WPL Squads Reloaded: Rs 40 Cr Spent, Deepti & Kerr Deals That Broke the Bank!

Auction Highlights

Teams retained limited cores before the November 27 auction, filling 73 slots from 277 players. UP Warriorz dominated with biggest purse and RTMs, securing Deepti Sharma as top buy. MI focused on all-round depth, while RCB bolstered batting firepower.​

Team Breakdowns

Mumbai Indians (16 players, 6 overseas) built title-winning core around Harmanpreet Kaur and Kerr. RCB (18 players) paired Mandhana-Ghosh with Perry. Delhi Capitals emphasized all-rounders like Henry. Gujarat Giants leaned on Mooney-Devine but lack depth. UP Warriorz (18 players) assembled balanced attack with Lanning, Deepti.​

Key Highlights

Top Buy: Deepti Sharma (UPW, Rs 3.2 Cr RTM).

Amelia Kerr: MI (Rs 3 Cr); Sophie Devine: GG (Rs 2 Cr).

MI Strength: All-rounders (Kerr, Sciver-Brunt, Matthews).

UPW Edge: Big spending on Deepti, Lanning, Litchfield.

RCB Firepower: Mandhana (Rs 3.5 Cr), Perry, Ghosh duo.

Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Hindustan Times, India TV.