WPL 2026 Auctions: List Of Most Expensive Players Over The Years Feat Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma

WPL 2026 Auctions: UP Warriorz, who had the maximum slots and a big fat purse remaining, were expected to be busy in the marquee set of 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) mega auction, and they lived up to the billing by buying back India all-rounder Deepti Sharma and England spinner Sophie Ecclestone via RTM card.

After being bought, Deepti also enlisted herself as the second-most expensive player in WPL history. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Smriti Madhana was bought for a huge Rs. 3.40 crore by RCB during the first WPL auction in 2023.

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Check out the full list of the most expensive players in the WPL Auction history:

Smriti Mandhana - Rs 3.40 Crore - Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Deepti Sharma - Rs 3.20 Crore - UP Warriorz

Ashleigh Gardner - Australia - Rs 3.20 Crore - Gujarat Giants

Nat Sciver‑Brunt - England - Rs 3.20 Crore - Mumbai Indians

Amelia Kerr - New Zealand - Rs 3.00 Crore - Mumbai Indians

Deepti Sharma On Becoming The Costliest Player In WPL 2026 Auction:

On how playing in the TATA WPL has helped her batting: “The WPL has played a massive role in my development. The year I won MVP, and even prior to that, the intense practice on expanding my batting shots paid off tremendously. That season helped me mature significantly as a batter, teaching me how to elevate my strike-rate strategically by adapting my game plan. For me, that’s been WPL’s biggest contribution.”

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On her excitement about UP Warriorz’s squad: “The atmosphere has been great right from the start. I’m feeling really positive seeing new players from different teams join UP Warriorz. Having played with many of them before creates a comfortable vibe. The management remains incredibly supportive, and as I mentioned earlier, the changes I made to my batting two years ago were transformative for me.”

On UP Warriorz’s new signings like Phoebe Litchfield and Meg Lanning: “It’s tough to pick just one because players like Phoebe Litchfield and Meg Lanning are performing brilliantly. Meg Lanning has been outstanding in the Big Bash (League),, while Harleen Deol shone in the World Cup. They’re all exciting additions, but if I had to choose, I’d go with Phoebe Litchfield.”