The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Mega Auction has officially concluded. With teams opting for strategic releases due to retention constraints, the auction pool was deep, setting the stage for aggressive bidding wars and some truly spectacular purchases. Franchises strategically overhauled their squads, focusing on all-round talent and proven match-winners to gear up for the upcoming season.

Indian stars shine bright

While overseas players like Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine grabbed headlines, the auction was also a huge endorsement for high-quality domestic talent. Deepti Sharma and Shikha Pandey were top-five buys, reinforcing their status as non-negotiable assets for any WPL team.

The uncapped Indian leg-spinner Asha Sobhana went to UP Warriorz for a huge ₹1.1 Crore, reflecting the immense value placed on domestic spinners, especially after recent international and WPL performances.

The biggest shock: Alyssa Healy goes unsold

In the most astonishing turn of events, Australian captain and one of the most destructive T20 batters in the world, Alyssa Healyfound no takers. Her high base price and the strategic use of overseas slots by teams likely contributed to this decision, highlighting the ruthless calculus involved in team composition under the WPL’s roster constraints.

Complete list of Sold players at WPL 2026 auction

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