The WPL 2026 Mega Auction was full of excitement, strong bidding wars, and some surprising moves from all five franchises. Clear plans entered the auction as teams went in, but that fight to sign the best saw the event take a notch higher. The biggest moment of the day, however, came as the signing of Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma saw the most expensive buy of the auction. Her signing set the tone for what turned out to be a day full of close battles and big numbers. Here's the list of five most expensive buys in Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 Mega-Auction: Top 5 Most Expensive Players in WPL 2026 Mega-Auction Rank Player Team Role Base Price (Cr) Final Price (Cr) 1 Deepti Sharma UPW All-rounder 0.50 3.20 2 Amelia Kerr MI All-rounder 0.50 3.00 3 Shikha Pandey UPW All-rounder 0.40 2.40 4 Sophie Devine GG All-rounder 0.50 2.00 5 Meg Lanning UPW Batter 0.50 1.90 Also Read | Deepti Sharma Rejoins UP Warriorz for INR 3.2 Crore at WPL 2026 Auction Deepti Sharma - ₹3.2 Crore Deepti Sharma was the headline name of the WPL 2026 Auction. UP Warriorz used the Right to Match card to bring her back for a huge amount of ₹3.2 crore. That made her the costliest player of the entire auction. Deepti has been one of the most steady performers in women’s cricket. She can play long innings, bowl tight overs, and handle pressure, making her a complete all-rounder. Teams knew her value, and that is why the bidding was so intense. UPW finally got her again, which shows how important she is to their plans for the new season. Amelia Kerr - ₹3 crore New Zealand star Amelia Kerr was the costliest foreign purchase as the Mumbai Indians snapped her up for ₹3 crore. Kerr is known for her smart leg-spin and useful batting in the middle order. She brings balance to any team, and a strong T20 record is what made her a top target for many sides. Shikha Pandey - ₹2.4 crore Another big headliner was Shikha Pandey, who earned ₹2.4 crore from UP Warriorz, against an auction base price of just ₹40 lakh. This happened after a bidding fight between UPW and RCB pushed her price up in no time. The swing bowling and experience of Shikha made her one of the most wanted Indian players in the auction. Also Read | Why Jess Jonassen Pulled Out of the WPL 2026 Mega Auction Sophie Devine - ₹2 crore Gujarat Giants roped in Sophie Devine for ₹2 crore. Big-hitting at the top of the order and some medium-pace bowling skills are elements of her reputation. Attacking cricket is very much in her nature; her performances have turned matches, thus the expected big bidding for her by teams. Meg Lanning - ₹1.9 crore Even after Meg Lanning signed off from international cricket, she still remains one of the most sought-after names in the game. UP Warriorz showed just how valuable her leadership and calm batting are by signing her for 1.9 crore. Lanning will add immense value as she can guide youngsters well and also take control in big moments. She is a massive gain in terms of signing.