The Women’s Premier League 2026 auction in New Delhi on November 27 was packed with drama. Franchises spent ₹40.80 crore on 67 players. Deepti Sharma became the most expensive signing at ₹3.20 crore. International stars like Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine got huge deals too!
On the other hand, Australian wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy went unsold!
With 44 Indian players and 23 overseas talents now signed, teams have completed their squads for WPL 2026.
In this article, we break down the top signings, record-breaking deals, unsold stars, and what each major purchase means for the upcoming WPL 2026 season.
Top Signings from the WPL 2026 Auction
At the auction, teams were determined to strengthen their lineups. UP Warriorz, Mumbai Indians, and Gujarat Giants were the biggest spenders. Some famous names found new homes, and others surprisingly remained unsold!
Deepti Sharma topped the charts, but she wasn’t alone in attracting big bids. Teams invested heavily in all-rounders and proven match-winners who could make an immediate impact. India’s World Cup-winning players collectively earned ₹22.65 crore.
Here’s a look at the five players who got the highest prices:
| Player | Team | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Deepti Sharma | UP Warriorz | ₹3.20 crore |
| Amelia Kerr | Mumbai Indians | ₹3.00 crore |
| Shikha Pandey | UP Warriorz | ₹2.40 crore |
| Sophie Devine | Gujarat Giants | ₹2.00 crore |
| Meg Lanning | UP Warriorz | ₹1.90 crore |
Complete List of WPL 2026 Auction Purchases
Here is the full list of players bought by each team with their prices.
1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Radha Yadav (65 Lakh)
- Pooja Vastrakar (85 Lakh)
- Georgia Voll (60 Lakh)
- Lauren Bell (90 Lakh)
- Gautami Naik (10 Lakh)
- Grace Harris (75 Lakh)
- Prema Rawat (RTM 20 Lakh)
- D Hemalatha (30 Lakh)
- Nadine de Klerk (65 Lakh)
- Arundhati Reddy (75 Lakh)
- Linsey Smith (30 Lakh)
- Prathyousha Kumar (10 Lakh)
2. UP Warriorz
- Meg Lanning (1.9 Cr)
- Shikha Pandey (2.4 Cr)
- Deepti Sharma (RTM 3.2 Cr)
- Deandra Dottin (80 Lakh)
- Harleen Deol (50 Lakh)
- Phoebe Litchfield (1.2 Cr)
- Asha Sobhana (1.1 Cr)
- Tara Norris (10 Lakh)
- Sophie Ecclestone (RTM 85 Lakh)
- Simran Shaikh (10 Lakh)
- Kiran Navgire (RTM 60 Lakh)
- Chloe Tryon (30 Lakh)
- G Trisha (10 Lakh)
- Kranti Goud (RTM 50 Lakh)
- Pratika Rawal (50 Lakh)
- Shipra Giri (10 Lakh)
- Suman Meena (10 Lakh)
3. Delhi Capitals
- Chinnelle Henry (1 Cr)
- Sneh Rana (50 Lakh)
- Minnu Mani (40 Lakh)
- Laura Wolvaardt (1.1 Cr)
- Taniya Bhatia (30 Lakh)
- Lucy Hamilton (10 Lakh)
- Sree Charani (1.3 Cr)
- Deeya Yadav (10 Lakh)
- Nandani Sharma (20 Lakh)
- Lizelle Lee (30 Lakh)
- Mamatha Madiwala (10 Lakh)
4. Gujarat Giants
- Georgia Wareham (1 Cr)
- Titas Sadhu (30 Lakh)
- Sophie Devine (2 Cr)
- Yastika Bhatia (50 Lakh)
- Kanika Ahuja (30 Lakh)
- Bharti Fulmali (RTM 70 Lakh)
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge (50 Lakh)
- Anushka Sharma (45 Lakh)
- Renuka Singh (60 Lakh)
- Kashvee Gautam (RTM 65 Lakh)
- Happy Kumari (10 Lakh)
- Rajeshwari Gayakwad (40 Lakh)
- Kim Garth (50 Lakh)
- Tanuja Kanwar (45 Lakh)
- Shivani Singh (10 Lakh)
- Ayushi Soni (30 Lakh)
5. Mumbai Indians
- Amelia Kerr (3 Cr)
- Sajeewan Sajana (75 Lakh)
- Poonam Khemnar (10 Lakh)
- Shabnim Ismail (60 Lakh)
- Saika Ishaque (30 Lakh)
- Triveni Vasistha (20 Lakh)
- Nicola Carey (30 Lakh)
- Milly Illingworth (10 Lakh)
- Sanskriti Gupta (20 Lakh)
- Nalla Reddy (10 Lakh)
- Rahila Firdous (10 Lakh)
Unsold Stars and Auction Shockers
Not everyone found a buyer despite their reputation. Alyssa Healy’s name being passed over was the biggest talking point of the night. The Australian wicketkeeper-batter didn’t receive a single bid from any franchise!
