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1. Beth Mooney (Gujarat Giants)
Country: Australia
WPL Auction Price: INR 2 crore
The Australian batter, currently ranked 2 in T20 cricket, was a massive buy for Gujarat Giants. The 29-year-old has been a stellar performer for her country and was instrumental for Australia in the Women's T20 World Cup, which they won recently. She was the third-highest run-scorer in the tournament and was the player of the match in the final. The Aussie opener will be a vital cog in the Giants setup and her experience, winning mentality and amazing batting quality will be pivotal for her team. Her ability to keep wickets will also come in handy for them and Mooney for sure will be one of the first names on the team sheet.
2. Alyssa Healy (UP Warriorz)
Country: Australia
IPL Auction Price: INR 70 Lakh
Alyssa Healy was roped in by the UP Warriorz at a fairly modest price. The crafty Australian batter is a top-class performer. She opens the batting and generally plays the anchor role in an inning. With the UP Warriorz, her role will be a bit different as she may have to be the aggressor. She can play around the bowlers, while can thrash them when the situation demands. The veteran scored 189 runs in the Women's T20 World Cup and her host of experience will be pivotal for UP Warriorz.
3. Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals)
Country: Australia
WPL Auction Price: INR 1.1 crore
In our long list of Australians in this article, the final name is their captain, Meg Lanning. A player who generally bats at no. 3, Lanning provides solidity and ruthlessness at the same time in her batting. Lanning, the 30-year-old, can bat anywhere in the lineup and that provides Delhi Capitals with massive flexibility. Her role in the DC will not just be batting, but providing her experience to the fray as well. The DC are yet to announce their captain for the inaugural season, and Lanning is one of the frontrunners for that. She recently led Australia to the Women's T20 World Cup and with her experience and skills, Lanning will surely be one of the players to watch out for in the WPL 2023.
4. Sophia Dunkley (Gujarat Giants)
Country: England
WPL Auction Price: INR 60 Lakh
England's Sophia Dunkley was snapped up by Gujarat Giants in the WPL auction. Sophia opens the batting for England and generally has the reputation as a destroyer up top as she takes on the pacers and scores with ease. In Indian conditions, it will be a test for her to showcase her hitting prowess, but Giants will be expecting her to dismantle the bowlers during the powerplay. With the likes of Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner in their team, Dunkley's role can be specific and menacing for oppositions. She had a disappointing T20 World Cup as she only managed 78 runs, and WPL will be a perfect platform to revive her lost form.
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