WPL mega auction: Deepti Sharma returns to UP Warriorz for ₹3.20 cr, Amelia Kerr, Lannning also fetch high bids

Deepti Sharma expectedly fetched the big bucks at the WPL auction here on Thursday (November 27, 2025) as UP Warriorz used the Right to Match card for the India all-rounder, securing her services for ₹3.20 crore.

Mumbai Indians bought last season’s join highest wicket taker New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr for ₹3 crore.

The seasoned duo of Australian Meg Lanning and Kiwi Sophie Devine were also among the top buys in the marquee set that featured eight players.

Gujarat Giants bought Devine for ₹2 crore while UP Warriorz bagged Lanning, who led Delhi Capitals to three consecutive finals, for ₹1.90 crore after a bidding war with DC.

Warriorz, who entered the auction with the highest prize purse ₹14.5 crore, was very active as they exercised their RTM card once again to buy back leading England spinner Sophie Ecclestone for ₹85 Lakh.

South African opener Laura Wolvaardt went to DC for ₹1.10 crore while the Giants purchased India pacer Renuka Singh for ₹60 lakh. Australia captain Alyssa Healy was the first name to go under the hammer and surprisingly found no takers.