3 Indian players who might break the bank in WPL auction [Source: @SportsUpdate045, @ImTanujSingh/X.com]
Every WPL auction brings drama, surprises, and big money signings. But the 2026 mega auction promises something special, a chance for teams to rebuild from scratch.
With several youngsters rising fast and senior pros hitting their peak, franchises will look closely at Indian players who can shape their core for the next three to four years.
A few players from the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 title-winning squad, especially, will be in focus.
Here are three Indian players who are most likely to trigger a bidding war in the WPL 2026 auction.
1. Pratika Rawal – India’s fast-rising opener
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(Table – Pratika’s stats in WODIs and Women’s World Cup)
The rise of Pratika Rawal has been nothing short of inspirational. From being a promising U19 performer to becoming a clutch player on the biggest stage, she exhibited outstanding maturity.
In the Women’s World Cup 2025, she aggregated 308 runs at 51.33 average with the bat until her injury ruled her out of the knockout stages.
She will likely be in the radar of teams needing a reliable opener like Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women and Delhi Capitals Women.
Even UP Warriorz Women, who love strong batting options, could break the bank for her. Overall, Pratika Rawal represents the new India which is bold, technically sharp, and mentally strong.
2. Deepti Sharma – The leader every franchise wants in their core
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(Table – Deepti Sharma’s stats in WT20Is and WPL)
A mega auction always puts a premium on leadership, and Deepti Sharma is exactly the kind of player teams want guiding their young squads.
With her experience of over 100 T20I wickets and 1100 T20I runs, she remains one of the world’s most complete all-rounders.
Her 2025 form has been outstanding, too. In the Women’s World Cup, Deepti finished as the highest-wicket-taker with 22 dismissals and also scored 215 runs.
Teams like Gujarat Giants, who lacked stability, and Delhi, who continue searching for a long-term Indian all-round core, may fight fiercely for her.
Even UP Warriorz, who previously had her, could push to bring her back.
3. Shree Charani – The young bowling star
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(Table – Shree Charani’s stats in WT20Is and WPL)
Shree Charani has become one of the most exciting young bowlers in India. In WODIs, she picked 23 wickets and also had 10 dismissals in T20Is. In WPL, however, she played just two games, picking up 4 wickets.
What makes Shree so valuable is her wicket-taking ability. Teams like UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants, who struggled with impactful bowlers in WPL 2025, may go heavily after her.
Mumbai Indians, known for investing in young Indian players, could also see her as the next long-term star to build around.
With her fearless style and a growing reputation, Shree Charani could easily become one of the most expensive Indian picks of the WPL 2026 auction.
