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The WPL Auction 2025 has been conducted successfully, and the third edition of the Women’s Premier League is now set, as the five franchises finalized their squads in yesterday’s auction.
With only 19 players available and limited budgets, teams made calculated moves to add the finishing touches to their rosters, ensuring they are ready for an exciting season ahead.
Royal Challengers Bangalore clinched the second edition of the Women’s Premier League, led by Smriti Mandhana. The victory came at the expense of Delhi Capitals, who suffered heartbreak as they finished runners-up for the second consecutive season under Meg Lanning’s leadership.
Deepti Sharma, the 2024 Player of the Tournament, delivered an outstanding all-round performance for UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League.
Who Stole the Show at the WPL Auction 2025?
The Gujarat Giants dominated the WPL 2025 auction, breaking records with bold bids for uncapped Indian star Simran Shaikh (₹1.90 crore) and West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin (₹1.70 crore). Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians secured G Kamalini for ₹1.60 crore, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru made a notable move by signing Prema Rawat for ₹1.20 crore.
Delhi Capitals opted for a budget-friendly strategy, bringing in N Charani (₹55 lakh) and Sarah Bryce (₹10 lakh). UP Warriorz took a calculated approach, bolstering their squad with smart additions like Alana King for ₹30 lakh.
WPL 2025 Auction: Which Team Made the Best Picks? Full List and Ratings
The WPL Auction 2025 has concluded, and the squads for the third season of the Women’s Premier League are now set. The auction has seen some exciting picks, with teams strengthening their lineups for the upcoming season. Let’s take a look at the strongest teams post-auction and those that might need to work harder to catch up.
Here’s the updated list of squads for all the teams after the mini-auction on December 15, 2024:
WPL Auction 2025 Squad
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Retained Players: Smriti Mandhana (c), Sabbineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Kanika Ahuja, Danni Wyatt (traded)
Auction buys: Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ, Raghvi Bist, Jagravi Pawar
Team Ratings: 8.5/10
Delhi Capitals
Retained players: Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning (c), Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland
Auction buys: Nandini Kashyap, N Charani, Sarah Bryce, Niki Prasad
Team Ratings: 8/10
Gujarat Giants
Retained players: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney (c), Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Mannat Kashyap, Bharti Fulmali, Sayali Satghare
Auction buys: Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Danielle Gibson, Prakashika Naik
Team Ratings: 7/10
UP Warriorz
Retained players: Alyssa Healy (c), Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Vrinda Dinesh, Saima Thakor, Poonam Khemnar, Gouher Sultana, Chamari Athapaththu, Uma Chetry
Auction buys: Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Alana King
Team Ratings: 8.5/10
Mumbai Indians
Retained players: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, Amandeep Kaur, S. Sajana, Keerthana
Auction buys: Nadine de Klerk, G. Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Akshita Maheshwari
Team Ratings: 9/10
Conclusion
The WPL Auction 2025 has shaped up some exciting and competitive squads for the upcoming season. Mumbai Indians have emerged as the front-runners with a well-balanced and star-studded squad, earning a solid 9/10 rating. Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz also look formidable with strong retentions and strategic auction buys.
Delhi Capitals have made some budget-friendly picks, which might give them an edge in the long run. Gujarat Giants, despite some big-ticket signings, are rated a bit lower. As the season unfolds, these teams will battle it out for supremacy, making the 2025 season a thrilling contest.
Check out the IPL 2025 teams analysis.
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