The WPL 2026 mega auction began with several headline-worthy moves as teams raced to secure top talent for the upcoming season.
Mumbai Indians made a strong early statement by bringing back Amelia Kerr for ₹3 crore , reaffirming her value as a premier all-rounder.
UP Warriorz dominated the early bidding, picking up Meg Lanning for ₹1.9 crore and using the RTM card to retain Sophie Ecclestone for ₹85 lakh as well as Deepti Sharma for ₹3.2 crore
Delhi Capitals strengthened their top order by signing Laura Wolvaardt for ₹1.1 crore, while Gujarat Giants reinforced both departments with getting Sophie Devine for ₹2 crore Gujarat Giants and bowler Renuka Singh for ₹60 lakhs.
In the biggest surprise so far, Australian star Alyssa Healy went unsold failed to attract a bid in the opening rounds.
