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.

Guyana Amazon Warriors Women to start their Campaign against Trinbago Knight Riders Women at Providence Stadium, Guyana on 6th September from 11:30 pm onwards. The TKR Women were the first season’s champions and the last season’s finalists. On the other hand, Guyana Amazon Warriors Women are yet to touch the silverware.

In the last season, GAW Women finished at the bottom of the points table with just one win in four games. These included two tight games where they lost by a wicket against the champions Barbados Royals and one in the super-over against the Trinbago Knight Riders Women.

GAW-W vs TKR-W Match Details

Date: 6th September, 2025

Time: 11:30 PM IST

Venue: Guyana National Stadium, Guyana

Live Streaming: Fancode  

GAW-W vs TKR-W Weather & Pitch Report 

Whether Report -

Clear Sky 

Pitch Report -

• Avg 1st innings score: 135-150

• The chasing team has an advantage

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Top Batters to Watch in GAW-W vs TKR-W

• Stafanie Taylor (GAW-W) - 161 runs in this tournament (Previous Season)

• Deandra Dottin (TKR-W) - 119 runs in this tournament 

• Shikha Pandey (TKR-W) – 90 runs this tournament 

Top Bowler to Watch in GAW-W vs TKR-W

• Shabnim Ismail (GAW-W) - 9 wickets in this tournament 

• Samara Ramnath (TKR-W) - 5 wickets in this tournament 

• Shikha Pandey (TKR-W) - 4 wickets in this tournament 

GAW-W vs TKR-W Recent Form

GAW-W vs TKR-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If WDL bats first

• First Innings score prediction- GAW-W is expected to score 155-160 runs

• Result prediction- GAW-W will win the match by 20-30 Runs 

Scenario 2- If TKR-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- TKR-W is expected to score 125-140 runs.

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

GAW-W vs TKR-W Predicted Playing XI

Guyana Amazon Warriors Women (GAW-W) Playing XI 

Stafanie Taylor, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Chedean Nation, Britney Cooper, Shemaine Campbelle, Karishma Ramharack, Nyia Latchman, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Shabnim Ismail, Laura Harris, Madeline Penna.

Trinbago Knight Riders Women (TKR-W) Playing XI

Deandra Dottin, Shabika Gajnabi, Rashada Williams, Nerissa Crafton, Jahzara Claxton, Zaida James, Samara Ramnath, Jess Jonassen, Lizelle Lee, Shikha Pandey, Salonee Dangore.

GAW-W vs TKR-W Complete Squad

Guyana Amazon Warriors Women - 

Britney Cooper, Chedean Nation, Laura Harris, Realeanna Grimmond, Cherry-Ann Fraser, Madeline Penna, Stafanie Taylor, Lauren Winfield-Hill (WK), Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Kaysia Schultz, Nyia Latchman, Plaffiana Millington, Shabnim Ismail.

Trinbago Knight Riders Women -

Abigail Bryce, Nerissa Crafton, Shabika Gajnabi, Deandra Dottin, Jahzara Claxton, Salonee Dangore, Samara Ramnath, Shikha Pandey, Zaida James, Lizelle Lee (WK), Rashada Williams (WK), Jannillea Glasgow, Jess Jonassen, Keila Elliott, Shawnisha Hector.

GAW-W vs TKR-W Today Match Prediction - Who Will Win Today?

Guyana Amazon Warriors Women to win

We predict that Guyana Amazon Warriors Women will win this WCPL 2025 match. The likes of Stafanie Taylor, Lauren Winfield-Hill and Shabnim Ismail will be key players to watch out for.

The fourth edition of the Women’s Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) is ready to start on September 6, 2025, and promises plenty of crazy matches. This year’s WCPL 2025 tournament will see three Indian players Shreyanka Patil, Shikha Pandey, and Salonee Dangore take the matches and look to make an impact on the world stage.

1. Shreyanka Patil – Barbados Royals

🇮🇳From Bengaluru to Bridgetown, Barbados 🇧🇧

She’s young. She’s fun. And a WPL star! Say hello to your newest Royal, Shreyanka Patil! 🔥💗 pic.twitter.com/obYON2Ipgr

— Barbados Royals (@BarbadosRoyals) June 23, 2025

Shreyanka Patil made history in 2023 as the first Indian woman to play in the WCPL. After missing last season, she is back and will play for the defending champions, Barbados Royals.

She was the top wicket-taker in 2023, with 9 wickets in just 5 matches and an excellent economy rate of 5.83. Her four-wicket haul that season showed she can handle big moments. For India, she has 20 wickets in 16 T20I innings, and for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the WPL, she has taken 19 wickets in 15 games. She is also a powerful hitter, with a strike rate of 147.27 in the WPL. She will play a key role in helping the Royals defend their title.

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2. Shikha Pandey – Trinbago Knight Riders

Wickets, experience, and unmatched control 🤌

Welcome back, Shikha Pandey ❤️

Shikha Pandey | #WeAreTKR | #Trinbago Knight Riders | #WCPL2025 pic.twitter.com/EfKPEa1fGb

— Trinbago Knight Riders (@TKRiders) June 23, 2025

Experienced all-rounder Shikha Pandey will once again play for Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR). Last season, she picked up 4 wickets in 5 matches and also scored 90 runs at a strike rate of 92. Shikha has been a consistent performer for India, taking 43 wickets in 56 T20Is. She played for Delhi Capitals in the WPL league, she took 30 wickets in 27 matches, and she played WBBL 2024/25 with 12 wickets in 12 innings. Her skills and experience will be very crucial for TKR.

3. Salonee Dangore – Trinbago Knight Riders

She’s sharp. She’s fearless. She’s ours. ❤️

Welcome, Salonee Dangore 🔥

Salonee Dangore | #WeAreTKR | Trinbago Knight Riders | #WCPL2025 pic.twitter.com/4l7IjsUBZc

— Trinbago Knight Riders (@TKRiders) June 23, 2025

Salonee Dangore, a young leg-spin all-rounder from Chhattisgarh, will make her WCPL debut with TKR. She was the leading wicket-taker in the Senior Women’s One Day Trophy 2024, with 15 wickets in 6 matches. In T20s, she took 31 wickets in 36 games at an average of 17.52 and an economy of 5.32. She has also shown her ability with the bat by scoring 103 runs. She was a net bowler for Delhi Capitals during WPL 2025 and now has a chance to show her talent on the world stage.