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UP Warriorz Updated Squad: The UP Warriorz are entering the Mega Auction of the Women's Premier League with an overhauled approach, as the side has opted to update its roster.

The franchise have struggled in WPL and opted for a sole retention in young Shweta Sehrawat. UP Warriorz also underwent a coaching staff overhaul, appointing Abhishek Nayar as head coach.

The UP Warriorz made a strong start to the Mega Auction, strengthening their squad with high-profile signings, including Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Kiran Navgire, and Harleen Deol.

UPW-W WPL 2026 Retained Players

Shweta Sehrawat

UPW-W WPL 2026 Auction Buys

Deepti Sharma (Rs 3.20 crore)

For the World Cup-winning all-rounder Deepti Sharma, Delhi Capitals started the bidding with Rs 50 lakhs, but UP Warriorz used their RTM to acquire her for the 2026 season on a price of Rs 3.20 crore.

Sophie Ecclestone (Rs 85 lakh)

Meg Lanning (Rs 1.90 crore)

Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz clashed in a high-stakes battle for Australian legend Meg Lanning. In the end, UP Warriorz bagged Meg Lanning for Rs 1.90 crore.

Phoebe Litchfield (Rs 1.20 crore)

Phoebe Litchfield's price soared to 1.2 Crore as UP Warriorz outbid RCB, securing the young talent with a blockbuster deal.

Kiran Navgire (Rs 60 lakh)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) started the bid for Kiran Navgire at Rs 40 lakh, but UP Warriorz swiftly countered with their Right-To-Match card, securing the player for Rs 60 lakh.

Harleen Deol (Rs 60 lakhs)

Kranti Goud (Rs 50 lakh)

Delhi Capitals appeared set to sign India's World Cup winner Kranti Goud for Rs 50 lakh, but UP Warriorz intervened with their RTM card, snatching the Indian pacer away from DC.

Asha Sobhana (Rs 1.1 crore)

Delhi Capitals kicked off the bidding for leg-spinner Asha Sobhana, and UP Warriorz quickly jumped in, but in the end, Warriorz secured Sobhana for Rs 1.10 crore.

Deandra Dottin (Rs 80 lakh)

Shikha Pandey (Rs 2.4 crore)

Deandra Dottin (Rs 80 lakhs)

Shikha Pandey (Rs 2.40 crore)

UPW-W WPL 2026 Squad

Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma (Rs 3.2 crore RTM), Sophie Ecclestone (Rs 85 lakhs), Meg Lanning (Rs 1.90 crore), Phoebe Litchfield (Rs 1.20 crore), Kiran Navgire (Rs 60 lakhs), Harleen Deol (Rs 50 lakhs), Kranti Goud (Rs 50 lakhs RTM), Asha Sobhana (Rs 1.10 crore), Deandra Dottin (Rs 80 lakhs), Shikha Pandey (Rs 2.40 crore).

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