The preparations for the inaugural edition of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women’s Premier League (WPL)</a> are in full swing. The WPL teams were finalised on January 25, and the five teams were sold to Adani Sportsline Pvt Ltd, Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd (MI), Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd (RCB), JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd (DC) and Capri Global Holdings Pvt. Ltd respectively.

The much-awaited T20 extravaganza is reported to be played from March 4 to 24 and the player auction is likely to be conducted on February 11 or 13 as the franchises might leave no stone unturned to acquire the T20 stars from around the world. Let us look at the players who are expected to garner the most interest at the auction table.

Here are the ten players who might bag big bucks at the WPL auction

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/since-childhood-ive-followed-dhoni-and-how-he-used-to-finish-the-game-richa-ghosh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richa Ghosh</a> has taken the international circuit by storm with her spectacular performances. She has destroyed bowling attacks with her power-hitting might and stamped her authority on the cricket field. She has featured in 30 T20Is and smashed 427 runs at a strike rate of 134.27.

Richa was quite phenomenal in the five-match T20I series against Australia. She took the potent Australian bowling attack to the cleaners and helped changed the momentum of the game in the favour of her side. She smashed 140 runs in five games at a strike rate of 134.61.

Richa has been the game-changer for the Women in Blue. Further, she has a safe pair of hands behind the stumps. Therefore, many franchises might look to add the wicketkeeper-batter to their arsenal at the player auction.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/india-pacer-renuka-singh-thakur-adjudged-icc-emerging-womens-cricketer-of-the-year-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Renuka Singh Thakur</a> is India’s premier pacer across formats. The 26-year-old has featured in seven ODIs and picked up 18 scalps at an economy of 4.62. Talking about the T20Is, she has bagged 23 scalps in 25 matches at an economy of 6.48.

Renuka set the 2022 Commonwealth Games on fire with her spectacular bowling displays. She troubled batters with her swing and provided India with early breakthroughs. The ace pacer featured in five games and picked up 11 wickets at an impressive economy of 5.47.

Renuka has been phenomenal with the new ball and has the might to bowl at other phases of the innings. The Shimla-born is the best seamer in the Indian cricketing circles at the moment and many teams would like to have her on their side. Thus, franchises could go all guns blazing to sign her at the auction.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/u19-womens-t20-world-cup-india-skipper-shafali-verma-smashes-five-fours-and-a-six-in-an-over-against-south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shafali Verma</a> is known for her fearless brand of cricket and has taken down top-quality bowling attacks with her marauding bat in the international arena. The Haryana-born has featured in 21 ODIs and scored 531 runs at a strike rate of 83.62. When it comes to the shortest format, she has smashed 1231 runs in 51 matches for the Women in Blue at a strike rate of 134.53.&nbsp;

The flamboyant batter was also sensational in the recently culminated T20I series against Australia. Shafali hammered the Australian bowlers all across the park and scored 140 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 134.61.

Besides her batting might, Shafali is quite handy with the ball and is at times seen playing the role of a sixth bowler for the Women in Blue. Further, she has been showing her leadership credentials in the ongoing Under 19 Women's World Cup 2023 and so, gives a captaincy option to a team. Therefore, many franchises might ponder over signing the ace batter at the upcoming WPL auction.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/we-warned-her-but-she-kept-repeating-deepti-sharma-opens-up-on-charlie-dean-run-out-incident/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepti Sharma</a> is one of the finest all-rounders Indian cricket has produced. The 25-year-old has strangled batters with her impeccable lines and lengths and provided timely breakthroughs to the Women in Blue. With the bat, she has acted as a floater in the middle order and played handy knocks for the side.

Deepti has scored 1891 runs in 80 ODIs at an average of 36.36 and bagged 91 wickets at an economy of 4.18. In the T20Is, the ace all-rounder has scored 898 runs in 84 games at a strike of 106.39 and picked up 92 scalps at an economy of 6.14.

