WPL 2025 Auction Sees Record-Breaking Deals for Indian Talent

Simran Shaikh becomes the most expensive player at ₹1.9 crore, while 16-year-old G Kamalini joins Mumbai Indians for ₹1.6 crore in Bengaluru auction.

Simran Shaikh was signed by Gujarat Giants for ₹1.9 crore, making her the most expensive player in the WPL 2025 auction.
Mumbai Indians secured 16-year-old Tamil Nadu all-rounder G Kamalini for ₹1.6 crore after a competitive bidding war with Delhi Capitals.
West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin was the highest-paid overseas player, acquired by Gujarat Giants for ₹1.7 crore.
A total of 19 slots were filled from a pool of 120 players, with capped and uncapped Indian players dominating the high-value deals.
The auction highlighted the growing focus on young domestic talent, with uncapped players like Prema Rawat and N Charani also fetching significant contracts.