As many as 165 players went to the hammer at the WPL 2024 auction. However, with just 30 slots available, the fight for each spot was intense. The five teams—Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and UP Warriorz—were fighting tooth and nail for each pick. From uncapped players to already-established international stars, these are the top 5 buys of the WPL 2024 auction:
| Player | Franchise | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Shabnim Ismail | Mumbai Indians | 1.2 crore |
| Annabel Sutherland | Delhi Capitals | 2 crore |
| Meghna Singh | Gujarat Giants | 30 lakh |
| Vrinda Dinesh | UP Warriorz | 1.3 crore |
| Kashvee Gautam | Gujarat Giants | 2 crore |
Top 5 buys of WPL 2024 Auction
Kashvee Gautam
The right-arm seamer took 12 wickets in 7 matches at an economy rate of 4.14 in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy that concluded one month ago. She was also a part of India’s victorious Under-23 team in the ACC Emerging Tournament held in Hong Kong in June.
Annabel Sutherland
Despite being just 22 years old, she is already an established star. In the Women’s Big Bash League 2023 season, she scored 304 runs and claimed 21 wickets (highest for her club), the Melbourne Titans.
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Vrinda Dinesh
The 22-year-old batter was part of India’s U-23 ACC Emerging Teams Cup in Hong Kong, scoring a crucial 36 runs from 29 balls. Playing in the senior women’s one-day competition for Karnataa, she made 477 runs in just 11 innings, becoming the third-highest run-getter of the event.
Shabnim Ismail
The veteran pacer from South Africa played just three matches in the 2023 WPL season. The 4th highest wicket-taker in women’s T20I history will be ready to jump on the WPL bandwagon and show her worth in the upcoming season of the league.
Meghna Singh
After going unsold in the WPL 2023 auction, Meghna Singh has roared back in the 2024 edition. Having played just 9 T20Is, the right-arm pacer has an underwhelming record (4 wickets). Having been bought by the Gujarat Giants for 30 lakh, Meghna will be desperate to prove herself.
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