Moreover, Deepti has shown brilliant captaincy skills in the Women’s T20 Challenge 2022, leading Velocity to the finals of the competition. Thus, she can provide balance to the side due to her all-round prowess and also don the captain’s hat if needed. The southpaw is an asset to any team and franchises can even break their bank to sign her at the auction.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/cricket-australia-affirms-its-stance-following-ashleigh-gardners-outburst/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ashleigh Gardner</a> has been a proven performer for Australia across formats. She has smashed 686 runs in 52 ODIs at a strike rate of 117.26 and picked up 58 wickets at an economy of 4.09. In the T20Is, she has hammered 1066 runs in 67 games at a strike rate of 133.91 and taken 43 scalps for the Aussies.

Gardner lighted the 2022 season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) with her spectacular performances. She featured in 15 matches in the tournament and scored 339 runs at a stunning strike rate of 150.66. Also, she weaved her magic with the ball, bagging 23 scalps at an economy of 6.63.

Gardner’s ability to biff the ball to all parts of the park is second to none and she can play the role of a finisher to perfection. Also, unlike many spinners, she has mastered the art of bowling at powerplay and death. Thus, many franchises could be inclined towards picking her at the auction.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/one-of-the-most-entertaining-games-weve-been-part-of-smriti-mandhana-following-win-against-australia-in-super-over-thriller/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smriti Mandhana</a> has been one of the pillars of the Indian batting line-up across formats. The 26-year-old has featured in 77 ODIs and aggregated 3073 runs at an average of 43.28. Coming to the shortest format, she has scored 2646 runs in 109 T20Is at a strike rate of 123.99.

Mandhana has taken top-bowling attacks apart with her swashbuckling stroke play and provided the Women in Blue with brisk starts. She was at her best in the 2022 Commonwealth Games and hammered 159 runs in five games at a stunning strike rate of 151.42.

Besides her batting skills, Mandhana has displayed her leadership might in the international arena and the Women’s T20 challenge. Therefore, many franchises could try to sign the southpaw at the auction and entrust her with the leadership duties of the side. One might even witness franchises going all out to pick the opening batter at the marquee event.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/nat-sciver-wins-rachael-heyhoe-flint-award-for-icc-womens-cricketer-of-the-year-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nat Sciver</a> is one of those players who has made heads turn every time she has stepped onto the cricket field. She has put up an exhibition of her glorious stroke play and demolished top-quality bowling line-ups. Further, she has left the world amazed with her exceptional bowling performances.

ODI cricket has been her happy hunting ground, where Sciver has racked up 3009 runs in 94 matches at a strike rate of 94.68 and bagged 65 wickets at an economy of 4.46. She has been magnificent for England in the shortest format as well, scoring 1959 runs in 103 matches and picking up 78 scalps at an economy of 6.45.&nbsp;

Sciver, with her ability to contribute in both departments, is a valuable addition to any side. Therefore, many franchises might be interested to add her to their repertoire and so, one might witness the flamboyant all-rounder fetching big bucks at the 2023 WPL auction.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/marizanne-kapp/?s=u19%20world%20cup">Marizanne Kapp</a> has been a match-winner for South Africa across formats, with both bat and ball. &nbsp;She has amassed 2367 runs in 129 matches at an average of 30.34 and bagged 147 wickets. The 33-year-old has shown her class in the shortest format too, scoring 1120 runs in 87 T20Is and picking up 67 scalps in those outings.

Kapp is a brilliant reader of the game and has adapted according to the situation. She has steadied the ship when the team has been in choppy waters and also swiftly switched gears to put the opposition under the pump. Further, she has provided versatility to bat both at the top order and middle order.

