WPL MEGA AUCTION MADNESS: The ₹3.5 CR RECORD BROKEN, The Steal of the Century, and the Unsold Shocker We Just Can't Process! (CrickTV.in Exclusive)
By Crick tv
Created at Dec 03, 2025 11:05 AM
Seriously, folks, are you kidding me? What we witnessed at this auction wasn't just an event—it was an absolute slugfest! Forget poker faces; we saw genuine panic, raw aggression, and some seriously genius moves on those bidding tables. This WPL season is going to be absolutely wild!
If your heart rate hasn't come down yet, join the club! This WPL auction has confirmed one thing: The league is no joke. Here's everything that went down. You simply won't believe some of these prices!
We are watching the #WPLMegaAuction make history!
1. The Money Pit: Who Got the Biggest Bag?
The entire focus was on the all-rounders. Teams were clearly terrified of missing out on the game-changers.
The ₹3.5 Crore Queens: Sciver-Brunt & Deepti Sharma!
We always knew the big bucks would come out, but watching this Bidding War unfold was wild.
The highest paid player remains Nat Sciver-Brunt, holding that incredible ₹3.5 Crore contract with MI. She’s their backbone, and frankly, she’s worth every penny.
But the real drama? That was Deepti Sharma. UP Warriorz weren't playing around! They used the RTM (Right to Match) card, smashing the paddle down to secure her for a whopping ₹3.20 Crores! That RTM Power Play was the most aggressive, decisive move of the day! This intense #BiddingWar defined the early rounds.
And let's talk about Amelia Kerr! MI needed an answer after losing Deepti, and they got it! They went all in, spending ₹3.00 Crores on the Kiwi gun player. You just know those two are going to be worth the price tag.
The Vibe Check: The air in the room was electric when Deepti's bidding went past ₹3 Crore. Owners were actually standing up. This wasn't strategy; this was pure, unadulterated passion.
The 'Wait, SERIOUSLY?' Deal: Captain Meg Lanning!
Okay, get this. The World Cup-winning captain, the ultimate skipper, Meg Lanning... she went to UP Warriorz (UPW) for just ₹1.90 Crores!
How did this happen? We're still scratching our heads! Maybe teams thought she was too expensive, or they missed her window.
But for UPW? This is the Steal of the Century and the Bargain Buy of the year. They got a leader, a rock, a tactical genius—all for less than ₹2 crore. Unbelievable.
2. The Smartest Snags: Value That Will Win Matches!
The real genius happens when the pressure is off. These two buys are going to look absolutely brilliant when the tournament starts.
Sophie Devine: The former RCB powerhouse was quietly bagged by Gujarat Giants (GG) for just ₹2.00 Crores. Let's be real—Devine is a match-winner in every single format. That's a huge return on investment.
Laura Wolvaardt: DC needed a dependable opener, and they got the aggressive South African for just ₹1.10 Crores. She's a pocket rocket! They avoided the hype and snagged a world-class talent on the cheap.
3. The Heartbreak Moment: Legends Get Snubbed!
Forget the money; the real emotional moment was seeing a few legends go unsold. This is the brutal reality of the auction.
Alyssa Healy: Seriously, who let this happen? The Australian captain, one of the best wicket-keeper batters on the planet, went Unsold! The silence in the room when the hammer dropped was the ultimate Unsold Shocker. Teams clearly backed their Indian keepers, but still... What were they thinking?
Issy Wong: The young pacer, who literally won MI the first title, was also left without a buyer. That's gotta hurt.
Team Strategy Power Rankings:
UP Warriorz (UPW): A+ Day. They paid big for their core (Deepti) but then got Lanning for a bargain. Their strategy was clear: Leadership and all-round quality. They look scary good.
Mumbai Indians (MI): Solid B+ Day. They paid big for Kerr, but their retention strategy kept them strong. They prioritized replacing quality with equal quality.
Conclusion: Brace Yourself for the Final Day!
The first half of the auction is history, but the war is only half over. Teams have burned cash and emotions are running high. The stage is set for an epic #WPL2026 season!
What was your biggest snubber? Did UPW make the winning move by getting Lanning? Hit the comments below and tell me who won the day!
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