WPL Auction 2024 : The excitement was palpable in Mumbai as the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction unfolded, setting the stage for the highly anticipated second season. With 165 players, including 104 Indians and 61 overseas players, in the pool, the five franchises battled it out for the prized picks.
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WPL Auction 2024 : Complete List of Sold, Unsold Players, Final Team List
In a thrilling auction featuring 30 coveted slots, the franchises – Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and UP Warriorz – engaged in a bidding war to shape their squads for the upcoming season.
The auction witnessed strategic moves as teams aimed to strengthen their line-ups. Let’s spotlight some of the marquee players who found new homes and the strategic decisions that unfolded during the bidding frenzy.
Capped Stars Shine
- Phoebe Litchfield (AUS) – Gujarat Giants – Rs. 1 crore
- Annabel Sutherland (AUS) – Delhi Capitals – Rs. 2 crore
- Shabnim Ismail (SA) – Mumbai Indians – Rs. 1.20 crore
- Vrinda Dinesh – UP Warriorz – Rs. 1.30 crore
Strategic Picks and Emerging Talents
- Kashvee Gautam – Gujarat Giants – Rs. 2 crore
- Lauren Cheatle (AUS) – Gujarat Giants – Rs. 30 lakh
- S. Meghana – Royal Challengers Bangalore – Rs. 30 lakh
- Priya Mishra – Gujarat Giants – Rs. 20 lakh
WPL Auction 2024 : Complete List of Sold, Unsold Players, Final Team List
Full list of sold players
| Set | Category | Player | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | Capped Batters | Phoebe Litchfield (AUS) | Gujarat Giants | Rs. 1 crore |
| Dani Wyatt (ENG) | UP Warriorz | Rs. 30 lakh | ||
| Set 2 | Capped All-rounders | Georgia Wareham (AUS) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 40 lakh |
| Annabel Sutherland (AUS) | Delhi Capitals | Rs. 2 crore | ||
| Meghna Singh | Gujarat Giants | Rs. 30 lakh | ||
| Set 4 | Capped Fast Bowlers | Shabnim Ismail (SA) | Mumbai Indians | Rs. 1.20 crore |
| Kate Cross (ENG) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 30 lakh | ||
| Set 5 | Capped Spinners | Ekta Bisht | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 60 lakh |
| Set 6 | Uncapped Batters | Vrinda Dinesh | UP Warriorz | Rs. 1.30 crore |
| Trisha Poojitha | Gujarat Giants | Rs. 10 lakh | ||
| Set 7 | Uncapped Wicketkeepers | Aparna Mondal | Delhi Capitals | Rs. 10 lakh |
| Set 8 | Uncapped All-rounders | Kashvee Gautam | Gujarat Giants | Rs. 2 crore |
| Poonam Khemnar | UP Warriorz | Rs. 10 lakh | ||
| S. Sajana | Mumbai Indians | Rs. 15 lakh | ||
| Amandeep Kaur | Mumbai Indians | Rs. 10 lakh | ||
| Saima Thakor | UP Warriorz | Rs. 10 lakh | ||
| Set 10 | Uncapped Spinners | Priya Mishra | Gujarat Giants | Rs. 20 lakh |
| Accelerated Auction | Lauren Cheatle (AUS) | Gujarat Giants | Rs. 30 lakh | |
| Kathryn Bryce (SCO) | Gujarat Giants | Rs. 10 lakh | ||
| Mannat Kashyap | Gujarat Giants | Rs. 10 lakh | ||
| Ashwani Kumari | Delhi Capitals | Rs. 10 lakh | ||
| Fatima Jaffer | Mumbai Indians | Rs. 10 lakh | ||
| Keerthana Balakrishnan | Mumbai Indians | Rs. 10 lakh | ||
| Shubha Sateesh | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 10 lakh | ||
| Veda Krishnamurthy | Gujarat Giants | Rs. 30 lakh | ||
| S. Meghana | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 30 lakh | ||
| Simran Bahadur | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 30 lakh | ||
| Gouher Sultana | UP Warriorz | Rs. 30 lakh | ||
| Sophie Molinuex (AUS) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 30 lakh | ||
| Tarannum Pathan | Gujarat Giants | Rs. 10 lakh |
WPL Auction 2024 : Complete List of Sold, Unsold Players, Final Team List
Full list of unsold players
While some found new teams to call home, others faced the disappointment of going unsold. The list includes prominent names like Naomi Stalenberg, Priya Punia, Deandra Dottin, and more.