Coming to her exploits with the ball, she has been terrific at powerplay, middle-overs and death. Kapp offers a complete package to any side and franchises might go hammer and tongs to sign the ace all-rounder at the upcoming player auction.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/waiting-for-this-opportunity-harmanpreet-kaur-looks-forward-to-playing-in-the-womens-ipl-5744/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harmanpreet Kaur</a> has been a giant of a player in world cricket. The 33-year-old has been a marauder with the bat in the international arena and dismantled bowling attacks for fun. Further, she is more than handy with the ball and has chipped in crucial wickets for the Women in Blue&nbsp;

Harmanpreet has aggregated 3322 runs in 124 ODIs at an average of 38.18 and bagged 31 wickets at an economy of 5.19. In the T20Is, the Punjab-born has plundered 2887 runs in 143 matches and picked up 32 scalps at an economy of 6.27.

Moreover, Harmanpreet has been an inspirational leader and has shepherded the Indian team to the finals of the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup. Also, it was under her captaincy that the Women in Blue became the silver medalist of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.&nbsp;Therefore, the veteran cricketer is likely to be on the wish list of many franchises at the forthcoming player auction.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-press-release/t20-format-real-driver-for-the-growth-of-cricket-new-zealand-captain-sophie-devine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sophie Devine</a> is one of the finest all-rounders in world cricket at the moment. The 33-year-old has accumulated 2950 runs in 115 T20Is at a strike rate of 122.00 and picked up 109 wickets at an economy of 6.34. She has proven her mettle in the ODIs as well, plundering 3330 runs in 134 matches and taking 89 scalps for New Zealand.

Devine has taken the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and provided the White Ferns with brisk starts on a consistent basis. On the bowling front, the veteran all-rounder has displayed the ability to ball to bowl at any phase of the innings.

In addition to her all-round credentials, Devine is a proven leader in the T20 circuit, having been the commander-in-chief in the international arena and also in T20 leagues such as WBBL and The Hundred Women’s competition. Thus, given what the New Zealand skipper brings to the table, many franchises might go all guns blazing to sign her at the auction.

The preparations for the inaugural edition of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women’s Premier League (WPL)</a> are in full swing. The WPL teams were finalised on January 25, and the five teams were sold to Adani Sportsline Pvt Ltd, Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd (MI), Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd (RCB), JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd (DC) and Capri Global Holdings Pvt. Ltd respectively.
The much-awaited T20 extravaganza is reported to be played from March 4 to 24 and the player auction is likely to be conducted on February 11 or 13 as the franchises might leave no stone unturned to acquire the T20 stars from around the world. Let us look at the players who are expected to garner the most interest at the auction table.
<h3>Here are the ten players who might bag big bucks at the WPL auction</h3>
<h3>10. Richa Ghosh</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/since-childhood-ive-followed-dhoni-and-how-he-used-to-finish-the-game-richa-ghosh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richa Ghosh</a> has taken the international circuit by storm with her spectacular performances. She has destroyed bowling attacks with her power-hitting might and stamped her authority on the cricket field. She has featured in 30 T20Is and smashed 427 runs at a strike rate of 134.27.
Richa was quite phenomenal in the five-match T20I series against Australia. She took the potent Australian bowling attack to the cleaners and helped changed the momentum of the game in the favour of her side. She smashed 140 runs in five games at a strike rate of 134.61.
Richa has been the game-changer for the Women in Blue. Further, she has a safe pair of hands behind the stumps. Therefore, many franchises might look to add the wicketkeeper-batter to their arsenal at the player auction.

<h3>9. Renuka Singh Thakur</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/india-pacer-renuka-singh-thakur-adjudged-icc-emerging-womens-cricketer-of-the-year-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Renuka Singh Thakur</a> is India’s premier pacer across formats. The 26-year-old has featured in seven ODIs and picked up 18 scalps at an economy of 4.62. Talking about the T20Is, she has bagged 23 scalps in 25 matches at an economy of 6.48.
Renuka set the 2022 Commonwealth Games on fire with her spectacular bowling displays. She troubled batters with her swing and provided India with early breakthroughs. The ace pacer featured in five games and picked up 11 wickets at an impressive economy of 5.47.
Renuka has been phenomenal with the new ball and has the might to bowl at other phases of the innings. The Shimla-born is the best seamer in the Indian cricketing circles at the moment and many teams would like to have her on their side. Thus, franchises could go all guns blazing to sign her at the auction.

