The Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction witnessed a mix of domestic and international talent finding new teams, with Scotland’s wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Bryce being picked by Delhi Capitals for Rs 10 lakh during the first accelerated round. Bryce’s inclusion adds international flair to the Delhi franchise, bolstering their lineup for the upcoming season.
The Scottish player brings significant experience, having played 58 T20Is, scoring 1,290 runs at an average of 28.66 and a strike rate of 106.52. Her consistent performances include four half-centuries, with a career-best score of 67. Delhi Capitals’ decision to secure Bryce reflects their focus on adding depth and versatility to their squad.
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UP Warriorz, who reached the playoffs last season, added two domestic players, bowler Arushi Goel and all-rounder Kranti Goud, to their squad for Rs 10 lakh each. These signings aim to boost their bowling and all-rounder options for the upcoming campaign.
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) also made notable moves, picking up uncapped all-rounders Sanskriti Gupta and Joshitha VJ for Rs 10 lakh each. These additions underline the franchises’ focus on nurturing emerging Indian talent.
Ahead of the auction, all five franchises retained a total of 71 players, including 25 overseas stars, to maintain the core of their squads. This year, teams had a larger budget of Rs 15 crore compared to Rs 13.5 crore in the previous season, allowing for more competitive bidding.
The auction also set the stage for marquee players to go under the hammer, including international stars like England captain Heather Knight, New Zealand pacer Lea Tahuhu, and West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin. Among Indian stalwarts, Sneh Rana, Poonam Yadav, and Veda Krishnamurthy are expected to attract significant bids on December 15.
Also See: WPL Schedule | WPL Auction / Final Players List
Delhi Capitals (DC): Retained Players: Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, and Titas Sadhu.
Released Players: Aparna Mondal, Ashwani Kumari, Laura Harris, and Poonam Yadav.
Gujarat Giants (GG): Retained Players: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Bharti Fulmali, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Kashvee Gautam, Laura Wolvaardt, Mannat Kashyap, Meghna Singh, Phoebe Litchfield, Priya Mishra, Sayali Satghare, Shabnam Shakil, and Tanuja Kanwer.
Released Players: Kathryn Bryce, Lauren Cheatle, Lea Tahuhu, Sneh Rana, Tarannum Pathan, Trisha Poojitha, and Veda Krishnamurthy.
Mumbai Indians (MI): Retained Players: Amandeep Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, S. Sajana, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail, and Yastika Bhatia.
Released Players: Fatima Jaffer, Humairaa Kaazi, Isabelle Wong, and Priyanka Bala.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Retained Players: Asha Shobana, Dani Wyatt, Ekta Bisht, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Kate Cross, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, S. Meghana, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, and Sophie Molineux.
Released Players: Disha Kasat, Indrani Roy, Shraddha Pokarkar, Shubha Satheesh, and Simran Bahadur.
UP Warriorz (UPW): Retained Players: Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Chamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma, Gouher Sultana, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Poonam Khemnar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Uma Chetry, and Vrinda Dinesh.
Released Players: Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, S. Yashasri, and Lauren Bell*.
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