WPL 2026 Auction: Delhi Capitals Secure World Cup Winner Shree Charani For Rs 1.3 Cr

ICC Women's World Cup winner Shree Charani was up next for auction after Chinelle Henry, who was sold to Delhi Capitals for Rs 1.30 Cr.

Shree Charani had a base price of 30 lakh and was secured by the Delhi Capitals for a whopping amount of 1.30 Cr. She will be joined by her World Cup-winning teammate Sneh Rana at the Delhi Capitals. Rana was brought by the Delhi-based side for 50 lakh.

After Rana, Radha Yadav was up for auction and was secured by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for 65 lakh. Additionally, Harleen Deol was up for the auction for a base price of 50 lakh. Her former team Gujarat Giants, looked okay with letting the player go as she was sold to the UP Warriorz for the same price.

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Bidding War For Shree Charani

The player started with a base price of 30 lakh, with the UP Warriorz starting the bidding war. Charani's price was then ramped up to 75 lakhs by the Delhi Capitals, with UPW withdrawing from the contention. However, in a surprising turn of events, the UP-based team jumped back in the bidding battle with Rs 95 lakh, which Delhi Capitals countered with their final bid of Rs 1.3 Cr.

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Shree Charani's WPL Journey

The World Cup inner made her WPL debut with the Delhi Capitals in 2025. DC had picked up the player for Rs 55 lakh in the auction. Since then, she has solidified her reputation as a reliable left-arm spinner, making her a valuable asset for the Delhi Capitals.