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

UP Warriorz (UPW) head coach Abhishek Nayar underlined the importance of stability after the 2026 WPL auction.

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.

Alyssa Healy was the first name to go under the hammer during the WPL 2026 auction.

Women's Premier League 2026: Full squads of all teams after mega auction and salaries

Top 10 Buys Of Women's Premier League 2026 Auction: From Deepti Sharma To Shikha Pandey

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.

2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) added England fast bowler Lauren Bell and left-arm spinner Linsey Smith to their roster at the 2026 Womens Premier League (WPL) mega auction on Thursday.

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.

WPL 2026 Auction: UP Warriorz had the busiest day and they landed with the costliest buy of the evening with Deepti Sharma at Rs 3.20 crore

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.

The WPL auction will take place in New Delhi on Thursday. The auction player list has been unveiled with 277 players aiming to fill 73 available slots.

In its three seasons so far, the Women's Premier League (WPL) has already proven to be a launchpad for talented cricketers to shine and enter the Indian team.