The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction in Bengaluru saw a remarkable moment as Mumbai Indians (MI) secured 16-year-old G Kamalini for an astonishing Rs 1.6 crore. The uncapped Tamil Nadu batter became one of the most talked-about picks of the auction, highlighting the franchise’s commitment to investing in young talent.
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The bidding for Kamalini began with MI owner Nita Ambani raising the paddle at Rs 10 lakh. Delhi Capitals soon entered the fray, leading to a fierce bidding war that ultimately saw MI secure the talented youngster for Rs 1.6 crore. Kamalini’s stellar performances in the domestic circuit made her a standout choice. She scored 311 runs in eight matches to guide Tamil Nadu to victory in the U-19 domestic tournament in October. Her unbeaten 79 in the Under-19 tri-series final for India B against South Africa A further solidified her reputation as a future star.
Kamalini’s consistent form earned her a spot in India’s Under-19 Asia Cup squad, making her one of the most exciting young prospects in women’s cricket.
The Gujarat Giants were among the most active teams at the auction. They secured West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin for Rs 1.7 crore after an intense bidding war with UP Warriorz. Dottin, with a base price of Rs 50 lakh, became one of the marquee overseas picks of the event.
The Giants also roped in Simran Shaikh for a whopping Rs 1.9 crore, making her the most expensive buy of the auction. The uncapped Indian batter had previously played for the Gujarat-based franchise in the inaugural WPL season, featuring in nine matches. Her base price of Rs 5 lakh skyrocketed as Delhi Capitals joined the bidding, but the Giants ultimately prevailed.
Delhi Capitals added Uttarakhand wicketkeeper Nandini Kashyap to their squad for Rs 10 lakh. Kashyap, recently named in India’s T20I squad for the West Indies series, brings valuable depth to the Capitals’ lineup.
This year’s WPL auction featured 120 players, including 91 Indian and 29 overseas cricketers, with three from Associate Nations. Among the pool, 82 were uncapped Indian players, alongside 8 uncapped overseas cricketers.
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