Top 3 Steal Deals of WPL 2026 Mega Auction
The WPL 2026 auction had some smart buys. While big-name players got most attention, a few players were picked at low prices but can make a big difference for their teams.
Kranti Goud - UP Warriorz
Kranti Goud returned to UP Warriorz at her base price of INR 50 lakh. She played her first WPL season last year, taking six wickets in eight matches. She also played for India and impressed in the ODI World Cup, taking nine wickets in eight matches, including a 3/20 against Pakistan. UPW got her back at a great price.
WPL Stats
| Tournament | Team | Mat | Inns | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPL | UPW-W | 8 | 8 | 6 | 4/25 | 34.66 | 9.45 |
Sophie Ecclestone – UP Warriorz
Sophie Ecclestone was picked by UP Warriorz for INR 85 lakh. She is one of the best bowlers in WPL, taking 36 wickets in 25 matches. She also did well in the 2025 ODI World Cup, taking 16 wickets in seven games. Getting her at this price is a big bargain for UPW.
WPL Stats
| Tournament | Team | Mat | Inns | Wkts | BBI | Ave | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPL | UPW-W | 25 | 25 | 36 | 4/13 | 18.38 | 6.68 |
Harleen Deol – UP Warriorz
Harleen Deol joined UP Warriorz at her base price of INR 50 lakh. She has scored 482 runs in 20 WPL matches and was a consistent player for Gujarat Giants. In WPL 2025, she scored 232 runs in nine games. UPW got a strong batter at a low price.
WPL Stats
| Tournament | Team | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPL | GG-W | 20 | 20 | 482 | 70* | 30.12 | 417 | 115.58 |
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