<h3>8. Shafali Verma&nbsp;</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1673333609449_Shafali-Verma.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/u19-womens-t20-world-cup-india-skipper-shafali-verma-smashes-five-fours-and-a-six-in-an-over-against-south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shafali Verma</a> is known for her fearless brand of cricket and has taken down top-quality bowling attacks with her marauding bat in the international arena. The Haryana-born has featured in 21 ODIs and scored 531 runs at a strike rate of 83.62. When it comes to the shortest format, she has smashed 1231 runs in 51 matches for the Women in Blue at a strike rate of 134.53.&nbsp;
The flamboyant batter was also sensational in the recently culminated T20I series against Australia. Shafali hammered the Australian bowlers all across the park and scored 140 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 134.61.
Besides her batting might, Shafali is quite handy with the ball and is at times seen playing the role of a sixth bowler for the Women in Blue. Further, she has been showing her leadership credentials in the ongoing Under 19 Women's World Cup 2023 and so, gives a captaincy option to a team. Therefore, many franchises might ponder over signing the ace batter at the upcoming WPL auction.

<h3>7. Deepti Sharma &nbsp;</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1664036910189_Deepti-Sharma.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/we-warned-her-but-she-kept-repeating-deepti-sharma-opens-up-on-charlie-dean-run-out-incident/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepti Sharma</a> is one of the finest all-rounders Indian cricket has produced. The 25-year-old has strangled batters with her impeccable lines and lengths and provided timely breakthroughs to the Women in Blue. With the bat, she has acted as a floater in the middle order and played handy knocks for the side.
Deepti has scored 1891 runs in 80 ODIs at an average of 36.36 and bagged 91 wickets at an economy of 4.18. In the T20Is, the ace all-rounder has scored 898 runs in 84 games at a strike of 106.39 and picked up 92 scalps at an economy of 6.14.
Moreover, Deepti has shown brilliant captaincy skills in the Women’s T20 Challenge 2022, leading Velocity to the finals of the competition. Thus, she can provide balance to the side due to her all-round prowess and also don the captain’s hat if needed. The southpaw is an asset to any team and franchises can even break their bank to sign her at the auction.&nbsp;

<h3>6. Ashleigh Gardner&nbsp;</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1674370851623_asadsfsfff.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/cricket-australia-affirms-its-stance-following-ashleigh-gardners-outburst/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ashleigh Gardner</a> has been a proven performer for Australia across formats. She has smashed 686 runs in 52 ODIs at a strike rate of 117.26 and picked up 58 wickets at an economy of 4.09. In the T20Is, she has hammered 1066 runs in 67 games at a strike rate of 133.91 and taken 43 scalps for the Aussies.
Gardner lighted the 2022 season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) with her spectacular performances. She featured in 15 matches in the tournament and scored 339 runs at a stunning strike rate of 150.66. Also, she weaved her magic with the ball, bagging 23 scalps at an economy of 6.63.
Gardner’s ability to biff the ball to all parts of the park is second to none and she can play the role of a finisher to perfection. Also, unlike many spinners, she has mastered the art of bowling at powerplay and death. Thus, many franchises could be inclined towards picking her at the auction.

