Full List Of Sold And Unsold Players
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction, held on 27 November 2025, created great excitement as all five teams rebuilt their squads with new strategies. A total of 67 players were sold, with teams spending more than ₹40 crore. The auction also showcased shifting priorities as franchises focused more on all-rounders, young Indian talent and squad balance. Amid the bidding wars, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Giants (GG) stood out with their affordable selections.
Gujarat Giants strengthens their squad: Gujarat Giants showed a strong and balanced approach at the auction table. Their biggest move was to secure New Zealand star Sophie Devine for ₹2 crore, making it one of the best overseas picks of the event. The team also strengthened their fast bowling attack by adding pace spearhead Renuka Singh Thakur for ₹60 lakh. In a strategic decision, Gujarat Giants stabilized their middle-order by using the Right to Match (RTM) card to bring back Bharti Fulmali for ₹70 lakh. Young Indian pacer Titas Sadhu, who was bought for ₹30 lakh, further strengthened the domestic core of the team. With a combination of experience and emerging talent, GG has assembled a roster designed for long-term success.
RCB Adds International Firepower and All-Round Depth: Royal Challengers Bengaluru focused heavily on versatility. Their auction began with the purchase of England fast bowler Lauren Bell for ₹90 lakh, adding significant pace and new ball power. RCB then acquired South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk, who is known for her consistency in both departments, for ₹65 lakh. The franchise has also strengthened its spin attack by investing in India’s experienced spinner Radha Yadav for ₹65 lakh. Another notable purchase was Australian all-rounder Georgia Voll for ₹60 lakh. RCB added Pooja Vastrakar for around ₹85 lakh to complement their heavy all-rounder strategy, offering the team an effective, flexible middle-order and bowling option.
Top Buys and Auction Trends: The highest buy of the day came from UP Warriorz, who bought Deepti Sharma for ₹3.20 crore, making her the most expensive player in the WPL 2026 auction. Overall auction trends reflected a strong preference for versatile and homegrown talent, with franchises focusing on flexibility rather than just big names.
CONCLUSION: The WPL 2026 mega auction showcased the league’s increasing competitiveness and evolving strategies. While Gujarat Giants combined experience with youthful promise, RCB focused on international quality and all-round depth. With important stars remaining unsold and new players coming to the fore, the next season promises new excitement and unpredictable action.
This article was written by Akanksha sudham, an intern at Deccan Chronicle.
