UP Warriorz have reinforced their core with four RTM picks and major marquee signings, including Australia's former captain Meg Lanning and young gun Phoebe Litchfield

The 2026 Women's Premier League mega auction in New Delhi turned into a roller-coaster as all five franchises UP Warriorz, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Giants scrambled to build solid squads.

Deepti Sharma is now the second-highest-paid Indian player in WPL history, just Rs 20 lakh behind Smriti Mandhana.

Deepti Sharma was sold for ₹3.2 crore to UP Warriorz via right-to-match, making her the joint-second most expensive player at the WPL.

UP Warriorz director of cricket Kshemal Waingankar said it was "too early to say" who would lead the side in the upcoming WPL season, after buying back Deepti Sharma and including multi-time World Cup-winning captain Meg Lanning.

Deepti Sharma expectedly fetched the big bucks at the WPL auction in New Delhi on Thursday as UP Warriorz used the Right to Match card for the India all-rounder.

UP Warriorz (UPW) acquired the services of the Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma and England star player Sophie Ecclestone via Right-to-Match (RTM) card during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction

Women's Premier League Auction 2026 Highlights: Deepti Sharma fetched the highest bid of the WPL 2026 mega auction, being sold for Rs 3.2 crore to UP Warriorz.

Women's Premier League 2026 Mega Auction Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch.

The Women's Premier League (WPL) mega auction will take place on Thursday in the national capital with a total of 277 players going under the hammer.