After the successful first year, the Women’s Premier League is going to commence soon. Just like the IPL, BCCI started this league and fans enjoyed the first season. Women’s players across the globe participated in this tournament. With five franchises, the tournament started. In IPL, often we see some of the biggest buys of the season. Even in WPL, fans experienced some big purchases that grabbed their attention. In this article, we will discuss the top 5 most expensive players of the Women’s Premier League.
- Smriti Mandhana:
Star batter Smriti Mandhana emerged as the top buy at the inaugural Women’s Premier League auction in Mumbai, securing a whopping INR 3.4 crore (USD 415,000 approx) deal with Royal Challengers Bangalore. Adding to the excitement, Mandhana was the first player to enter the bidding arena.
Surprisingly, Mumbai Indians missed out on acquiring her services, setting the stage for intense team rivalries in the upcoming league. The auction showcased Mandhana’s high demand and anticipation for thrilling contests in the Women’s Premier League. After coming to the team, RCB management announced her as their captain.
- Ashleigh Gardner:
In a thrilling bidding war at the Women’s Premier League auction, top-ranked all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner became a hot property, eventually landing with the Gujarat Giants for a whopping INR 3.2 crore. Mumbai Indians initiated the bidding at INR 50 lakhs, sparking intense competition with UP Warriors, pushing the price beyond INR 1 crore.
Mumbai continued fervently, reaching INR 2 crore. Gujarat Giants joined the race at INR 2.8 crore, securing Gardner’s services in the end. The auction showcased Gardner’s sought-after status and the fierce competition among franchises eager to have her impactful contributions in the inaugural WPL season.
- Natalie Sciver:
In a captivating showdown at the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction, Mumbai Indians secured the services of English all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt for a hefty Rs 3.2 crore. Mumbai initiated the bidding at Sciver-Brunt’s base price of Rs 50 lakh, igniting a fierce battle with Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz.
Despite stiff competition, Mumbai emerged victorious, sealing the deal in the end. The auction highlighted Sciver-Brunt’s coveted talent and Mumbai Indians’ determination to bolster their squad for the upcoming WPL season. The acquisition promises exciting performances and adds depth to Mumbai’s lineup as they gear up for competition.
- Deepti Sharma:
In a nail-biting auction at the Women’s Premier League (WPL), UP Warriorz secured the dynamic all-rounder Deepti Sharma for a substantial Rs 2.6 crore. With a base price of INR 50 lakh, Deepti sparked intense bidding, involving Delhi, Gujarat Giants, and Mumbai.
Surprising everyone, UP Warriorz initiated the first bid at INR 2.2 crore, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown. Despite fierce competition, they successfully inked the deal for Deepti. The auction showcased Deepti Sharma’s immense value, and UP Warriorz’s strategic move to secure her promises an exciting addition to their lineup in the upcoming WPL season.
- Jemimah Rodrigues:
In a spirited auction at the Women’s Premier League (WPL), Delhi Capitals triumphantly secured the talented batter Jemimah Rodrigues for a noteworthy INR 2.2 crore. The auction witnessed an intense bidding duel primarily between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz, with Mumbai Indians joining the fray at INR 1.6 crore.
However, Delhi Capitals ultimately emerged victorious, sealing the deal for Rodrigues. The bidding war showcased Rodrigues’ high demand, and Delhi Capitals’ strategic move to acquire her services adds an exciting dimension to their squad for the upcoming WPL season, promising thrilling performances on the cricket field.
The Women’s Premier League has seen some great buys in the past two years. In the past season, fans enjoyed some thrilling T20 actions. The girls showcased their talent in front of the world. The second season of the WPL is all set to take center stage to showcase another set of some nail-biting T20 madness.
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