WPL 2025: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 Auction concluded with a flurry of excitement, bold bids, and strategic moves. Teams prioritized young talents, while some big names surprisingly went unsold. With a total of 120 players up for grabs, the five franchises strategically used their remaining purse to fill just 19 open slots, leaving fans buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming season.
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WPL 2025: Full List of Updated Squads After the WPL 2025 Auction
1. Mumbai Indians (MI)
Mumbai Indians had four slots to fill and a purse of ₹2.65 crore. The franchise focused on bolstering its bench strength with a mix of promising young talent and experienced international players.
Full Squad:
- Retained Players: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr ✈️, Chloe Tryon ✈️, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Hayley Matthews ✈️, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver-Brunt ✈️, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail ✈️, Amandeep Kaur, S. Sajana, Keerthana Balakrishnan
- Auction Buys:
- Nadine de Klerk ✈️ (₹30 lakh)
- G. Kamalini (₹1.6 crore)
- Sanskriti Gupta (₹10 lakh)
- Akshita Maheshwari (₹20 lakh)
2. Delhi Capitals (DC)
With a purse of ₹2.5 crore, Delhi Capitals chose not to splurge, instead focusing on strengthening their depth with uncapped players and a budding international star.
Full Squad:
- Retained Players: Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Taniya Bhatia, Alice Capsey ✈️, Annabel Sutherland ✈️, Marizanne Kapp ✈️, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Arundhati Reddy, Jess Jonassen ✈️, Titas Sadhu, Minnu Mani, Sneha Deepthi
- Auction Buys:
- Nandini Kashyap (₹10 lakh)
- N Charani (₹55 lakh)
- Sarah Bryce ✈️ (₹10 lakh)
- Niki Prasad (₹10 lakh)
3. Gujarat Giants (GG)
Gujarat Giants entered the auction with the largest purse of ₹4.4 crore and made some bold moves, securing marquee international names like Deandra Dottin and uncapped sensation Simran Shaikh, who fetched a massive ₹1.9 crore.
Full Squad:
- Retained Players: Ashleigh Gardner ✈️, Beth Mooney (c) ✈️, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt ✈️, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield ✈️, Meghna Singh, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Mannat Kashyap, Bharti Fulmali, Sayali Satghare
- Auction Buys:
- Deandra Dottin ✈️ (₹1.7 crore)
- Simran Shaikh (₹1.9 crore)
- Danielle Gibson ✈️ (₹30 lakh)
- Prakashika Naik (₹10 lakh)
4. UP Warriorz (UPW)
With only three slots to fill and a purse of ₹3.9 crore, UP Warriorz opted for tactical buys, including Australian spinner Alana King for a bargain ₹30 lakh.
Full Squad:
- Retained Players: Alyssa Healy (c) ✈️, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris ✈️, Kiran Navgire, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone ✈️, Tahlia McGrath ✈️, Vrinda Dinesh, Saima Thakor, Poonam Khemnar, Gouher Sultana, Chamari Athapaththu ✈️, Uma Chetry
- Auction Buys:
- Alana King ✈️ (₹30 lakh)
- Arushi Goel (₹10 lakh)
- Krati Goud (₹10 lakh)
5. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Defending champions RCB had a minimal purse of ₹3.25 crore but made some key acquisitions to round out their already solid squad.
Full Squad:
- Retained Players: Smriti Mandhana (c), Sabbineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry ✈️, Georgia Wareham ✈️, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Shobhana, Sophie Devine ✈️, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux ✈️, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross ✈️, Kanika Ahuja, Danni Wyatt ✈️
- Auction Buys:
- Prema Rawat (₹1.2 crore)
- VJ Joshitha (₹10 lakh)
- Raghvi Bisht (₹10 lakh)
- Jagravi Pawar (₹10 lakh)
Each team entered the auction with unique strategies, reflecting their needs and vision for the future. While some franchises like Gujarat Giants made aggressive moves, others like UP Warriorz and Delhi Capitals focused on filling specific gaps with budget-friendly options.
The upcoming WPL season promises a thrilling contest, with these teams aiming to showcase the best of women’s cricket.
FAQs
When was the WPL 2025 Auction held?
The WPL 2025 Auction took place on December 15, 2024, in Bengaluru
How many teams are there in the Women’s Premier League?
There are five teams in the WPL: Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Capitals (DC), Gujarat Giants (GG), UP Warriorz (UPW), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
