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Most Expensive Players in WPL 2023 auction, List of Most Expensive Players in WPL
WPL 2023 auction
The players' auction for the first season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) took place in Mumbai. The tournament will start on March 4. The final match will be played on 26 March. All matches will be played at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. 448 players have been shortlisted for the auction. Five teams participated in the auction. The teams of Gujarat Giants, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriors are participating in the auction. All the teams got a total of Rs 12-12 crore to spend in the auction. Come let's know the Most Expensive Players in WPL 2023 auction
List of Most Expensive Players in WPL
| Name | Base Price | Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 50 lakhs | 3.4 crore |
| Ashley Gardner | 50 lakhs | 3.20 crore |
| Natalie Sciver | 50 lakhs | 3.20 crore |
| Deepti Sharma | 50 lakhs | 2.60 crore |
| Shefali Verma | 30 lakhs | 2.0 crores. |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 50 lakhs | 1.80 crore |
| Sophie Ecclestone | 50 lakhs | 1.80 crores. |
| Alice Parry | 50 lakhs | 1.60 crores. |
Most Expensive Players in WPL 2023 auction
Smriti Mandhana bought in RCB for 3.4 crores
India's opener batsman Smriti Mandhana was the first to bid in the auction. He was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore for Rs 3.4 crore. For them, there was a tremendous clash between Mumbai Indians and RCB. RCB struck in the end. and bought Smriti Mandhana
Ashley Gardner - 3.20 crore
Gujarat Titans opened the treasure trove for Australian player Ashley Gardner. He has bought this player for Rs 3.20 crore. Gujarat beat UP Warriors and Mumbai Indians for Gardner in the auction.
Natalie Sciver - 3.20 crore
England captain Natalie Sciver got the same amount as Gardner. He was included in their team by Mumbai Indians for Rs 3.20 crore.
Deepti Sharma - 2.60 crore
The base price of Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma was Rs 50 lakh. Delhi and Gujarat showed interest in buying him. Mumbai and UP also entered the race. In the end, UP bought him for Rs 2.60 crore.
Shefali Verma - 2.0 crores
The base price of Shefali Verma was 50 lakhs. She is known for aggressive batting. There was competition between RCB and Delhi. Mumbai also landed later. Shefali was finally bought by Delhi for Rs 2 crore.
Also Read: Women's IPL Auction 2023 Live Update, Full list of sold, unsold players
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