<h3>5. Smriti Mandhana&nbsp;</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1670914959020_Smriti-Mandhana-and-Harmanpreet-Kaur.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/one-of-the-most-entertaining-games-weve-been-part-of-smriti-mandhana-following-win-against-australia-in-super-over-thriller/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smriti Mandhana</a> has been one of the pillars of the Indian batting line-up across formats. The 26-year-old has featured in 77 ODIs and aggregated 3073 runs at an average of 43.28. Coming to the shortest format, she has scored 2646 runs in 109 T20Is at a strike rate of 123.99.
Mandhana has taken top-bowling attacks apart with her swashbuckling stroke play and provided the Women in Blue with brisk starts. She was at her best in the 2022 Commonwealth Games and hammered 159 runs in five games at a stunning strike rate of 151.42.
Besides her batting skills, Mandhana has displayed her leadership might in the international arena and the Women’s T20 challenge. Therefore, many franchises could try to sign the southpaw at the auction and entrust her with the leadership duties of the side. One might even witness franchises going all out to pick the opening batter at the marquee event.

<h3>4. Nat Sciver</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1674730397234_Nat-Sciver.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/nat-sciver-wins-rachael-heyhoe-flint-award-for-icc-womens-cricketer-of-the-year-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nat Sciver</a> is one of those players who has made heads turn every time she has stepped onto the cricket field. She has put up an exhibition of her glorious stroke play and demolished top-quality bowling line-ups. Further, she has left the world amazed with her exceptional bowling performances.
ODI cricket has been her happy hunting ground, where Sciver has racked up 3009 runs in 94 matches at a strike rate of 94.68 and bagged 65 wickets at an economy of 4.46. She has been magnificent for England in the shortest format as well, scoring 1959 runs in 103 matches and picking up 78 scalps at an economy of 6.45.&nbsp;
Sciver, with her ability to contribute in both departments, is a valuable addition to any side. Therefore, many franchises might be interested to add her to their repertoire and so, one might witness the flamboyant all-rounder fetching big bucks at the 2023 WPL auction.

<h3>3. Marizanne Kapp</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/marizanne-kapp/?s=u19%20world%20cup">Marizanne Kapp</a> has been a match-winner for South Africa across formats, with both bat and ball. &nbsp;She has amassed 2367 runs in 129 matches at an average of 30.34 and bagged 147 wickets. The 33-year-old has shown her class in the shortest format too, scoring 1120 runs in 87 T20Is and picking up 67 scalps in those outings.
Kapp is a brilliant reader of the game and has adapted according to the situation. She has steadied the ship when the team has been in choppy waters and also swiftly switched gears to put the opposition under the pump. Further, she has provided versatility to bat both at the top order and middle order.
Coming to her exploits with the ball, she has been terrific at powerplay, middle-overs and death. Kapp offers a complete package to any side and franchises might go hammer and tongs to sign the ace all-rounder at the upcoming player auction.

<h3>2. Harmanpreet Kaur&nbsp;</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1670408358390_Harmanpreet-Kaur.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/waiting-for-this-opportunity-harmanpreet-kaur-looks-forward-to-playing-in-the-womens-ipl-5744/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harmanpreet Kaur</a> has been a giant of a player in world cricket. The 33-year-old has been a marauder with the bat in the international arena and dismantled bowling attacks for fun. Further, she is more than handy with the ball and has chipped in crucial wickets for the Women in Blue&nbsp;
Harmanpreet has aggregated 3322 runs in 124 ODIs at an average of 38.18 and bagged 31 wickets at an economy of 5.19. In the T20Is, the Punjab-born has plundered 2887 runs in 143 matches and picked up 32 scalps at an economy of 6.27.
Moreover, Harmanpreet has been an inspirational leader and has shepherded the Indian team to the finals of the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup. Also, it was under her captaincy that the Women in Blue became the silver medalist of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.&nbsp;Therefore, the veteran cricketer is likely to be on the wish list of many franchises at the forthcoming player auction.

