Top 5 costliest players bought in the WPL 2024 auction

Only five players fetched over 1 crore in the WPL 2024 auction.

WPL 2024 auction was a huge competition where teams went all out to get the best players for the upcoming season. They were in a fierce battle, trying to outdo each other by bidding more and more to grab the very best talent and make their teams better. The auction was a busy and thrilling time, filled with negotiations and teams trying to outspend each other to secure the players they really wanted.

The players who cost the most money became the stars of the auction, showing how good they are on the field and how much their teams were willing to spend. The teams were determined to build squads that would not only win games but also get fans and rivals super excited for the next Women’s Premier League season.

Now let’s delve into the list of 5 costliest players bought in WPL 2024 auction.

5. Phoebe Litchfield – Gujarat Giants (Rs 1 crore) :

Australia’s Phoebe Litchfield commanded a fierce bidding war in the WPL 2024 auction, ultimately joining Gujarat Giants for a whopping Rs 1 crore. With a base price of INR 30 lakh, Litchfield drew initial interest from Gujarat Giants, and after a spirited back-and-forth with UP Warriorz, the bidding quickly surpassed 60 lakhs.

Gujarat Giants emerged victorious, securing the talented batter who had previously set the record for the fastest fifty in women’s T20Is in just 18 balls in October of the same year, equalling Sophie Devine’s previous milestone.

4. Shabnim Ismail – Mumbai Indians (Rs 1.2 crore) :

Mumbai Indians secured South African pace bowler Shabnim Ismail for Rs. 1.20 crore in the WPL 2024 auction. The 35-year-old played for the UP Warriorz in the last season and was released ahead of the second season and fetched a price higher than her previous acquisition at Rs. 1 crore by Lucknow-based franchise. Ismail had a notable stint with Hobart Hurricanes in the 2023 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), claiming 13 wickets in 14 matches with an economy rate of 6.22.

3. Vrinda Dinesh – UP Warriorz (Rs 1.3 crore) :

In a historic moment, 22-years-old batter Vrinda Dinesh made headlines by becoming the first uncapped player to command a bid of Rs 1.3 crore or more in the WPL auction, with UP Warriorz securing her services. A rising talent in Karnataka’s cricket scene, Vrinda has consistently showcased her skills in the women’s circuit over the past two years.

She made her debut in top-flight cricket as part of India Under-23 squad during the ACC Emerging Teams Cup in Hong Kong. Despite not being initially selected, her outstanding performances in warm-up matches caught the attention of cricket fans.

2. Kashvee Gautam – Gujarat Giants (Rs 2 crore) :

𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 bid 🤝🏻 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 player! 💪🏻 Kashvee Gautam joins our team for a day-record bid of ₹ 2Cr. 🔥#TATAWPLAuction #Cricket #BringItOn #Adani pic.twitter.com/Z4kr613yRo

— Gujarat Giants (@Giant_Cricket) December 9, 2023

WPL 2024 auction created a buzz with uncapped all-rounder Kashvee Gautam commanding a remarkable bid of INR 2 crore from Gujarat Giants. The auction witnessed a heated bidding war between UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants, with the latter emerging victorious with the highest bid for an uncapped Indian player.

Kashvee Gautam, a familiar name in Indian cricket, has made a mark with her standout performances in the domestic circuit. Hailing from Chandigarh, she gained prominence by claiming all ten wickets in a domestic U-19 One-day match in February 2020, earning recognition as a potential future superstar for India in women’s cricket.

1. Annabel Sutherland – Delhi Capitals (Rs 2 crore) :

Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland made headlines in WPL 2024 auction as she was secured by Delhi Capitals for a substantial sum of Rs. 2 crore. The 22-year-old was with Gujarat Giants in the last season and was released ahead of the auction, having been acquired for Rs. 70 lakh in the 2023 auction.

Sutherland, with 22 T20Is for Australia under her belt, has showcased her versatility by picking up 10 wickets in 19 innings at an economy rate of 7.68. Additionally, she has contributed with the bat, scoring 97 runs in 10 innings, with a highest score of 22 not out. The move to Delhi Capitals marks a new chapter in her T20 career, adding an exciting dimension to the team’s line-up in the upcoming season.

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