Most Expensive Buys In Women's Premier League 2024 Auction

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 auction took place on December 9 (Saturday), December 9, witnessing active participation from five teams as they vied to construct strong squads for the upcoming tournament's second season. A total of 165 players went under the hammer, competing for 30 available slots across these franchises. Notable high-value purchases were made during the auction as teams invested heavily in top talents from around the world. (Image Credit: Getty)

1. Kashvee Gautam. Kashvee Gautam (Gujarat Giants) - INR 2 Crore Kashvee Gautam, the 20-year-old all-rounder from Punjab, made headlines with her staggering auction price of INR 2 crore. Gujarat Giants secured her services amidst a fierce battle with UP Warriorz, making her the most expensive uncapped player in WPL history. (Image Credit: Twitter/@CricCrazyJohns)

2. Annabel Sutherland (Delhi Capitals) - INR 2 Crore Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland emerged as a high-value acquisition for Delhi Capitals, fetching a significant sum of INR 2 crore. The 22-year-old sparked a bidding war between Mumbai and Delhi before the Capitals secured her signing. (Image Credit: Getty)

3. Vrinda Dinesh (UP Warriorz) - INR 1.3 Crore Vrinda Dinesh, a 22-year-old talent from Karnataka, became the second-highest uncapped earner in WPL history after UP Warriorz snapped her up for a substantial amount of INR 1.3 crore. (Image Credit: X/@imfemalecricket)

4. Shabnim Ismail (Mumbai Indians) - INR 1.2 Crore The veteran 35-year-old South African pacer, Shabnim Ismail, witnessed an intense three-way battle in the auction, ultimately landing with Mumbai Indians for an impressive sum of 1.2 crore. (Image Credit: Getty)

5. Phoebe Litchfield (Gujarat Giants) - INR 1 Crore Young Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield, aged 20, attracted a bid of INR 1 crore. Gujarat Giants won the tussle against UP Warriorz to secure her services, making her one of the top picks in the WPL 2024 auction. (Image Credit: Getty)

6. Ekta Bisht (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - INR 60 Lakh Experienced Indian spinner Ekta Bisht, aged 37, was finally secured by RCB-W amidst a contest between RCB and GGT. This season marks her debut in the Women's Premier League. (Image Credit: Getty)

7. Georgia Wareham (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - INR 40 Lakh Australian all-rounder Georgia Wareham, who played for Gujarat Giants last season, was roped in by RCB-W at her base price of 40 Lakh for the upcoming season. (Image Credit: Getty)

8. Danielle Wyatt (UP Warriorz) - INR 30 Lakh England batter Danielle Wyatt was successfully acquired by UP Warriorz at her base price of INR 30 Lakh. (Image Credit: Getty)

9. Kate Cross (Royal Challengers Bangalore) - INR 30 Lakh England Women's pacer Kate Cross will represent RCB-W after being signed at her base price of 30 Lakh. (Image Credit: Getty)

10. Meghna Singh (Gujarat Giants) - INR 30 Lakh Meghna Singh, a 29-year-old all-rounder, will feature for Gujarat Giants in the WPL 2024 season after being secured for INR 30 Lakh. She has previously represented India A. Other players like Veda Krishnamurthy (Gujarat Giants), Sabbhineni Meghana, Sophie Molineux, and Simran Bahadur (all part of RCB-W) were also acquired for INR 30 Lakh during the auction. (Image Credit: Getty)