The WPL 2026 mega auction was an exciting and surprising event, with all five teams bidding hard to acquire the best players available. There were many nail-biting bidding battles, surprises and record-breaking bids at the auction. As a result of combining veteran stars and young talent, the auction is considered one of the best auctions in the league's history.

One of the biggest highlights of the day was India’s World Cup star Deepti Sharma becoming the most expensive buy of the entire auction. Her bidding started at just ₹50 lakh but quickly went up as Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz fought hard to sign her. Just when it seemed like Delhi Capitals would win the bid, UP Warriorz used their Right-to-Match card and brought Deepti back for a massive ₹3.2 crore. Her price and popularity showed how important she is in both batting and bowling roles.

The auction also gave fans some unexpected moments. One of the biggest surprises came when six-time World Cup champion Alyssa Healy went unsold in the marquee round. Since she had missed the previous season due to injury, teams were cautious with their bids. With 276 players available and only 73 slots to fill, franchises had to choose carefully. By the end of the auction, five players stood out as the most expensive signings of WPL 2026.

1. Deepti Sharma – ₹3.2 Crore (UP Warriorz)

Deepti Sharma, the Player of the Tournament from India’s World Cup-winning team, was expected to attract heavy bidding. Surprisingly, she received only one early bid when Delhi Capitals started at ₹50 lakh. UP Warriorz quickly used their Right-to-Match card, and even when Delhi pushed the amount straight to ₹3.2 crore, UP matched it easily. This made Deepti the second most expensive player in WPL history.

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2. Amelia Kerr – ₹3 Crore (Mumbai Indians)

Mumbai Indians could not retain Amelia Kerr due to retention limits, but they were very keen to bring her back. They spent almost their full purse to sign her again for ₹3 crore. UP Warriorz also wanted her because she was the highest wicket-taker last season, but Mumbai’s strong bidding ensured she returned to their team.

3. Shikha Pandey – ₹2.4 Crore (UP Warriorz)

Shikha Pandey, one of India’s best-performing bowlers in recent tournaments, drew a strong bidding fight between RCB and UP Warriorz. Both teams pushed her price up from ₹40 lakh to a massive ₹2.4 crore. UP Warriorz eventually won the battle, and her medium-pace bowling will be very useful for them this season.

4. Sophie Devine – ₹2 Crore (Gujarat Giants)

Experienced New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine will now join Gujarat Giants after moving from RCB. The Giants won a tough three-way fight against RCB and Delhi Capitals to secure her for ₹2 crore. Devine adds power to their top order and also gives them a reliable part-time medium-pace option with the ball.

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5. Meg Lanning – ₹1.9 Crore (UP Warriorz)

Former Australia captain Meg Lanning was bought by UP Warriorz for ₹1.9 crore. She had led Delhi Capitals to three back-to-back runner-up finishes in previous WPL seasons. With seven World Cup titles to her name, her experience will be extremely valuable, and she might also become the new captain for UP Warriorz.

The Sydney Sixers Women have made a confident start in the tournament. The team performed well against the Perth Scorchers Women, winning by 10 wickets. They comfortably chase down the target of 110 runs.

On the other hand, the Hobart Hurricanes Women's team has also made a good start to the campaign. In their last game, they won by 6 wickets against the Hobart Hurricanes Women. However, this will be a tougher challenge for the team as they are up against one of the favourite teams this season.

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SS-W vs HB-W Match Details

• Match: Sydney Sixers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women, 7th Match

• Date: 13th November 2025

• Time: 1.40 PM IST

• Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

SS-W vs HB-W Weather Report

SS-W vs HB-W Pitch Report

The surface here will be good for batting with very short boundaries on either side. We can expect a high-scoring fixture, and both teams will prefer chasing.

Top Batters to Watch – SS-W vs HB-W

• Danielle Wyatt (HB-W): 90 runs in this Tournament 

• Sophia Dunkley (SS-W): 61 runs in this Tournament 

• Nicola Carey (HB-W): 58 runs in this Tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – SS-W vs HB-W

• Ashleigh Gardner (SS-W): 5 wickets in this Tournament 

• Ellyse Perry (SS-W): 2 wickets in this Tournament 

• Heather Graham (HB-W): 2 wickets in this Tournament 

SS-W vs HB-W Recent Form

SS-W vs HB-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If SS-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 160–170

• Match Result: SS-W to win

Scenario 2: If HB-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 135–150

• Match Result: SS-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

SS-W vs HB-W Predicted Playing XIs

Sydney Sixers Women 

Ashleigh Gardner (c), Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Amelia Kerr, Erin Burns, Maitlan Brown, Mady Villiers, Emma Manix-Geeves (wk), Mathilda Carmichael, Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Cheatle

Hobart Hurricanes Women 

Elyse Villani (c), Lizelle Lee (wk), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Rachel Trenaman, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith.

