• The Women's Premier League 2025 auction held in Bengaluru on Sunday.

  • One of the standout features of the WPL 2025 auction was the high premium placed on young Indian players.

WPL 2025 Auction: Complete list of sold players with their price
WBBL 2025 Full list of Sold players (Image Source: X)

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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction held in Bengaluru has once again captured the imagination of cricket enthusiasts, painting a vivid picture of the league’s evolving strategy and vision. This year’s auction was marked by a significant shift towards investing in young, uncapped talent alongside established stars, reflecting a broader trend in women’s cricket towards nurturing future stars while maintaining immediate competitiveness.

Auction dynamics and strategy

This year’s auction was characterized by a more calculated approach from the franchises. Teams entered with clear intentions, focusing on filling specific gaps within their squads rather than splurging on big names. The purse management was astute, with teams balancing their bids between seasoned international players and the untapped potential of domestic cricketers.

Youth over experience?

One of the standout features of the WPL 2025 auction was the high premium placed on young Indian players. Several uncapped players fetched prices that were not only surprising but also indicated a long-term investment by the franchises in building a robust base of home-grown talent. The 16-year-old G. Kamalini from Tamil Nadu was one of the auction’s big surprises, highlighting MI’s investment in youth.

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The role of overseas players

While the focus was predominantly on local talent, the auction did see some strategic acquisitions of overseas stars. These signings were, however, more measured than in previous auctions, with teams opting for players who could offer multiple skills – from batting to bowling or even keeping. Deandra Dottin was roped in by Gujarat Giants for INR 1.70 crore. Despite previous season’s controversy, Dottin’s return to the Giants underlines her importance as an all-rounder.

Full list of sold players

Player NamePriceTeam
Simran ShaikhRs 1.90 croreGujarat Giants
Deandra DottinRs 1.70 croreGujarat Giants
G KamaliniRs 1.60 croreMumbai Indians
Prema RawatRs 1.2 croreRoyal Challengers Bengaluru
N CharaniRs 55 lakhDelhi Capitals
Nadine De KlerkRs 30 lakhMumbai Indians
Danielle GibsonRs 30 lakhGujarat Giants
Alana KingRs 30 lakhUP Warriorz
Akshita MaheshwariRs 20 lakhMumbai Indians
Nandini KashyapRs 10 lakhDelhi Capitals
Arushi GoesRs 10 lakhUP Warriorz
Kranti GoudRs 10 lakhUP Warriorz
Sanskriti GuptaRs 10 lakhMumbai Indians
Joshitha VJRs 10 lakhRoyal Challengers Bengaluru
Sarah BryceRs 10 lakhDelhi Capitals
Raghvi BistRs 10 lakhRoyal Challengers Bengaluru
Jagravi PawarRs 10 lakhRoyal Challengers Bengaluru
Niki PrasadRs 10 lakhDelhi Capitals
Prakashika NaikRs 10 lakhGujarat Giants

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