In the recently concluded <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/">Women’s Premier League</a></strong> (WPL) auction, we saw how some players attracted huge sums from franchises due to their impeccable records and scintillating numbers. Smriti Mandhana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner, Deepti Sharma, and Shafali Verma are a few names who hit the headlines after becoming some of the most expensive buys at the event. In the upcoming tournament, their contribution will be crucial in determining the fortunes of their respective franchises.&nbsp;

On the contrary, there are also some names who got picked at the auction but might not make it to the playing XI even in a single match. Lack of experience, dismal numbers in recent matches, miserable records, and stiff competition from peers are some of the factors that may foil the chances of these players getting matches in the marquee event.

Here are five players who may have to wait longer than usual to feature in the playing XI:

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961570715_Komal-Zanzad.jpeg" alt="Komal Zanzad" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Komal Zanzad. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Komal Zanzad has played a lot of cricket in the domestic circuit for Vidarbha Women. Riding on her domestic experience, she broke into the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/royal-challengers-bangalore-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)</strong></a> camp, who bought her for 25 lakhs after Mumbai Indians chipped in to show interest in their bid.&nbsp;

Although Zanzad got a buyer in RCB, she might not get to wear the red and gold jersey in the first season. Her recent performances aren't very much in her favour as she failed to make a mark for India C Women in the 2022-23 Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy. In the domestic T20 competition, the pacer took only two wickets in three matches, at an economy of 6.00.&nbsp;

The presence of Renuka Singh will also affect her chances of making it to the RCB playing XI. Singh has been exceptional for India Women in the last few international games. Foreign pacers such as Megan Schutt and Ellyse Perry will also bolster RCB’s pace attack.

Click here to know more about the latest news and updates of WPL Schedule 2023, WPL Squad and <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/standings/">WPL Points table.</a></strong>

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961641798_Aparna-Mondal.jpeg" alt="Aparna Mondal" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Aparna Mondal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

Bengal player Aparna Mondal got fetched at her base price of INR 10 lakh in the 2023 WPL auction, by <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/delhi-capitals-women/">Delhi Capitals</a></strong> who seem to have acknowledged her batting abilities. The 27-year-old player is a reliable top-order batter for Bengal in the domestic circuit.

However, her franchise may pass her for their 11-member squad, as she hasn’t been up to the mark in her recent appearances. In her last eight matches, she failed to deliver an impressive knock with the bat.

In 2022, she represented India D Women in the 2022-23 Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy. The tournament was a perfect platform for Mondal to retain her form but she failed to make a mark. She was included in the playing XI against India A but failed to take advantage of the opportunity and scored just 13 runs.

Coming into the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>WPL</strong></a> without the backing of numbers, DC may find a more reliable alternative in Taniya Bhatia who, for a long time, was the first-choice wicket-keeper batter even for team India.&nbsp;

Check the detailed <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/fixtures/">WPL schedule</a> here

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961694118_Shabnam-Shakil,.jpeg" alt="Shabnam Shakil" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Shabnam Shakil. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>

In the recent auctions, Shabnam Md Shakil became the youngest cricketer along with Sonam Yadav to bag a WPL contract. The 15-year-old went to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/gujarat-giants/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Gujarat Giants (GG)</strong></a> as the franchise signed her for her base amount of INR 10 lakh.

Shakil recently represented the India U-19 team in the inaugural season of the U-19 World Cup where she got two games and picked one wicket, at an economy of 10.25. After featuring in the marquee event, the young gun would expect her franchise to include her in the forthcoming WPL as well.

However, things may not be simple for her as she had an ordinary outing in the U-19 World Cup. Shakil’s young age and lack of experience may also distance her from GG’s playing XI. Compared to her, other pacers such as Monica Patel and Mansi Joshi are more experienced and may thus be seen as better options for the franchise.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961796900_Neelam-Bisht.jpeg" alt="Neelam Bisht" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Neelam Bisht. (Photo Source: Twitter/PunjabCricketAssociation)</figcaption>

Punjab bowler Neelam Bisht was bought by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/mumbai-indians-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mumbai Indians (MI)</strong></a> at the auction, for her base price of INR 10 lakh. With her all-round skills, she could reinforce every department of any team. In the upcoming tournament, Bisht would look to grab a chance in the MI playing XI and showcase her abilities to the global audience.&nbsp;

At the auction in Mumbai, MI also roped in Sonam Yadav and Saikaa Ishaque to strengthen their spin attack. With their availability, it becomes difficult for Bisht to break into the first-choice playing XI. In the recently concluded U-19 World Cup, Yadav looked excellent for India, picking up five wickets in six matches at an economy of 7.04.

