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WPL 2024 Auction: Kashvee Gautam Tops Player Auction with Record ₹2 Crore Bid

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In today’s highly anticipated Tata WPL 2024 Player Auction, the cricketing world witnessed an intense bidding war, with teams vying for top talent to bolster their lineups for the upcoming Women’s Premier League season.

The auction was marked by some record-breaking bids, with Kashvee Gautam emerging as the most expensive player of the session, securing a whopping ₹2,00,00,000 deal. This all-rounder’s exceptional skills have significantly impacted the Gujarat Giants, who have invested heavily in her ability to change games with bat and ball.

The Delhi Capitals showed strategic diversity in their choices, acquiring all-rounder Annabel Sutherland and wicketkeeper Aparna Mondal, among others, signaling a strong all-round development. Sutherland, an Australian cricketer known for her aggressive playing style and versatility, was bought for an impressive ₹2,00,00,000, matching the day’s highest bid.

The Mumbai Indians also made notable acquisitions, including South African bowler Shabnim Ismail and all-rounder Sujata S, reflecting their focus on a balanced team with strong bowling options.

Royal Challengers Bangalore seemed to have a clear strategy, investing ₹90,00,000 in Erin Blath, a move that suggests a focus on building a solid batting lineup for the challenges ahead.

UP Warriorz appeared to have a balanced approach towards their picks, adding both batters and all-rounders to their squad, including Vrinda Dinesh and Salma Tiholari, ensuring depth in both departments.

Overall, the auction saw a total of 30 players sold, with 9 overseas players joining the fray. This diversity signifies the global appeal of the league and the growing interest in women’s cricket worldwide.

The total amount spent in today’s auction reached ₹12,75,00,000, indicating the league’s financial robustness and the value placed on acquiring top-tier talent. This year’s auction has undoubtedly set the stage for an exciting Women’s Premier League season, with teams looking more competitive than ever. Fans can look forward to a tournament filled with high-class cricket and emerging talents showcasing their prowess on the field.

Delhi Capitals players from the Tata WPL 2024 Player Auction:

Player NameCountryPositionTeam in WPLAmount (₹)
Annabel Sutherland ✈AustraliaAll-RounderDelhi Capitals2,00,00,000
Aparna MondalIndiaWicket-KeeperDelhi Capitals10,00,000
Ashwani KumariIndiaAll-RounderDelhi Capitals10,00,000

Gujarat Giants players from the Tata WPL 2024 Player Auction:

Player NameCountryPositionTeam in WPLAmount (₹)
Kashvee GautamIndiaAll-RounderGujarat Giants2,00,00,000
Phoebe Litchfield ✈AustraliaBatterGujarat Giants1,00,00,000
Meghna SinghIndiaAll-RounderGujarat Giants30,00,000
Lauren Cheatle ✈AustraliaBowlerGujarat Giants30,00,000
Veda KrishnamurthyIndiaBatterGujarat Giants30,00,000
Priya MishraIndiaBowlerGujarat Giants20,00,000
Trisha PoojithaIndiaBatterGujarat Giants10,00,000
Kathryn Bryce ✈ScotlandAll-RounderGujarat Giants10,00,000
Mannat KashyapIndiaAll-RounderGujarat Giants10,00,000
Tarannum PathanIndiaAll-RounderGujarat Giants10,00,000

Mumbai Indians players from the Tata WPL 2024 Player Auction:

Player NameCountryPositionTeam in WPLAmount (₹)
Shabnim Ismail ✈South AfricaBowlerMumbai Indians1,20,00,000
Sajana SIndiaAll-RounderMumbai Indians15,00,000
Amandeep KaurIndiaAll-RounderMumbai Indians10,00,000
Fatima JafferIndiaBowlerMumbai Indians10,00,000
Keerthana BalakrishnanIndiaAll-RounderMumbai Indians10,00,000

Royal Challengers Bangalore players from the Tata WPL 2024 Player Auction

Player NameCountryPositionTeam in WPLAmount (₹)
Ekta BishtIndiaBowlerRoyal Challengers Bangalore60,00,000
Georgia Wareham ✈AustraliaAll-RounderRoyal Challengers Bangalore40,00,000
Kate Cross ✈EnglandBowlerRoyal Challengers Bangalore30,00,000
Sabbineni MeghanaIndiaAll-RounderRoyal Challengers Bangalore30,00,000
Simran BahadurIndiaBowlerRoyal Challengers Bangalore30,00,000
Sophie Molineux ✈AustraliaAll-RounderRoyal Challengers Bangalore30,00,000
Shubha SatheeshIndiaAll-RounderRoyal Challengers Bangalore10,00,000

UP Warriorz players from the Tata WPL 2024 Player Auction:

Player NameCountryPositionTeam in WPLAmount (₹)
Vrinda DineshIndiaBatterUP Warriorz1,30,00,000
Dani Wyatt ✈EnglandBatterUP Warriorz30,00,000
Gouher SultanaIndiaBowlerUP Warriorz30,00,000
Poonam KhemnarIndiaAll-RounderUP Warriorz10,00,000
Saima ThakorIndiaAll-RounderUP Warriorz10,00,000

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