<h3>1. Sophie Devine</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Sophie-Devine-3.jpg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-press-release/t20-format-real-driver-for-the-growth-of-cricket-new-zealand-captain-sophie-devine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sophie Devine</a> is one of the finest all-rounders in world cricket at the moment. The 33-year-old has accumulated 2950 runs in 115 T20Is at a strike rate of 122.00 and picked up 109 wickets at an economy of 6.34. She has proven her mettle in the ODIs as well, plundering 3330 runs in 134 matches and taking 89 scalps for New Zealand.
Devine has taken the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and provided the White Ferns with brisk starts on a consistent basis. On the bowling front, the veteran all-rounder has displayed the ability to ball to bowl at any phase of the innings.
In addition to her all-round credentials, Devine is a proven leader in the T20 circuit, having been the commander-in-chief in the international arena and also in T20 leagues such as WBBL and The Hundred Women’s competition. Thus, given what the New Zealand skipper brings to the table, many franchises might go all guns blazing to sign her at the auction.

The preparations for the inaugural edition of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Women’s Premier League (WPL)</a> are in full swing. The WPL teams were finalised on January 25, and the five teams were sold to Adani Sportsline Pvt Ltd, Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd (MI), Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd (RCB), JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd (DC) and Capri Global Holdings Pvt. Ltd respectively.
The much-awaited T20 extravaganza is reported to be played from March 4 to 24 and the player auction is likely to be conducted on February 11 or 13 as the franchises might leave no stone unturned to acquire the T20 stars from around the world. Let us look at the players who are expected to garner the most interest at the auction table.
<h3>Here are the ten players who might bag big bucks at the WPL auction</h3>
<h3>10. Richa Ghosh</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Richa-Ghosh.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/since-childhood-ive-followed-dhoni-and-how-he-used-to-finish-the-game-richa-ghosh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Richa Ghosh</a> has taken the international circuit by storm with her spectacular performances. She has destroyed bowling attacks with her power-hitting might and stamped her authority on the cricket field. She has featured in 30 T20Is and smashed 427 runs at a strike rate of 134.27.
Richa was quite phenomenal in the five-match T20I series against Australia. She took the potent Australian bowling attack to the cleaners and helped changed the momentum of the game in the favour of her side. She smashed 140 runs in five games at a strike rate of 134.61.
Richa has been the game-changer for the Women in Blue. Further, she has a safe pair of hands behind the stumps. Therefore, many franchises might look to add the wicketkeeper-batter to their arsenal at the player auction.

<h3>9. Renuka Singh Thakur</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Renuka-Singh.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/india-pacer-renuka-singh-thakur-adjudged-icc-emerging-womens-cricketer-of-the-year-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Renuka Singh Thakur</a> is India’s premier pacer across formats. The 26-year-old has featured in seven ODIs and picked up 18 scalps at an economy of 4.62. Talking about the T20Is, she has bagged 23 scalps in 25 matches at an economy of 6.48.
Renuka set the 2022 Commonwealth Games on fire with her spectacular bowling displays. She troubled batters with her swing and provided India with early breakthroughs. The ace pacer featured in five games and picked up 11 wickets at an impressive economy of 5.47.
Renuka has been phenomenal with the new ball and has the might to bowl at other phases of the innings. The Shimla-born is the best seamer in the Indian cricketing circles at the moment and many teams would like to have her on their side. Thus, franchises could go all guns blazing to sign her at the auction.

<h3>8. Shafali Verma&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1673333609449_Shafali-Verma.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/u19-womens-t20-world-cup-india-skipper-shafali-verma-smashes-five-fours-and-a-six-in-an-over-against-south-africa/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shafali Verma</a> is known for her fearless brand of cricket and has taken down top-quality bowling attacks with her marauding bat in the international arena. The Haryana-born has featured in 21 ODIs and scored 531 runs at a strike rate of 83.62. When it comes to the shortest format, she has smashed 1231 runs in 51 matches for the Women in Blue at a strike rate of 134.53.&nbsp;
The flamboyant batter was also sensational in the recently culminated T20I series against Australia. Shafali hammered the Australian bowlers all across the park and scored 140 runs in five matches at a strike rate of 134.61.
Besides her batting might, Shafali is quite handy with the ball and is at times seen playing the role of a sixth bowler for the Women in Blue. Further, she has been showing her leadership credentials in the ongoing Under 19 Women's World Cup 2023 and so, gives a captaincy option to a team. Therefore, many franchises might ponder over signing the ace batter at the upcoming WPL auction.

