Most Expensive Players in WPL: Deepti Sharma Joins Smriti Mandhana in Elite List After Record Price at WPL 2026 Auction

Most Expensive Players in WPL: India all-rounder Deepti Sharma made a return to the UP Warriorz after they used the RTM to steal her from Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2026 auction) and acquired her for a record price of INR 3.2 crores. In the process, Deepti became the most expensive buy at the WPL 2026 auction and joined fellow Indian teammate Smriti Mandhana in the all-time list.

While the dynamic India opener and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper still holds the top spot after being bought for INR 3.4 cr in WPL 2023, Deepti is now the joint second on the list with Ashleigh Gardner and Nat Sciver-Brunt.

Most Expensive Players in WPL: Top Buys in WPL history

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Most Expensive Players in WPL: Top 5 Buys in WPL 2026 Auction

Speaking about the WPL 2026 auction, after Deepti, Kiwi all-rounder Amelia Kerr was the next biggest buy after two-time winners Mumbai Indians decided to splurge more than half their purse and secure her for a whopping INR 3 cr.

UP Warriorz, who entered the auction with the highest purse of INR 14.5 cr decided to splurge to secure a big overseas name as well. Check the top five most expensive players in WPL 2026 auction below.

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