Women’s Premier League Season 4 Auction Live Updates: Sophie Devine Bags 2 Crore INR for Gujarat Giants; Deepthi Sharma Gets Maximum Amount

The Women’s Premier League Season 4, have begun with Alyssa Healy will remain not sold however she could be sold latter.

1. Sophie Devine have been sold to Gujarat Giants for INR 2 Crore

2. Deepti Sharma have been retained by UP Warriorz for 3.2 Crore using FBM(Final Bid Match ) card

3. Amerlie Kerr sold to Mumbai Indians for 3.00 Crore

4. Renuka Singh Thakur have been sold to Gujarat Giants for 60 Lakh

5. Sophie Eccelstone have been sold to UP Warriorz for 85 Lakh

6. Meg Lanning have been sold to 1,90 Crore for Up Warriorz

7. Laura Wolvaardt have been sold to 1.10 Crore for Delhi Capitals

8. Bharti Fulmali  have been picked by Gujarat Giants for 70 Lakh using Right to Match Award.

9. Phoebe Litchfiled have been sold by Up Warriorz for 1.20 Crore

10. Georgia Voll have been sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore Women for 60 Lakh

11. Kiran Navgire have been sold for 60 Lakh fpr UP Warriorz

12. Chinelle Henry have been sold to Delhi Capitals for 1.30 Crore

13. Sree Charani have been sold to 1.30 Crore for Delhi Capitals

14. Nadine De Clark have been sold to RCB For 65 Lakh

15. Sneh Rana have been sold to 50 Lakh for Delhi Capitals

16. Radha Yadav have been sold to Royal Challengers Bangalore for 65 Lakh

17. Harleen Deol have been sold to UP Warrioz  for 50 Lakh in  UP Warriorz

18.Lizelle Lee have been sold to 30 Lakh for Delhi Capitals Women.