She wasn’t the only big name left out. England captain Heather Knight and South African opener Tazmin Brits also went unsold.
Notable Purchases Beyond The Top Five
Beyond the big-money deals, some other players got good contracts. Shikha Pandey joined UP Warriorz for ₹2.40 crore to improve their bowling. Young Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield also signed with them for ₹1.20 crore.
Delhi Capitals lost Meg Lanning but quickly added Laura Wolvaardt, Sneh Rana, and Shinelle Henry. Mumbai Indians brought back Amelia Kerr and Shabnim Ismail to keep their strong team together.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru helped captain Smriti Mandhana by buying Georgia Wareham, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Grace Harris, and Radha Yadav.
UP Warriorz also got West Indies star Deandra Dottin, while Gujarat Giants picked Bharti Fulmali and Yastika Bhatia for better batting.
WPL 2026 Record Breakers
The auction produced plenty of records that will be remembered. Here are the milestone signings:
1. Most expensive player overall: Deepti Sharma went to UP Warriorz for ₹3.20 crore. This made her the top earner of the auction.
2. Highest-paid overseas star: Amelia Kerr claimed this title with her ₹3.00 crore deal with Mumbai Indians.
3. Top Indian signing: Deepti Sharma held both records as the most expensive Indian player at ₹3.20 crore.
4. Biggest uncapped buy: Anushka Sharma joined Gujarat Giants for ₹45 lakh, the highest price paid for an uncapped player this season.
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Conclusion: WPL 2026 Auction Was Full of Surprises
The WPL 2026 auction has reset the league with balanced squads and exciting new combinations. The ₹40.80 crore spent on 67 players tells the growing value of women’s cricket in India.
WPL 2026 is set to deliver thrilling cricket. The mix of experience, youth, and overseas talent across all five franchises sets up what could be the most competitive season yet. Don’t miss the season!
FAQs
Deepti Sharma became the most expensive player in WPL 2026 when UP Warriorz bought her for ₹3.20 crore using their Right to Match card. She topped the auction as both the highest-paid player overall and the most expensive Indian player.
UP Warriorz was the biggest spender in the WPL 2026 auction, securing top players like Deepti Sharma (₹3.20 crore), Meg Lanning (₹1.90 crore), Shikha Pandey (₹2.40 crore), and Phoebe Litchfield (₹1.20 crore), along with Deandra Dottin and Sophie Ecclestone.
Alyssa Healy went unsold in the WPL 2026 auction due to teams prioritizing specific squad needs, overseas player limits, and budget constraints. Despite her star status, franchises had already filled their wicketkeeper and overseas slots with other players.
Amelia Kerr is the most expensive overseas player in WPL 2026, bought by the Mumbai Indians for ₹3.00 crore. The Kiwi all-rounder was one of the first major signings and brings both batting and spin bowling skills to the defending champions.
A total of 67 players were sold in the WPL 2026 auction for a combined ₹40.80 crore. This included 44 Indian players and 23 overseas talents from a pool of 128 cricketers who went under the hammer in New Delhi.
