The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction wrapped up on Thursday with intense bidding battles and several record-breaking signings, building major excitement for the upcoming season. Deepti Sharma emerged as the most expensive player of the auction, bought by UP Warriorz for Rs 3.2 crore. In total, 67 players—including 23 overseas cricketers—were sold, with franchises spending a combined Rs 40.8 crore. Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru exhausted their full purse, completing 16-member squads consisting of 10 Indian and six overseas players each. Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz opted for larger 18-player squads, with Gujarat retaining a Right to Match (RTM) card and Warriorz finishing with Rs 15 lakh remaining. The auction featured several marquee signings. Amelia Kerr went to Mumbai Indians for Rs 3 crore, Meg Lanning was picked by UP Warriorz for Rs 1.9 crore, and Sophie Devine joined Gujarat Giants for Rs 2 crore. UP Warriorz also secured Shikha Pandey for Rs 2.4 crore and Asha Sobhana for Rs 1.1 crore, while Delhi Capitals added Laura Woolvaardt (Rs 1.1 crore) and Chinelle Henry (Rs 1.3 crore). Royal Challengers Bengaluru strengthened their squad with star names like Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, and Pooja Vastrakar. Gujarat Giants boosted their lineup with Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, and Georgia Wareham. Veteran internationals including Grace Harris, Kim Garth, and Yastika Bhatia were also hot picks, attracting competitive bidding across franchises. With team rosters now complete, WPL 2025 promises high-octane clashes, standout performances, and new rivalries—with top buys like Deepti Sharma expected to play pivotal roles in the season ahead.