SS-W vs HB-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that the Sydney Sixers Women will win this WBBL 2025 match. Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley and Amelia Kerr will be key players to watch out for.

SS-W vs HB-W Match FAQs

In the 15th ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, New Zealand Women will lock horns with Sri Lanka Women on Tuesday at the R. Premadasa Stadium. The two teams have met on 16 occasions in the past, and New Zealand Women have come out on top with 13 wins. Sri Lanka Women have managed to score 2 wins.

With only one win and two losses in the tournament, New Zealand Women are currently in 5th place in the point table. Their net run rate is -0.245. Sri Lanka Women are ranked 7th on the point table with 2 losses and have yet to win a single game in the tournament. Their net run rate is -1.526

NZ-W vs SL-W Match Details

Date: 14th October 2025

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium 

Live Streaming: Fancode

NZ-W vs SL-W Weather Report

Throughout the game, there were no signs of rain interruptions. The conditions are pleasant and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters NZ-W vs SL-W

• Sophie Devine (NZ-W) - 260 runs in this tournament 

• Brooke Halliday (NZ-W) - 142 runs in this tournament 

• Laura Wolvaardt (SA-W) - 89 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler NZ-W vs SL-W

• Inoka Ranaweera (SL-W) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

• Lea Tahuhu (NZ-W) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

• Jess Kerr (NZ-W) - 7 wickets in this tournament 

NZ-W vs SL-W Recent Performance

NZ-W vs SL-W Today's Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If NZ-W bats first

• Powerplay prediction - 45-50 Runs

• First Innings score prediction - NZ-W is expected to score 250- 260 runs

• Result prediction- NZ-W will win the match by 50-60 runs

Scenario 2- If the SL-W bats first

• Powerplay prediction - 30-40 Runs

• First Innings score prediction- SL-W is expected to score 180-210 runs

• Result prediction- NZ-W will win the match by 5 wickets 

Who will hit the Most Sixes?

Who will hit the most sixes for New Zealand Women in the match: Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr

Who will hit the most sixes for Sri Lanka Women in the match: Chamari Atapattu and Hasini Perera

Who will hit the Most Fours?

Who will hit the most fours for New Zealand Women in the match: Georgia Plimmer and Brooke Halliday 

Who will hit the most fours for Sri Lanka Women in the match: Harshitha Samarawickrama and Kavisha Dilhari

NZ-W vs SL-W Predicted Playing XI

New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Playing XI 

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Gaze (WK), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Playing XI 

Hasini Perera, Chamari Atapattu, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (WK), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera.

NZ-W vs SL-W Complete Squad

New Zealand Women - 

Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu.

Sri Lanka Women -

Chamari Athapaththu, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya.

NZ-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

New Zealand Women to win

We predict that New Zealand Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday will be key players to watch out for.

FAQs – NZ-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction

Q1. What is the venue for today’s NZ-W vs SL-W match?

A: The match will be played at R. Premadasa Cricket Stadium

Q2. Who are the key players to watch in today’s match?

A: Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday for New Zealand Women; Hasini Perera, Chamari Atapattu and Harshitha Samarawickrama for Sri Lanka Women.

New Zealand Women are currently at the 7th spot in the point table with 2 consecutive losses in the ongoing tournament. Their net run rate stands at -1.485. Bangladesh Women currently stands at the 4th spot in the point table with a single win and a loss. Their net run rate stands at +0.573.

In the past, NZ-W vs BAN-W has taken place 4 times, and in all 4 matches, New Zealand Women emerged victorious in two matches, and the remaining two matches ended with no result.

NZ-W vs BAN-W Match Details

Date: 10th October 2025

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati 

Live Streaming: Fancode

NZ-W vs BAN-W Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters NZ-W vs BAN-W

• Sophie Devine (NZ-W) - 197 runs in this tournament 

• Sobhana Mostary (BAN-W) - 84 runs in this tournament 

• Brooke Halliday (NZ-W) - 73 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler NZ-W vs BAN-W

• Fahima Khatun (BAN-W) - 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Amelia Kerr (NZ-W) - 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Lea Tahuhu (NZ-W) - 4 wickets in this tournament 

NZ-W vs BAN-W Recent Performance

NZ-W vs BAN-W Today's Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If NZ-W bats first

• Powerplay prediction - 52 Runs

• First Innings score prediction - NZ-W is expected to score 220- 240 runs

• Result prediction- NZ-W will win the match by 35-40 runs

Scenario 2- If the BAN-W bats first

• Powerplay prediction - 40 Runs

• First Innings score prediction- BAN-W is expected to score 150-170 runs

• Result prediction- NZ-W will win the match by 3 wickets 

Who will hit the Most Sixes?