19. Lauren Bell have been sold to 90 Lakh for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women.

20. Kranti Goud have been sold to 50 Lak for  UP Warriorz.

21. Shabnim Ismail have been sold to 60 Lakh for Mumbai Indians

22. Titas Sadhu have been sold to 30 Lakh for Gujarat Giants

23. Linsey Smith have been sold to 30 Lakh for Royal Challengers Bangalore

24. Asha Shobhana have been sold to 1.10 Crore for Royal Challengers Bangalore

25. Deeya Yadav have been sold to 10 Lakh for Delhi Capitals

26. Sanskriti Gupta have been sold to 20 Lakh for Mumbai Indians

27. Prema Rawat have been sold to 20 Lakh for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

28. Deandara Dottin have been sold to 80 Lakh for UP Warriorz

29.Kashvee Gautam have been sold to 65 Lakh for Gujarat Giants

30. Shikha Pandey have been sold to 2.40 crore for UP Warriorz

31. Arundhati Reddy have been sold to 75 Lakh for Royal Challengers Bangalore

32. Sajeevan Gautam have been sold to 75 Lakh for Mumbai Indians

33. Pooja Vastrakar have been sold to 85 Lakh for Royal Challengers Bangalore

34.Tanya Bhatia have been sold to 30 Lakh for Delhi Capitals

35. Linsey Smith have been sold to 30 lakh for Royal Challengerns Bangalore

36. Rahila Firdous have been sold to 10 Lakh for Mumbai Indians

37. Tanuja Khanwar have been sold to 30 lakh for Gujarat Giants

38.Georgia Wareham have been sold to 1 crore for Gujarat Giants

39. Kanika Ahuja have been sold to 30 Lakh for Gujarat Giants

40. Anuska Sharma have been sold to 45 lakh for Gujarat Giants

41.Nicola Carey have been sold to 30 lakh for Mumbai Indians

42. Grace Harris have been sold to 75 Lakhs for Royal Challengers Bangalore

43. Mamta Madiwala have been sold to 10 Lakhs for Delhi Capitals

44. Shipra Giri have been sold to 10 Lakhs for Up Warriorz

45. Happy Kumari have been sold to 10 Lakhs for Gujarat Giants

46. Nandini Sharma have been sold to 20 Lakhs for Delhi Capitals

47. Kim Garth have been sold to 50 Lakhs for Gujarat Giants

48. Simran Shaikh have been sold to 10 Lakhs for UP Warriorz.

49. Poonam Khemnar have been sold to 10 Lakhs for Mumbai Indians

50. Shivani Singh have been sold to 10 Lakhs for Gujarat Giants

51. Tara Norris have been sold to 10 Lakhs for Up Warriorz

52. Lucy Hamilton have been sold to 10 Lakhs for Delhi Capitals

53. Chloe Tryon have been sold to 30 Lakhs for UP Warriorz.

54.Triveni Vashistha have been sold to 20 Lakhs for Mumbai Indians

55. Suman Mehra have been sold to 10 Lakhs for UP Warriorz

56. Nalla Reddy have been sold to 10 Lakhs for Mumbai Indians

57. Saika Ishaque have been sold to 30 Lakhs for Mumbai Indians

58. G Trisha have been sold to 10 Lakhs for Up Warriorz

59. Milly Illingworth have been sold to 10 Lakhs for Mumbai Indians

60. Paradyhosa Kumar have been sold to 10 Lakhs for Royal Challengers Bangalore

61.Pratika Rawal have been sold to 50 Lakhs for Up Warriorz.

62. Danni Wyatt have been sold to 50 Lakhs for Gujarat Giants

63. Minnu Mani have been sold to 40 Lakhs for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women

64. D Hemlatha have been sold to 30 Lakhs for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women

65. Rajeshwari Gaikwad have been sold to 40 Lakhs for Gujarat Giants Women.

66. Ayushi Soni have been sold to 30 lakhs for Gujarat Giants Women.

WPL 2025 Auction – Vertical Table Format

 

 

 

 

Perspective in Detail from My End: 

 

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) Season 4 auction unfolded with high drama, strategic masterstrokes, and several eyebrow-raising picks that underline how rapidly women’s cricket is evolving. With 278 players in the pool and only 73 slots available, franchises were prepared, analytical, and aggressive in their approach. As expected, several marquee names drew heavy bidding wars, while a few surprising outcomes also took center stage—including the unexpected “unsold-for-now” status of Australian superstar Alyssa Healy, who still remains eligible to be drafted later.

The auction reaffirmed one thing clearly: the WPL has entered its next phase of competitiveness, where teams are building long-term cores and investing heavily in younger Indian talent without compromising on experienced international match-winners.

Gujarat Giants Make Bold Moves

Gujarat Giants entered the auction with intent and walked out with some of the biggest impact signings of the day. Their most notable buy was Sophie Devine, roped in for ₹2 crore, bringing in power-hitting, leadership, and multi-dimensional value to the squad. The Giants continued strengthening their squad with pace sensation Renuka Singh Thakur at ₹60 lakh, ensuring a formidable new-ball attack.

A strategic RTM-style pick saw Bharti Fulmali return to Gujarat for ₹70 lakh, a move praised across the cricketing community for rewarding domestic consistency. The franchise further boosted its overseas strength with Kashvee Gautam (₹65 lakh) and the leg-spin brilliance of Georgia Wareham (₹1 crore).

Late in the auction, Gujarat continued adding depth with Titas Sadhu (₹30 lakh), Tanuja Kanwar (₹30 lakh), Kranti Goud (₹50 lakh), Kanika Ahuja (₹30 lakh), and Anuska Sharma (₹45 lakh).

UP Warriorz Dominate With Big Spends and Smart Retentions

The UP Warriorz were among the busiest franchises at the table, starting with a powerful decision to retain Deepti Sharma for a massive ₹3.2 crore using the Final Bid Match (FBM) card. This retention keeps their leadership group intact and ensures continuity.

One of the most shocking early moments was when UP Warriorz secured Meg Lanning—one of cricket’s greatest captains—for ₹1.90 crore, beating stiff competition from multiple franchises. The team also strengthened their batting with Phoebe Litchfield (₹1.20 crore) and bowling depth through Kiran Navgire (₹60 lakh).

