WPL Auction 2025 Highlights: Simran Shaikh sold for Rs 1.9 crore, Sneh Rana unsold

Giants coach Michael Klinger shared his thoughts on the signing of Deandra Dottin, explaining that the team had been targeting both Dottin and Simran Shaikh for their power and ability to maintain a high strike rate with the bat. He highlighted how their presence could create healthy competition for spots in the starting XI, which is crucial in fostering a winning culture. Klinger expressed excitement about the team’s first two picks.

He further emphasized that Dottin's form in the WBBL was a key factor in the decision. Klinger mentioned watching Dottin play against their team and being impressed by her ability to turn the game around quickly with the bat. He also noted her speed and accuracy with the ball, calling her a multi-dimensional player who fit the team’s needs. Additionally, her performances in helping West Indies reach the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup were instrumental in the team's interest.

South Africa's hard-hitting opener Lizelle Lee remains unsold.

New Zealand fast bowler Rosemary Mair goes unsold.

Indian domestic bowler Amisha Bahukhandi remains unsold.

Indian domestic all-rounder Ashwani Kumari unsold; played for DC in WPL 2024.

Indian domestic wicketkeeper Priyanka Bala unsold; was part of Mumbai Indians in WPL 2024.

Australia's bowler Milly Illingworth unsold.

Current India U-19 captain Niki Prasad unsold.

Indian domestic bowler Rima Ekka remains unsold.

Indian domestic bowler Arushi Goel sold to UP Warriorz for INR 10 lakh.

Indian domestic all-rounder Kranti Goud sold to UP Warriorz for INR 10 lakh.

Indian domestic all-rounder Sanskriti Gupta sold to Mumbai Indians for INR 10 lakh.

A skilled wicketkeeper, Nandini Kashyap will now compete with Taniyaa Bhatia for a spot in the starting XI. While Bhatia has the edge in glove work, Nandini could offer a more well-rounded package if the Capitals prioritize an all-around player.

In the 2024 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, Nandini scored 247 runs at an impressive average of 41.16 and a strike rate of 125.40 for Uttarakhand. She continued her strong form in the Challengers, topping the run charts with 332 runs in just five innings, averaging 83 and striking at 137.2.

Prema Rawat was initially signed at her base price of INR 10 lakh, but the bidding quickly escalated as Delhi Capitals raised the paddle. A fierce bidding war ensued, with the bid surpassing INR 1.2 crore, and ultimately, Royal Challengers Bangalore emerged victorious with the winning bid.

The auction for India U-19 opener G Kamalini saw Mumbai Indians jump in early with an INR 10 lakh bid. Delhi Capitals quickly countered, setting off an intense back-and-forth between the two teams. The bidding surged to INR 1.6 crore before Mumbai Indians clinched the rising star after a heated contest.

Heather Graham, the versatile allrounder who represents the Perth Scorchers and was a late addition to Australia's T20 World Cup squad due to Alyssa Healy's injury, found no takers in the WPL 2025 auction. Despite her credentials, Graham remains unsold this season.

Here comes Deandra Dottin, one of only three players with a reserve price of INR 50 lakh, and the bidding war begins. UP Warriorz quickly raise the paddle, but Gujarat Giants, who controversially released her after the first season, jump in, sparking an intense battle. The bid soars to INR 85 lakh in favor of the Giants.

The tension rises as the bid crosses INR 1 crore, with Warriorz raising the paddle to push the price up to INR 1.2 crore, just as the Giants seemed to be closing in. The Giants respond with a counteroffer of INR 1.3 crore, only for Warriorz to go one step higher. The price hits INR 1.5 crore before Gujarat Giants take the lead again.

After a fierce back-and-forth, the bid reaches INR 1.7 crore, and Gujarat Giants secure Dottin's services once more. What a dramatic turn of events — from a bitter exit to an unsold bid, and now, she's back with the team.

The WPL 2025 auction will commence at 3 PM IST on Sunday, December 15. Fans can catch all the live action as teams bid for the best talent to complete their squads for the upcoming season. With a total of 120 players, including both Indian and international stars, the competition for the remaining 19 slots promises to be fierce.

WPL 2025 Auction Live Updates: Here’s the remaining purse breakdown for all five teams, detailing their available budget and open slots:

The Meg Lanning-led Delhi Capitals have made it to the final twice but have fallen short of securing the title.

Delhi Capitals Squad: Meg Lanning (c), Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland.

Mumbai Indians: Priyanka Bala, Humairaa Kaazi, Fatima Jaffer, Isabelle Wong.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Disha Kasat, Indrani Roy, Nadine de Klerk, Shubha Satheesh, Shraddha Pokarkar, Simran Bahadur, Heather Knight.

Delhi Capitals: Laura Harris, Ashwani Kumari, Poonam Yadav, Aparna Mondal.

UP Warriorz: Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, S Yashasri, Lauren Bell.

Gujarat Giants: Sneh Rana, Kathryn Bryce, Trisha Poojitha, Veda Krishnamurthy, Traanum Pathan, Lea Tahuhu.