The auction began with the marquee players. The first surprise came when Australia captain Alyssa Healy went unsold, while the other seven marquee players were picked.
Deepti Sharma drew the highest bid of the day, with UP Warriorz using the Right to Match card for the India all-rounder, securing her services for Rs 3.20 crore. Mumbai Indians bought New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr, last season’s joint-highest wicket-taker, for Rs 3 crore.
Australian batter Meg Lanning and New Zealand’s Sophie Devine were also among the major picks in the marquee group of eight players. Gujarat Giants bought Devine for Rs 2 crore, while UP Warriorz acquired Lanning — who took Delhi Capitals to three straight finals — for Rs 1.90 crore after a bidding war with DC.
UP Warriorz, entering the auction with the highest purse of Rs 14.5 crore, remained active and used their RTM card again to bring back England spinner Sophie Ecclestone for Rs 85 lakh.
South Africa opener Laura Wolvaardt was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 1.10 crore, and Gujarat Giants picked India pacer Renuka Singh for Rs 60 lakh. Healy, the first name called at the auction, did not receive a bid.
Meanwhile, Sneh Rana and Sree Charani went to DC for Rs 50 lakh, and Rs 1.3 crore, respectively.