Deepti Sharma became the second most expensive player in WPL history, bought by UPW for Rs 3.2 crore

Deepti Sharma became the second most expensive player in WPL history: India’s star all-rounder and ICC Women’s World Cup ODI Player of the Tournament, Deepti Sharma, created history at the Women’s Premier League 2026 auction. Her bid increased from a base price of ₹50 lakh to ₹3.2 crore. The UP Warriors used their Right to Match (RTM) card to acquire her. Her salary last season was ₹2.6 crore, which will increase to ₹3.2 crore from next season. The UP Warriors bought her for six times her base price.

Tough competition for Deepti

The 2026 auction saw a fierce battle between the Delhi Capitals and UP Warriors for Deepti, but by using the RTM at the right time, UP brought her back to their camp. With this bid, Deepti became the second most expensive player in WPL history, after Smriti Mandhana, further cementing her reputation as a complete and effective player in women’s cricket.

Deepti Sharma returns to her home team

For Deepti Sharma, this moment is not just an auction win, but an emotional return. The Agra star will now once again represent her home state team, UP Warriors, with the respect and value she has long deserved through her performances. UP Warriors have brought back home not just a player, but a cricket icon who has become an inspiration for the entire state of Uttar Pradesh. We are telling you about the five most expensive players in Women’s Premier League history..

Most expensive player in the history of the WPL auction

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