WPL 2026 Auction: A Look at the Priciest Players in History

The 2026 Women’s Premier League will be the fourth installment of the tournament, with the major auction scheduled for November 27 in New Delhi.

This will be only the second comprehensive auction in the league’s history, and intense bidding is anticipated as teams aim to acquire both Indian and international talent.

Here’s a look at the most expensive players bought over the years:

• 2023 – Smriti Mandhana (IND) – ₹3.40 crore by Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• 2024 – Annabel Sutherland (AUS) – ₹2.0 crore by Delhi Capitals
• 2024 – Kashvee Gautham (IND) – ₹2.0 crore by Gujarat Giants
• 2025 – Simran Shaikh (IND) – ₹1.90 crore by Gujarat Giants

Published on November 25, 2025