs 30 lakh)
• Ekta Bisht (Rs 60 lakh)
• Kate Cross (Rs 30 lakh)
• Kanika Ahuja (Rs 35 lakh)
• Danni Wyatt (Rs 30 lakh)

Players Bought in Auction: 

• Prema Rawat (Rs 1.20 crore)
• Joshitha VJ (Rs 10 lakh)
• Raghvi Bist (Rs 10 lakh)
• Jagravi Pawar (Rs 10 lakh)

5. UP Warriorz

Retained Players: 

• Alyssa Healy (Rs 70 lakh)
• Anjali Sarvani (Rs 55 lakh)
• Deepti Sharma (Rs 2.60 crore)
• Grace Harris (Rs 75 lakh)
• Kiran Navgire (Rs 30 lakh)
• Rajeshwari Gayakwad (Rs 40 lakh)
• Shweta Sehrawat (Rs 40 lakh)
• Sophie Ecclestone (Rs 1.80 crore)
• Tahlia McGrath (Rs 1.40 crore)
• Vrinda Dinesh (Rs 1.30 crore)
• Saima Thakor (Rs 10 lakh)
• Poonam Khemnar (Rs 10 lakh)
• Gouher Sultana (Rs 30 lakh)
• Chamari Athapaththu (Rs 30 lakh)
• Uma Chetry (Rs 10 lakh)

Players Bought in Auction: 

• Alana King (Rs 30 lakh)
• Arushi Goel (Rs 10 lakh)
• Kranti Goud (Rs 10 lakh)

Conclusion: A Total Of 19 Spots Were Filled In The WPL Mini Auction 2025

The Women’s Premier League 2025 Auction has set the stage for what promises to be an exciting and competitive season. The focus on emerging talent, strategic acquisitions, and the mix of domestic and international players augurs well for the future of women’s cricket in India and beyond. As the league continues to grow and evolve, it is clear that the WPL is not just a platform for showcasing cricket talent but also a catalyst for the overall development of women’s sports.

With the teams now set and a blend of experienced stars and emerging talents in each squad, cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the start of the WPL 2025 season. The auction has laid the foundation for what could be the most competitive and thrilling edition of the league yet, promising to take women’s cricket to new heights and inspire the next generation of cricketers.