the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 The auction in Bengaluru once again captured the imagination of cricket fans, painting a vivid picture of the league's evolving strategy and vision. This year's auction marked a significant shift towards investing in young, untapped talent alongside established stars, reflecting a wider trend in women's cricket towards nurturing future stars while maintaining direct competitiveness.
Auction dynamics and strategy
This year's auction featured a more calculated approach to concessions. Teams entered with clear intentions, focusing on filling identified holes within their squads rather than splurging on big name purchases. The portfolio management was smart, with teams balancing their bids between experienced international players and the untapped potential of domestic cricketers.
Youth over experience?
One of the notable features of the WPL 2025 auction was the high premium given to young Indian players. Several undrafted players brought in prices that were not only surprising, but also indicated a long-term investment by the franchises in building a strong base of homegrown talent. 16 years old G. Kamalini from Tamil Nadu was one of the big surprises at the auction, highlighting MI's investment in youth.
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The role of players abroad
While the focus was mostly on local talent, the auction saw some strategic acquisitions of foreign stars. However, these signings were more measured than in previous auctions, with teams opting for players who could offer multiple skills – from batting to bowling or even keeping the ball. Diandra Dottin He was snapped up by Gujarat Giants for INR 1.70 Crores. Despite the controversy of the previous season, Dottin's return to the Giants underscores her importance as an all-around player.
Full list of players sold
| Player name | price | a team |
|---|---|---|
| Simran Sheikh | Rs 1.90 crore | Gujarat Giants |
| Diandra Dottin | Rs 1.70 crore | Gujarat Giants |
| G. Kamalini | Rs 1.60 crore | Mumbai Indians |
| Prima Rawat | Rs 1.2 crore | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| N Sharani | 55 thousand rupees | delhi capitals |
| Nadine de Clercq | 30 thousand rupees | Mumbai Indians |
| Danielle Gibson | 30 thousand rupees | Gujarat Giants |
| Alana King | 30 thousand rupees | Up Warriors |
| Akshita Maheshwari | 20 thousand rupees | Mumbai Indians |
| Nandini Kashyap | 10 thousand rupees | delhi capitals |
| Arushi goes | 10 thousand rupees | Up Warriors |
| Kranti Joud | 10 thousand rupees | Up Warriors |
| Sanskrit Gupta | 10 thousand rupees | Mumbai Indians |
| Joshitha V.G | 10 thousand rupees | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Sarah Price | 10 thousand rupees | delhi capitals |
| Rajvi Best | 10 thousand rupees | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Jagrafi Pawar | 10 thousand rupees | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Nikki Prasad | 10 thousand rupees | delhi capitals |
| Nike published | 10 thousand rupees | Gujarat Giants |
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This article was first published in WomenCricket.comA Cricket times a company.
