WPL history: 5 most expensive players of all time
From Smriti Mandhana's record retention to a three-way tie at No. 2, these are the biggest contracts women's cricket's premier T20 league has ever seen.
The Women's Premier League has grown into one of the most competitive T20 leagues in women's cricket, and the auction and retention numbers reflect that ambition. Franchise owners have invested heavily to secure the best talent from India and around the world.
Across four seasons, a handful of players have commanded contracts that stand well above the rest. Here is a look at the five most expensive players in WPL history, counting down from the joint fifth spot to the top.
5. Harmanpreet Kaur and Beth Mooney
Former India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was held back by Mumbai Indians at INR 2.50 crore ahead of the WPL 2026 mega-auction. Her leadership helped the franchise claim two WPL titles. With the bat, Harmanpreet has been equally impressive, accumulating 1,193 runs across 34 innings at an average of 45.88 and a strike rate of 145.49.
Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney was acquired by Gujarat Giants for INR 2.50 crore, placing her level with Harmanpreet in the all-time list. Across 27 WPL matches, Mooney has scored 780 runs at an average of 33.91 and a strike rate of 129.79. In WPL 2026, she gathered 258 runs from nine games at a strike rate of 122.27.
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