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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.

By Adreej Kumar Mitra · Cric Tracker

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 10:39 AM

Key Things to Know

Smriti Mandhana is the most expensive player in WPL history following her INR 3.50 crore RCB retention.
Deepti Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner, and Nat Sciver-Brunt are tied for second place at INR 3.20 crore each.
Mumbai Indians purchased New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr at the WPL 2026 auction for INR 3 crore.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Smriti Mandhana leads the list of the most expensive players in Women's Premier League history after Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained her for INR 3.50 crore ahead of WPL 2026. Mandhana originally joined RCB for INR 3.40 crore at the inaugural 2023 auction and went on to captain the franchise to two championship titles, finishing as the top run-scorer in the 2026 season.

Deepti Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner, and Nat Sciver-Brunt share second place with deals worth INR 3.20 crore each. Amelia Kerr sits in third spot at INR 3 crore with Mumbai Indians, followed by Richa Ghosh at INR 2.75 crore with RCB, and Harmanpreet Kaur and Beth Mooney tied at INR 2.50 crore.

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