For MI, believing in Bisht becomes more difficult as she played her last domestic match in November 2021. On the other hand, the other Indian spin option in the squad, Ishaque featured in the Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy 2022-23 and looked good scalping three wickets in two matches at an economy of 4.75.

<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961834499_Erin-Burns.jpeg" alt="Erin Burns" loading="lazy"><figcaption>Erin Burns. (Photo Source: Twitter/7cricket)</figcaption>

<strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/renuka-singh-cheered-on-by-teammates-after-being-sold-to-rcb-for-inr-15-crore-video-viral/" title="Erin Burns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erin Burns</a> </strong>is a renowned name in Australian domestic cricket. The 29-year-old is an experienced name in the Women’s Big Bash League. With her fierce batting attitude and disciplined off-break bowling, she has helped Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers win matches.

Looking at these records, RCB reserved her services for the maiden WPL season. At the auction in Mumbai, the franchise purchased Burns for her base price of INR 30 lakh.&nbsp;

Despite having vast league experience from WBBL and The Hundred League, Burns might not become a part of RCB’s playing XI at the mega cricketing event. The 34-year-old will get stiff competition from South Africa’s Dane van Niekerk who could be seen as one of the overseas mainstays for the franchise. Like Burns, she is also a batting all-rounder, and her international record makes her bankable for the franchise.

<p>In the recently concluded <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/">Women’s Premier League</a></strong> (WPL) auction, we saw how some players attracted huge sums from franchises due to their impeccable records and scintillating numbers. Smriti Mandhana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner, Deepti Sharma, and Shafali Verma are a few names who hit the headlines after becoming some of the most expensive buys at the event. In the upcoming tournament, their contribution will be crucial in determining the fortunes of their respective franchises.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On the contrary, there are also some names who got picked at the auction but might not make it to the playing XI even in a single match. Lack of experience, dismal numbers in recent matches, miserable records, and stiff competition from peers are some of the factors that may foil the chances of these players getting matches in the marquee event.</p>
<h3>Here are five players who may have to wait longer than usual to feature in the playing XI:</h3>
<h3>5. Komal Zanzad</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961570715_Komal-Zanzad.jpeg" alt="Komal Zanzad" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Komal Zanzad. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Komal Zanzad has played a lot of cricket in the domestic circuit for Vidarbha Women. Riding on her domestic experience, she broke into the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/royal-challengers-bangalore-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)</strong></a> camp, who bought her for 25 lakhs after Mumbai Indians chipped in to show interest in their bid.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Although Zanzad got a buyer in RCB, she might not get to wear the red and gold jersey in the first season. Her recent performances aren't very much in her favour as she failed to make a mark for India C Women in the 2022-23 Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy. In the domestic T20 competition, the pacer took only two wickets in three matches, at an economy of 6.00.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The presence of Renuka Singh will also affect her chances of making it to the RCB playing XI. Singh has been exceptional for India Women in the last few international games. Foreign pacers such as Megan Schutt and Ellyse Perry will also bolster RCB’s pace attack.</p>
<p>Click here to know more about the latest news and updates of WPL Schedule 2023, WPL Squad and <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/standings/">WPL Points table.</a></strong></p>
<p></p>
<h3>4. Aparna Mondal</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961641798_Aparna-Mondal.jpeg" alt="Aparna Mondal" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Aparna Mondal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Bengal player Aparna Mondal got fetched at her base price of INR 10 lakh in the 2023 WPL auction, by <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/delhi-capitals-women/">Delhi Capitals</a></strong> who seem to have acknowledged her batting abilities. The 27-year-old player is a reliable top-order batter for Bengal in the domestic circuit.</p>