- Bharti Fulmali
- Mona Meshram
- Punam Raut
- Naomi Stalenberg (AUS)
- Maia Boucher (England)
- Priya Punia
- Devika Vaidya
- Deandra Dottin (WI)
- Nadine de Klerk (SA)
- Chamari Athapaththu (SL)
- Bess Heath (ENG)
- Sushma Verma
- Amy Jones (ENG)
- Tammy Beaumont (ENG)
- Nuzhat Parween
- Lea Tahuhu (NZ)
- Kim Garth (AUS)
- Shamilia Connell (WI)
- Amanda-Jade Wellington (Aus)
- Preeti Bose
- Alana King (AUS)
- Inoka Ranaweera (SL)
- Drishya I V
- Jasia Akhter
- Arushi Goel
- Simran Shaikh
- Ridhima Aggarwal
- G Divya
- Sarah Bryce (SCO)
- Theertha Satish (UAE)
- Shivali Shinde
- Uma Chetry
- Gautami Naik
- G. Trisha
- Raghvi Bisht
- Parushi Prabhakar
- Hurley Gala
- Nishu Choudhary
- Aditi Chauhan
- Komalpreet Kaur
- Komal Zanzad
- Haorungbam Chanu
- Rekha Singh
- Tara Norris (USA)
- Parunika Sisodia
- Sunanda Yetrekar
- Sonam Yadav
- Amisha Bahukhandi
- Nicola Carey (AUS)
- Alice Davidson Richards (ENG)
- Kristie Gordon
- Dhara Gujjar
- Nicola Hancock
- Millicent Illingworth (AUS)
- Paige Scholfield (ENG)
- Anushka Sharma
- Iris Zwilling (NED)
- Bhavana Goplani
- Devika K
- Priyanka Koushal
- Tanisha Singh
WPL Auction 2024 : Complete List of Sold, Unsold Players, Final Team List
Full list of retained players
The franchises also held on to their key players from the previous season, revealing their confidence in the selected talent. Squads were meticulously crafted, balancing experience and youth for a winning combination.
| Team | Retained Players |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | Alice Capsey*, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen*, Laura Harris*, Marizanne Kapp*, Meg Lanning*, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu |
| Gujarat Giants | Ashleigh Gardner*, Beth Mooney*, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt*, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer |
| Mumbai Indians | Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr*, Chloe Tryon*, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews*, Humairaa Kaazi, Isabelle Wong*, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver*, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry*, Heather Knight*, Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine* |
| UP Warriorz | Alyssa Healy*, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris*, Kiran Navgire, Lauren Bell*, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, S. Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone*, Tahlia Mcgrath* |
Remaining Purse and Available Slots
As the dust settled, each franchise was left with a remaining purse and no available slots for further picks. The financial dynamics and strategic considerations played a crucial role in shaping the teams.
| Team | Purse Remaining | Available Slots |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | Rs. 5 lakh | 0 |
| Gujarat Giants | Rs. 1.45 crores | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | Rs. 45 lakh | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Rs. 1.05 crores | 0 |
| UP Warriorz | Rs. 1.90 crores | 0 |
WPL Auction 2024 : Complete List of Sold, Unsold Players, Final Team List
When and Where: WPL Auction 2024 Details
The WPL Auction 2024 took place in Mumbai on December 9, 2023, at 3 pm IST. The auction was broadcasted on the Sports18 network and streamed live on the Jio Cinema app and website.
The WPL Auction 2024 has set the stage for a thrilling season, with franchises securing their star players and emerging talents. The league promises fierce competition and dazzling performances as the teams gear up to showcase their prowess in the Women’s Premier League.
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