<h3>7. Deepti Sharma &nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1664036910189_Deepti-Sharma.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/we-warned-her-but-she-kept-repeating-deepti-sharma-opens-up-on-charlie-dean-run-out-incident/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deepti Sharma</a> is one of the finest all-rounders Indian cricket has produced. The 25-year-old has strangled batters with her impeccable lines and lengths and provided timely breakthroughs to the Women in Blue. With the bat, she has acted as a floater in the middle order and played handy knocks for the side.
Deepti has scored 1891 runs in 80 ODIs at an average of 36.36 and bagged 91 wickets at an economy of 4.18. In the T20Is, the ace all-rounder has scored 898 runs in 84 games at a strike of 106.39 and picked up 92 scalps at an economy of 6.14.
Moreover, Deepti has shown brilliant captaincy skills in the Women’s T20 Challenge 2022, leading Velocity to the finals of the competition. Thus, she can provide balance to the side due to her all-round prowess and also don the captain’s hat if needed. The southpaw is an asset to any team and franchises can even break their bank to sign her at the auction.&nbsp;

<h3>6. Ashleigh Gardner&nbsp;</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/cricket-australia-affirms-its-stance-following-ashleigh-gardners-outburst/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Ashleigh Gardner</a> has been a proven performer for Australia across formats. She has smashed 686 runs in 52 ODIs at a strike rate of 117.26 and picked up 58 wickets at an economy of 4.09. In the T20Is, she has hammered 1066 runs in 67 games at a strike rate of 133.91 and taken 43 scalps for the Aussies.
Gardner lighted the 2022 season of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) with her spectacular performances. She featured in 15 matches in the tournament and scored 339 runs at a stunning strike rate of 150.66. Also, she weaved her magic with the ball, bagging 23 scalps at an economy of 6.63.
Gardner’s ability to biff the ball to all parts of the park is second to none and she can play the role of a finisher to perfection. Also, unlike many spinners, she has mastered the art of bowling at powerplay and death. Thus, many franchises could be inclined towards picking her at the auction.

<h3>5. Smriti Mandhana&nbsp;</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/one-of-the-most-entertaining-games-weve-been-part-of-smriti-mandhana-following-win-against-australia-in-super-over-thriller/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Smriti Mandhana</a> has been one of the pillars of the Indian batting line-up across formats. The 26-year-old has featured in 77 ODIs and aggregated 3073 runs at an average of 43.28. Coming to the shortest format, she has scored 2646 runs in 109 T20Is at a strike rate of 123.99.
Mandhana has taken top-bowling attacks apart with her swashbuckling stroke play and provided the Women in Blue with brisk starts. She was at her best in the 2022 Commonwealth Games and hammered 159 runs in five games at a stunning strike rate of 151.42.
Besides her batting skills, Mandhana has displayed her leadership might in the international arena and the Women’s T20 challenge. Therefore, many franchises could try to sign the southpaw at the auction and entrust her with the leadership duties of the side. One might even witness franchises going all out to pick the opening batter at the marquee event.