<p>However, her franchise may pass her for their 11-member squad, as she hasn’t been up to the mark in her recent appearances. In her last eight matches, she failed to deliver an impressive knock with the bat.</p>
<p>In 2022, she represented India D Women in the 2022-23 Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy. The tournament was a perfect platform for Mondal to retain her form but she failed to make a mark. She was included in the playing XI against India A but failed to take advantage of the opportunity and scored just 13 runs.</p>
<p>Coming into the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>WPL</strong></a> without the backing of numbers, DC may find a more reliable alternative in Taniya Bhatia who, for a long time, was the first-choice wicket-keeper batter even for team India.&nbsp;</p>
<h4>Check the detailed <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/fixtures/">WPL schedule</a> here</h4>
<h3>3. Shabnam Md Shakil</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961694118_Shabnam-Shakil,.jpeg" alt="Shabnam Shakil" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Shabnam Shakil. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>In the recent auctions, Shabnam Md Shakil became the youngest cricketer along with Sonam Yadav to bag a WPL contract. The 15-year-old went to <strong>Gujarat Giants (GG)</strong> as the franchise signed her for her base amount of INR 10 lakh.</p>
<p>Shakil recently represented the India U-19 team in the inaugural season of the U-19 World Cup where she got two games and picked one wicket, at an economy of 10.25. After featuring in the marquee event, the young gun would expect her franchise to include her in the forthcoming WPL as well.</p>
<p>However, things may not be simple for her as she had an ordinary outing in the U-19 World Cup. Shakil’s young age and lack of experience may also distance her from GG’s playing XI. Compared to her, other pacers such as Monica Patel and Mansi Joshi are more experienced and may thus be seen as better options for the franchise.</p>
<h3>2. Neelam Bisht</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961796900_Neelam-Bisht.jpeg" alt="Neelam Bisht" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Neelam Bisht. (Photo Source: Twitter/PunjabCricketAssociation)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Punjab bowler Neelam Bisht was bought by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/mumbai-indians-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mumbai Indians (MI)</strong></a> at the auction, for her base price of INR 10 lakh. With her all-round skills, she could reinforce every department of any team. In the upcoming tournament, Bisht would look to grab a chance in the MI playing XI and showcase her abilities to the global audience.&nbsp;</p>
<p>At the auction in Mumbai, MI also roped in Sonam Yadav and Saikaa Ishaque to strengthen their spin attack. With their availability, it becomes difficult for Bisht to break into the first-choice playing XI. In the recently concluded U-19 World Cup, Yadav looked excellent for India, picking up five wickets in six matches at an economy of 7.04.</p>
<p>For MI, believing in Bisht becomes more difficult as she played her last domestic match in November 2021. On the other hand, the other Indian spin option in the squad, Ishaque featured in the Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy 2022-23 and looked good scalping three wickets in two matches at an economy of 4.75.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>1. Erin Burns</h3>
<figure class="image" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"><amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961834499_Erin-Burns.jpeg" alt="Erin Burns" width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<figcaption>Erin Burns. (Photo Source: Twitter/7cricket)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/renuka-singh-cheered-on-by-teammates-after-being-sold-to-rcb-for-inr-15-crore-video-viral/" title="Erin Burns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erin Burns</a> </strong>is a renowned name in Australian domestic cricket. The 29-year-old is an experienced name in the Women’s Big Bash League. With her fierce batting attitude and disciplined off-break bowling, she has helped Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers win matches.</p>
<p>Looking at these records, RCB reserved her services for the maiden WPL season. At the auction in Mumbai, the franchise purchased Burns for her base price of INR 30 lakh.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Despite having vast league experience from WBBL and The Hundred League, Burns might not become a part of RCB’s playing XI at the mega cricketing event. The 34-year-old will get stiff competition from South Africa’s Dane van Niekerk who could be seen as one of the overseas mainstays for the franchise. Like Burns, she is also a batting all-rounder, and her international record makes her bankable for the franchise.</p>

