The 2026 Women’s Premier League will mark the fourth edition of the tournament, with the mega auction set for November 27 in New Delhi.

This will be only the second full-scale auction in the league’s history, and bidding battles are expected as teams target both Indian and overseas talent.

Here’s a look at the most expensive players bought over the years:

• 2023- Smriti Mandhana (IND) – Rs 3.40 crore by Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• 2024 – Annabel Sutherland (AUS) – Rs 2.0 crore by Delhi Capitals

• 2024 – Kashvee Gautham (IND) – Rs 2.0 crore by Gujarat Giants

• 2025 – Simran Shaikh (IND) – Rs. 1.90 crore by Gujarat Giants

Published on Nov 25, 2025