Who will hit the most sixes for New Zealand Women in the match: Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine

Who will hit the most sixes for Bangladesh Women in the match: Sharmin Akhter and Nigar Sultana

Who will hit the Most Fours?

Who will hit the most fours for New Zealand Women in the match: Georgia Plimmer and Amelia Kerr 

Who will hit the most fours for Bangladesh Women in the match: Rubya Haider and Sobhana Mostary

NZ-W vs BAN-W Predicted Playing XI

New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Playing XI 

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Bree Illing, Lea Tahuhu.

Bangladesh Women (BAN-W) Playing XI 

Rubya Haider, Sobhana Mostary, Sharmin Akhter, Nigar Sultana (c & wk), Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Fahima Khatun, Nahida Akter, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Shanjida Akter.

NZ-W vs BAN-W Complete Squad

New Zealand Women - 

Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu

Bangladesh Women -

Nigar Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter, Farzana Haque, Rubya Haider Jhelik, Sharmin Akter Supta, Sobhana Mostary, Ritu Moni, Shorna Akter, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya Khan, Marufa Akter, Fariha Islam Trisna, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Nishita Akter Nishi, Sumaiya Akter.

NZ-W vs BAN-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

New Zealand Women to win

We predict that New Zealand Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine will be key players to watch out for.

FAQs – NZ-W vs BAN-W Today Match Prediction

Q1. What is the venue for today’s NZ-W vs BAN-W match?

A: The match will be played at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.

Q2. Who will win today’s NZ-W vs BAN-W match?

A: According to our today's match prediction, New Zealand Women are the favorites to win the 11th ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025.

Q3. What is the weather forecast for the NZ-W vs BAN-W match?

A: The weather is expected to be clear with no chances of rain and ideal conditions for cricket.

Q4. Who are the key players to watch in today’s match?

A: Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine for New Zealand; Sobhana Mostary, Sharmin Akhter and Nigar Sultana for Bangladesh.

In the 7th ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, New Zealand Women will meet South Africa Women on Monday at the Hokar Stadium, Indore. The two teams have an intense rivalry in international women’s cricket, and the Monday clash is expected to be a thrilling contest.

New Zealand is currently at the 7th spot in the point table with a single loss in the first match of the tournament. Their net run rate stands at -1.780. South Africa Women currently stand at the 8th spot in the point table, also with a loss in their first match, and their net run rate stands at -3.773.

NZ-W vs SA-W Match Details

Date: 6th October 2025

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

NZ-W vs SA-W Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters NZ-W vs SA-W

• Sophie Devine (NZ-W) - 112 runs in this tournament 

• Amelia Kerr (NZ-W) - 33 runs in this tournament 

• Brooke Halliday (NZ-W) - 28 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler NZ-W vs SA-W

• Jess Kerr (NZ-W) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Lea Tahuhu (NZ-W) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Amelia Kerr (SA-W) - 2 wickets in this tournament 

NZ-W vs SA-W Recent Performance

NZ-W vs SA-W Today's Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If NZ-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction - NZ-W is expected to score 300-310 runs

• Result prediction- NZ-W will win the match by 60-80 runs

Scenario 2- If the SA-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SA-W is expected to score 240-260 runs.

• Result prediction- NZ-W will win the match by 3 wickets 

NZ-W vs SA-W Predicted Playing XI

New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Playing XI 

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Bree Illing, Lea Tahuhu.

South Africa Women (SA-W) Playing XI 

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Anneke Bosch, Tazmin Brits, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Masabata Klaas.

NZ-W vs SA-W Complete Squad

New Zealand Women - 

Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu.

South Africa Women -

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Ayabonga Khaka, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Tazmin Brits, Sinalo Jafta, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Masabata Klaas, Sune Luus, Karabo Meso, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nondumiso Shangase.

NZ-W vs SA-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

New Zealand Women to win

We predict that New Zealand Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr and Lea Tahuhu will be key players to watch out for.

Birmingham Phoenix Women held their nerves to defend 111 runs and beat Manchester Originals by 16 runs. Captain Ellyse Perry was brilliant, scoring an unbeaten 55 off 48 balls. She got good support from Sterre Kalis, who made 43 not out, and together they helped the team reach a total the bowlers could defend. The Originals’ bowlers tried hard, with Sophie Ecclestone taking 1/21 and Deandra Dottin 1/6, but it wasn’t enough.