<p>In the recently concluded <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/">Women’s Premier League</a></strong> (WPL) auction, we saw how some players attracted huge sums from franchises due to their impeccable records and scintillating numbers. Smriti Mandhana, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ashleigh Gardner, Deepti Sharma, and Shafali Verma are a few names who hit the headlines after becoming some of the most expensive buys at the event. In the upcoming tournament, their contribution will be crucial in determining the fortunes of their respective franchises.&nbsp;</p>
<p>On the contrary, there are also some names who got picked at the auction but might not make it to the playing XI even in a single match. Lack of experience, dismal numbers in recent matches, miserable records, and stiff competition from peers are some of the factors that may foil the chances of these players getting matches in the marquee event.</p>
<h3>Here are five players who may have to wait longer than usual to feature in the playing XI:</h3>
<h3>5. Komal Zanzad</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961570715_Komal-Zanzad.jpeg" alt="Komal Zanzad" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Komal Zanzad. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Komal Zanzad has played a lot of cricket in the domestic circuit for Vidarbha Women. Riding on her domestic experience, she broke into the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/royal-challengers-bangalore-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)</strong></a> camp, who bought her for 25 lakhs after Mumbai Indians chipped in to show interest in their bid.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Although Zanzad got a buyer in RCB, she might not get to wear the red and gold jersey in the first season. Her recent performances aren't very much in her favour as she failed to make a mark for India C Women in the 2022-23 Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy. In the domestic T20 competition, the pacer took only two wickets in three matches, at an economy of 6.00.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The presence of Renuka Singh will also affect her chances of making it to the RCB playing XI. Singh has been exceptional for India Women in the last few international games. Foreign pacers such as Megan Schutt and Ellyse Perry will also bolster RCB’s pace attack.</p>
<p>Click here to know more about the latest news and updates of WPL Schedule 2023, WPL Squad and <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/standings/">WPL Points table.</a></strong></p>
<p></p>
<h3>4. Aparna Mondal</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961641798_Aparna-Mondal.jpeg" alt="Aparna Mondal" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Aparna Mondal. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Bengal player Aparna Mondal got fetched at her base price of INR 10 lakh in the 2023 WPL auction, by <strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/delhi-capitals-women/">Delhi Capitals</a></strong> who seem to have acknowledged her batting abilities. The 27-year-old player is a reliable top-order batter for Bengal in the domestic circuit.</p>
<p>However, her franchise may pass her for their 11-member squad, as she hasn’t been up to the mark in her recent appearances. In her last eight matches, she failed to deliver an impressive knock with the bat.</p>
<p>In 2022, she represented India D Women in the 2022-23 Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy. The tournament was a perfect platform for Mondal to retain her form but she failed to make a mark. She was included in the playing XI against India A but failed to take advantage of the opportunity and scored just 13 runs.</p>
<p>Coming into the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>WPL</strong></a> without the backing of numbers, DC may find a more reliable alternative in Taniya Bhatia who, for a long time, was the first-choice wicket-keeper batter even for team India.&nbsp;</p>
<h4>Check the detailed <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/fixtures/">WPL schedule</a> here</h4>
<h3>3. Shabnam Md Shakil</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961694118_Shabnam-Shakil,.jpeg" alt="Shabnam Shakil" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Shabnam Shakil. (Photo Source: Twitter)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>In the recent auctions, Shabnam Md Shakil became the youngest cricketer along with Sonam Yadav to bag a WPL contract. The 15-year-old went to <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/gujarat-giants/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Gujarat Giants (GG)</strong></a> as the franchise signed her for her base amount of INR 10 lakh.</p>
<p>Shakil recently represented the India U-19 team in the inaugural season of the U-19 World Cup where she got two games and picked one wicket, at an economy of 10.25. After featuring in the marquee event, the young gun would expect her franchise to include her in the forthcoming WPL as well.</p>
<p>However, things may not be simple for her as she had an ordinary outing in the U-19 World Cup. Shakil’s young age and lack of experience may also distance her from GG’s playing XI. Compared to her, other pacers such as Monica Patel and Mansi Joshi are more experienced and may thus be seen as better options for the franchise.</p>
<h3>2. Neelam Bisht</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961796900_Neelam-Bisht.jpeg" alt="Neelam Bisht" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Neelam Bisht. (Photo Source: Twitter/PunjabCricketAssociation)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p>Punjab bowler Neelam Bisht was bought by <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-teams/mumbai-indians-women/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Mumbai Indians (MI)</strong></a> at the auction, for her base price of INR 10 lakh. With her all-round skills, she could reinforce every department of any team. In the upcoming tournament, Bisht would look to grab a chance in the MI playing XI and showcase her abilities to the global audience.&nbsp;</p>
<p>At the auction in Mumbai, MI also roped in Sonam Yadav and Saikaa Ishaque to strengthen their spin attack. With their availability, it becomes difficult for Bisht to break into the first-choice playing XI. In the recently concluded U-19 World Cup, Yadav looked excellent for India, picking up five wickets in six matches at an economy of 7.04.</p>
<p>For MI, believing in Bisht becomes more difficult as she played her last domestic match in November 2021. On the other hand, the other Indian spin option in the squad, Ishaque featured in the Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy 2022-23 and looked good scalping three wickets in two matches at an economy of 4.75.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>1. Erin Burns</h3>
<figure class="image"><img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676961834499_Erin-Burns.jpeg" alt="Erin Burns" loading="lazy">
<figcaption>Erin Burns. (Photo Source: Twitter/7cricket)</figcaption>
</figure>
<p><strong><a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/renuka-singh-cheered-on-by-teammates-after-being-sold-to-rcb-for-inr-15-crore-video-viral/" title="Erin Burns" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Erin Burns</a> </strong>is a renowned name in Australian domestic cricket. The 29-year-old is an experienced name in the Women’s Big Bash League. With her fierce batting attitude and disciplined off-break bowling, she has helped Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers win matches.</p>
<p>Looking at these records, RCB reserved her services for the maiden WPL season. At the auction in Mumbai, the franchise purchased Burns for her base price of INR 30 lakh.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Despite having vast league experience from WBBL and The Hundred League, Burns might not become a part of RCB’s playing XI at the mega cricketing event. The 34-year-old will get stiff competition from South Africa’s Dane van Niekerk who could be seen as one of the overseas mainstays for the franchise. Like Burns, she is also a batting all-rounder, and her international record makes her bankable for the franchise.</p>

In the recently concluded Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction, we saw how some players attracted huge sums from franchises due to their impeccable records and scintillating numbers. Smriti Mandhana,

WPL 2023: 5 Players who might warm the bench for whole season

These players may be benched throughout the tournament on account of their poor performances or the availability of better alternatives.

1. Erin Burns