The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is gearing up for an exciting mini auction on December 15 in Bengaluru. The five teams in the league are looking to improve their squads and aim for championship glory next year.
To recap: The Mumbai Indians won the first championship in 2023, and this year, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted the trophy with the Delhi Capitals finishing as the runners-up in both seasons.
Before the auction, the Gujarat Giants have the largest budget of Rs 4.4 crore, while the Delhi Capitals have the lowest at Rs 2.5 crore. All five teams have a total of 19 player slots to fill—four teams need to fill four spots each, while one team has three spots to fill.
A total of 120 players have been shortlisted for the auction, including 91 Indian players and 29 from overseas. This list features nine experienced Indian players (capped) and 82 newcomers (uncapped), along with 21 experienced overseas players and eight newcomers.
Here’s a quick look at some of the players being auctioned:
– Lauren Bell (England) – Bowler, age 24
– Maia Bouchier (England) – Batter, age 26
– Darcie Brown (Australia) – Bowler, age 21
– Orla Prendergast (Ireland) – All-rounder, age 22
– Sneh Rana (India) – All-rounder, age 30
– Priyanka Bala (India) – Wicketkeeper, age 29
– Poonam Yadav (India) – Bowler, age 33
This mini auction is a big deal for the teams as they aim to strengthen their lineups for a shot at the championship title!
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