After losing a couple of early wickets, Perry calmly guided the team with Kalis by her side. Their partnership built the momentum, taking Phoenix past 110. Manchester Originals struggled right from the start, losing their openers for ducks. Captain Beth Mooney and Kathryn Bryce went early, and the team was under pressure. Amelia Kerr (9) and Seren Smale (29) tried to hold the innings together, while Lauren Filer scored a quick 19 off 11 balls to give some fight. But Phoenix bowlers were too strong. Megan Schutt took 3/14 and Phoebe Brett 2/11, breaking through the Originals’ lineup. In the end, Originals couldn’t reach the target and lost by 16 runs.

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Manchester Originals Women won a easy game after beating Welsh Fire Women by 7 wickets in Match 12 of The Hundred Women’s 2025. The Manchester Originals won the toss and chose to bowl first. Their bowlers bowled well from the start, not letting Welsh Fire settle.

The batting side kept losing wickets and ended with only 74 runs in 100 balls. Hayley Matthews scored 22 off 33 balls, but no one else stayed long. Mahika Gaur (2/14), Sophie Ecclestone (2/13), Lauren Filer (2/14), and Kathryn Bryce (2/7) all bowled well to keep the score low.

Chasing 75, Manchester Originals lost Beth Mooney and Amelia Kerr early, but Kathryn Bryce kept things calm with a fine 45 off 41 balls. Seren Smale added an unbeaten 20 off 27 balls to take the team home in just 81 balls, with 19 left. It was a solid all-round show from the Originals, giving Welsh Fire no chance.

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In the Match no 5 of The Hundred Women’s Competition 2025 was a nail-biting, Manchester Originals Women (MCRW) kept their cool and beat Oval Invincibles Women (OVLW) by just 2 runs. Asked to bat first again, the Originals managed 139/6 on a tough pitch, thanks to a brilliant knock from captain Beth Mooney. The Invincibles looked comfortable during most of their chase, but the Originals’ bowlers stayed tight at the end to pull off a thrilling win.

After losing Kathryn Bryce early, Beth Mooney took charge and played a fine innings of 70 from just 45 balls, hitting 10 boundaries. Bryce made 24 off 18 balls, while Amelia Kerr added 15 off 15. Wickets kept falling one by one, but the Originals fought hard to reach 139. For the Invincibles, Marizanne Kapp bowled brilliantly, taking 2/20 in her 20 balls, while Tash Farrant and Ryana MacDonald-Gay also bowled tight spells and took crucial wickets.

Chasing 140, Lauren Winfield-Hill gave the Invincibles a flying start with 33 from 25 balls, including 6 fours. Meg Lanning kept the innings steady with 56 off 42, and Alice Capsey scored 17 off 14. Even with plenty of wickets in hand, the Invincibles couldn’t find enough boundaries in the last few overs, and the Originals held on for a dramatic 2-run win.

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The third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) concluded on March 15, 2025, leaving cricket fans in awe of the incredible talent on display. From breathtaking batting displays to game-changing bowling spells, this season showcased some of the finest performances in women’s cricket. As Mumbai Indians clinched their second title in a thrilling final against Delhi Capitals, several players emerged as the heartbeat of WPL 2025.

1. Nat Sciver-Brunt (Mumbai Indians)

Sciver-Brunt's standout performance during the WPL 2025 season single handedly led to the Mumbai Indians capturing the team’s second WPL Title. Her all around performances were at an all-time best, earning her the Orange Cap and Player of the Series after scoring an astounding 523 runs in 10 matches with an average of 65.37 and strike rate of 152.27.

 2. Amelia Kerr (Mumbai Indians) 

Kerr was outstanding with the ball as well and was sharer of the purple cap with the most wickets in the tournament at 18. In her best performance of the tournament against the UP Warriorz, Kerr bowled a true match winning spell where she claimed 5 wickets for 38 runs.

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3. Ellyse Perry (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Perry proved her batting skills yet again by scoring 372 runs in eight matches with an average of 93.00. Although Royal Challengers Bangalore ended up facing quite a few hurdles during the tournament, Perry's promise was one of those beautiful highlights.

4. Hayley Matthews (Mumbai Indians)

Hayley Matthews was a dual threat for Mumbai Indians, contributing significantly with both bat and ball. She scored 307 runs and was joint top wicket-taker with 18 wickets, playing a crucial role in Mumbai's successful campaign. 

5. Harmanpreet Kaur (Mumbai Indians)

Mumbai Indians' captain, Harmanpreet Kaur, led from the front with 302 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 154.87. Her captain's knock of 66 off 44 balls in the final against Delhi Capitals was instrumental in securing the title for her team. 

These players not only delivered individual brilliance but also elevated the overall competition, making WPL 2025 a memorable tournament.