<h3>4. Nat Sciver</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1674730397234_Nat-Sciver.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/nat-sciver-wins-rachael-heyhoe-flint-award-for-icc-womens-cricketer-of-the-year-2022/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Nat Sciver</a> is one of those players who has made heads turn every time she has stepped onto the cricket field. She has put up an exhibition of her glorious stroke play and demolished top-quality bowling line-ups. Further, she has left the world amazed with her exceptional bowling performances.
ODI cricket has been her happy hunting ground, where Sciver has racked up 3009 runs in 94 matches at a strike rate of 94.68 and bagged 65 wickets at an economy of 4.46. She has been magnificent for England in the shortest format as well, scoring 1959 runs in 103 matches and picking up 78 scalps at an economy of 6.45.&nbsp;
Sciver, with her ability to contribute in both departments, is a valuable addition to any side. Therefore, many franchises might be interested to add her to their repertoire and so, one might witness the flamboyant all-rounder fetching big bucks at the 2023 WPL auction.

<h3>3. Marizanne Kapp</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-players/marizanne-kapp/?s=u19%20world%20cup">Marizanne Kapp</a> has been a match-winner for South Africa across formats, with both bat and ball. &nbsp;She has amassed 2367 runs in 129 matches at an average of 30.34 and bagged 147 wickets. The 33-year-old has shown her class in the shortest format too, scoring 1120 runs in 87 T20Is and picking up 67 scalps in those outings.
Kapp is a brilliant reader of the game and has adapted according to the situation. She has steadied the ship when the team has been in choppy waters and also swiftly switched gears to put the opposition under the pump. Further, she has provided versatility to bat both at the top order and middle order.
Coming to her exploits with the ball, she has been terrific at powerplay, middle-overs and death. Kapp offers a complete package to any side and franchises might go hammer and tongs to sign the ace all-rounder at the upcoming player auction.

<h3>2. Harmanpreet Kaur&nbsp;</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1670408358390_Harmanpreet-Kaur.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/waiting-for-this-opportunity-harmanpreet-kaur-looks-forward-to-playing-in-the-womens-ipl-5744/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Harmanpreet Kaur</a> has been a giant of a player in world cricket. The 33-year-old has been a marauder with the bat in the international arena and dismantled bowling attacks for fun. Further, she is more than handy with the ball and has chipped in crucial wickets for the Women in Blue&nbsp;
Harmanpreet has aggregated 3322 runs in 124 ODIs at an average of 38.18 and bagged 31 wickets at an economy of 5.19. In the T20Is, the Punjab-born has plundered 2887 runs in 143 matches and picked up 32 scalps at an economy of 6.27.
Moreover, Harmanpreet has been an inspirational leader and has shepherded the Indian team to the finals of the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup. Also, it was under her captaincy that the Women in Blue became the silver medalist of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.&nbsp;Therefore, the veteran cricketer is likely to be on the wish list of many franchises at the forthcoming player auction.

<h3>1. Sophie Devine</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/featureimage/Sophie-Devine-3.jpg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-press-release/t20-format-real-driver-for-the-growth-of-cricket-new-zealand-captain-sophie-devine/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sophie Devine</a> is one of the finest all-rounders in world cricket at the moment. The 33-year-old has accumulated 2950 runs in 115 T20Is at a strike rate of 122.00 and picked up 109 wickets at an economy of 6.34. She has proven her mettle in the ODIs as well, plundering 3330 runs in 134 matches and taking 89 scalps for New Zealand.
Devine has taken the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and provided the White Ferns with brisk starts on a consistent basis. On the bowling front, the veteran all-rounder has displayed the ability to ball to bowl at any phase of the innings.
In addition to her all-round credentials, Devine is a proven leader in the T20 circuit, having been the commander-in-chief in the international arena and also in T20 leagues such as WBBL and The Hundred Women’s competition. Thus, given what the New Zealand skipper brings to the table, many franchises might go all guns blazing to sign her at the auction.

The preparations for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) are in full swing. The WPL teams were finalised on January 25, and the five teams were sold to Adani Sportsline Pvt Ltd,

WPL: 10 players who might bag big bucks at auction

The much-awaited  Women’s Premier League is reported to be played from March 4 to 24 and the player auction is likely to be conducted on February 11 or 13.

Here we look at the ten players who might bag big bucks at the WPL auction