The highly anticipated TATA WPL 2025 Auction took place on December 15, 2024, in Bengaluru, where all five franchises of the Women’s Premier League participated in a fast-paced, 2.5-hour auction. A total of 140 players were shortlisted, featuring Indian stars, international talent, and uncapped players. With only 19 slots remaining across all teams, franchises were focused on making impactful buys to strengthen their squads.
The auction witnessed some exciting moments, with Simran Shaikh becoming the most expensive player, sold to Gujarat Giants for an astonishing ₹1.90 crore. Another highlight was the purchase of 16-year-old sensation G Kamalini, who fetched ₹1.60 crore from Mumbai Indians. Gujarat Giants dominated the auction by spending ₹4 crore on four players, including overseas stars Deandra Dottin and Danielle Gibson.
Top 5 Most Expensive Buys at TATA WPL 2025 Auction
Player
Price
Team
Simran Shaikh
₹1.90 crore
Gujarat Giants
Deandra Dottin
₹1.70 crore
Gujarat Giants
G Kamalini
₹1.60 crore
Mumbai Indians
Prema Rawat
₹1.20 crore
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
N. Charani
₹55 lakh
Delhi Capitals
Full List of Sold Players at TATA WPL 2025 Auction
Gujarat Giants (GG) Buys
Player
Base Price
Sold Price
Simran Shaikh
₹50 lakh
₹1.90 crore
Deandra Dottin
₹30 lakh
₹1.70 crore
Danielle Gibson
₹30 lakh
₹30 lakh
Prakashika Naik
₹10 lakh
₹10 lakh
Mumbai Indians (MI) Buys
Player
Base Price
Sold Price
G Kamalini
₹10 lakh
₹1.60 crore
Nadine De Klerk
₹30 lakh
₹30 lakh
Akshita Maheshwari
₹20 lakh
₹20 lakh
Sanskriti Gupta
₹10 lakh
₹10 lakh
Delhi Capitals (DC) Buys
Player
Base Price
Sold Price
N. Charani
₹10 lakh
₹55 lakh
Sarah Bryce
₹10 lakh
₹10 lakh
Nandini Kashyap
₹10 lakh
₹10 lakh
Niki Prasad
₹10 lakh
₹10 lakh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Buys
Player
Base Price
Sold Price
Prema Rawat
₹10 lakh
₹1.20 crore
Raghvi Bist
₹10 lakh
₹10 lakh
Joshitha V J
₹10 lakh
₹10 lakh
Jagravi Pawar
₹10 lakh
₹10 lakh
UP Warriorz (UPW) Buys
Player
Base Price
Sold Price
Alana King
₹30 lakh
₹30 lakh
Arushi Goel
₹10 lakh
₹10 lakh
Kranti Goud
₹10 lakh
₹10 lakh
Auction Highlights
Most Expensive Buy: Simran Shaikh (₹1.90 crore by Gujarat Giants).
Young Talent in Demand: 16-year-old G Kamalini fetched ₹1.60 crore from Mumbai Indians.
Team with Maximum Spending: Gujarat Giants, with ₹4 crore spent on four players.
Bargain Buys: Players like Danielle Gibson (₹30 lakh) and Alana King (₹30 lakh) turned out to be smart investments.
The auction promises a thrilling upcoming season of the Women’s Premier League as franchises strategically filled their squads with a mix of established stars and young talents. Fans can’t wait to see how these teams perform when the league begins!