WPL 2025 Mini-Auction: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 mini-auction on Sunday witnessed some dramatic moments as Mumbai Indians splurged ₹1.90 crore to secure Mumbai all-rounder Simran Shaikh, making her the costliest player in this year’s auction. Here’s a breakdown of the highlights:
Top Bids and Star Signings
- Simran Shaikh (₹1.90 crore, Mumbai Indians)
- The highest bid of the auction!
- Known for her explosive power-hitting, Shaikh brings versatility to MI’s lineup.
- Mumbai Indians’ coach praised her ability to strike sixes lower down the order, labeling her a “key target.”
- G Kamilini (₹1.60 crore, Mumbai Indians)
- A 16-year-old Tamil Nadu wicketkeeper and left-handed batter.
- One of the youngest and most exciting prospects to join MI.
- Deandra Dottin (₹1.70 crore, Gujarat Giants)
- The seasoned West Indies all-rounder returns to Gujarat for a hefty price.
- Expected to play a crucial leadership role.
- Prema Rawat (₹1.20 crore, Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
- Crossed the ₹1 crore mark to join RCB.
- A promising addition to the team’s middle order.
Notable Snubs
- Big names like Sneh Rana and Poonam Yadav went unsold, raising eyebrows among fans and pundits.
Simran Shaikh’s Journey
- From UP Warriorz to Record-Breaker:
- After an underwhelming debut in WPL 2023 (29 runs in 9 matches), Shaikh went unsold in the 2024 auction.
- Bounced back strongly in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, scoring 176 runs in 11 games with a highest score of 47.
- Why Mumbai Indians Targeted Her:
- Exceptional strike rate and six-hitting ability.
- Fits perfectly into MI’s plans to strengthen their middle order.
Coach’s Insight
Michael Klinger, Gujarat Giants’ coach, shared insights into their strategy:
“We’ve been watching local tournaments closely. Simran stands out with her power-hitting and complements our squad perfectly. She’s exactly what we need in our top six-seven.”
The WPL 2025 Mini-Auction set the stage for another thrilling season, with young stars and seasoned players ready to shine. Can Simran Shaikh justify her record-breaking price tag?
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