UP Warriorz made headlines again by clinching superstar all-rounder Shabnim Ismail for ₹60 lakh and exciting talent Harleen Deol for ₹50 lakh. Their final major signing came in the form of the dynamic Deandra Dottin, purchased at ₹80 lakh, adding explosive hitting and experience to their middle order.

With Shikha Pandey’s blockbuster ₹2.40 crore deal, the Warriorz arguably walked away with one of the strongest squads after the auction.

Mumbai Indians Strengthen Stability and Depth

Mumbai Indians, known for their analytical auction strategy, were once again on point. Their biggest signing came in the form of Kiwi star Amelia Kerr, who was snapped up for ₹3 crore, showcasing MI’s long-term vision and emphasis on world-class all-rounders.

The franchise added significant bowling firepower through Shabnim Ismail (₹60 lakh) and secured future prospects like Sanskriti Gupta (₹20 lakh) and Rahila Firdous (₹10 lakh). Nicola Carey at ₹30 lakh was seen as a valuable budget signing for middle-order stability.

With a reputation for building winning combinations, MI made sure their WPL 2025 squad remained both impactful and balanced.

Delhi Capitals Focus on Bowling Depth and Young Talent

Delhi Capitals came into the auction with clarity and executed their plans meticulously. They secured the elegant South African opener Laura Wolvaardt for ₹1.10 crore, bolstering their top order. Continuing on their disciplined approach, DC picked up Chinelle Henry and Sree Charani—both at ₹1.30 crore each—ensuring a strong middle-order and seam-bowling presence.

Delhi further invested in all-round quality by acquiring Sneh Rana (₹50 lakh) and Tanya Bhatia (₹30 lakh), adding both versatility and stability. Their strategic low-budget buy, Deeya Yadav (₹10 lakh), reflects DC’s consistent focus on nurturing domestic talent.

To finalize their squad, Delhi roped in Lizelle Lee for ₹30 lakh, ensuring big-hitting experience at the top.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Bet Big on All-Rounders

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women had one of their most aggressive auction days to date. RCB secured explosive young talent Georgia Voll for ₹60 lakh, an investment expected to pay off over time. Their focus, however, was strongly on all-rounders this season.

The franchise made headlines by acquiring Asha Shobhana for ₹1.10 crore, showcasing her rising value as one of India’s leading domestic performers. RCB further strengthened their setup by picking Radha Yadav (₹65 lakh), Nadine De Clark (₹65 lakh), Lauren Bell (₹90 lakh), and Pooja Vastrakar (₹85 lakh)—all of whom bring massive depth in both spin and pace departments.

Additional budget-friendly picks included Linsey Smith (₹30 lakh), Prema Rawat (₹20 lakh), and Arundhati Reddy (₹75 lakh)—a mix expected to provide flexibility through the tournament.

The Alyssa Healy Shockwave

One of the most unexpected moments of this year’s auction was Alyssa Healy going unsold in the first round. The Australian wicketkeeper-batter and global superstar remains available for later rounds or replacement windows. This development surprised fans and experts alike but also highlights how unpredictable and competitive the WPL auction dynamics have become.

Final Perspective:

The WPL Season 4 auction proved once again why the league is one of the most exciting women’s cricket tournaments globally. With teams spending aggressively, doing sharp analysis, and backing both youth and experience, the upcoming season promises high-intensity competition.

From Gujarat Giant’s bold signings to UP Warriorz’ power-packed buys, from MI’s stability to Delhi’s precision and RCB’s all-rounder-heavy strategy—every franchise has walked out stronger and smarter.

As we move toward another thrilling season, all eyes will be on how these new combinations perform on the field. One thing is certain: the WPL continues to revolutionize women’s cricket in India and around the world.

 

WPL 2025 Auction – Vertical Tabular Summary

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1. Gujarat Giants

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2. UP Warriorz

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3. Mumbai Indians

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4. Delhi Capitals

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5. Royal Challengers Bangalore

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6. Auction Shockwave

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Overall Auction Summary