Mon Dec 16 12:04:18 UTC 2024: ## WPL 2025 Mini Auction Concludes: Simran Shaikh Fetches Highest Bid of ₹1.9 Crore

**Bengaluru, [Date]:** The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 mini-auction concluded today in Bengaluru, with 19 players finding new teams. All five franchises had slots available to complete their 18-player squads for the upcoming season.

Simran Shaikh emerged as the highest-paid player, fetching a staggering ₹1.9 crore from the Gujarat Giants. Another notable purchase was uncapped player, G Kamalini, acquired by Mumbai Indians for ₹1.6 crore.

Other significant buys included Deandra Dottin (West Indies) going to Gujarat Giants for ₹1.7 crore and Prema Rawat joining Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for ₹1.2 crore. Several other players were picked up at varying prices, ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹55 lakh.

Several notable players remained unsold, including England captain Heather Knight and some high-profile international players. The auction saw spirited bidding, particularly for sought-after all-rounders and international talent.

Following the auction, the franchises still have varying amounts of their purse remaining. The remaining purse amounts are: Delhi Capitals (₹1.65 crore), Royal Challengers Bangalore (₹1.75 crore), and UP Warriorz (₹3.4 crore). The Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians also have remaining purse amounts but the exact figures were not specified in the report. The auction marked the successful conclusion of the player acquisition phase for the upcoming WPL season.

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