Big money deals! Top 5 most expensive WPL 2026 buys

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The WPL 2026 mega auction saw some massive deals as franchises spent big to sign top international and Indian stars. Here are the top 5 most expensive buys of the season.

5. Meg Lanning – ₹1.9 Crore

Former Australia captain Meg Lanning went to UP Warriorz for ₹1.9 crore

4. Sophie Devine – ₹2.0 Crore

Explosive all-rounder Sophie Devine was snapped up by Gujarat Giants for ₹2.0 crore

3. Shikha Pandey – ₹2.4 Crore

Experienced Indian pacer Shikha Pandey returned to UP Warriorz for a big price of ₹2.4 crore.

2. Amelia Kerr – ₹3.0 Crore

All-round star Amelia Kerr was picked by Mumbai Indians for ₹3.0 crore, making her the second costliest buy of the auction

1. Deepti Sharma – ₹3.2 Crore

Deepti Sharma became the most expensive player of the WPL 2026 auction as UP Warriorz secured her for a record ₹3.2 crore

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