WPL 2024 Auction: UP Warriorz Full Squad, UPW Auction Buys with Price, Retained Players

The second season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is set for an auction on December 9, 2023, in Mumbai. The five participating teams-Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz-will vie for a pool of 165 players, including 104 from India and 61 from overseas, including 15 from Associate nations.

With a total of 30 spots to be filled, including nine for overseas players, teams are gearing up for strategic selections. The 2024 WPL is anticipated to be held in Mumbai and Bangalore, likely in February or March, preceding the IPL.

Take a look at the players and the entire team, retained players and auction buys of UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024.

WPL 2024 Auction: UP Warriorz Purse and Squad Slots

UP Warriorz still have Rs. 4 crores in their purse after the WPL auction. With 5 available slots, they retain financial flexibility to make additional strategic player acquisitions. The team's management has room for further selections, ensuring a balanced and competitive squad for the upcoming Women's Premier League matches while staying within their budgetary constraints.

WPL 2024: UP Warriorz Retained Players

Player	Role	Country	Base Price	Sold Price (INR)
Sophie Ecclestone	All-Rounder	England	50 Lakh	1.8 Crore
Deepti Sharma	All-Rounder	India	50 Lakh	2.6 Crore
Tahlia McGrath	All-Rounder	Australia	40 Lakh	1.4 Crore
Alyssa Healy	Wicketkeeper	Australia	50 Lakh	70 Lakh
Anjali Sarvani	Bowler	India	30 Lakh	55 Lakh
Rajeshwari Gayakwad	Bowler	India	40 Lakh	40 Lakh
Parshavi Chopra	Bowler	India	10 Lakh	10 Lakh
Shweta Sehrawat	Batter	India	10 Lakh	40 Lakh
Soppadhandi Yashashri	All-Rounder	India	10 Lakh	10 Lakh
Kiran Navgire	Batter	India	30 Lakh	30 Lakh
Grace Harris	All-Rounder	Australia	30 Lakh	75 Lakh
Lauren Bell	Bowler	England	30 Lakh	30 Lakh
Laxmi Yadav	Wicketkeeper	India	10 Lakh	10 Lakh

WPL 2024 Auction UPW Buys: UP Warriorz WPL 2024 Auction Buys with Price

UP Warriorz made strategic moves during the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction, securing key players for their team. English batter Dani Wyatt was successfully acquired at her base price of 30 lakhs, with no competition from other bidders.

Vrinda Dinesh became the most expensive uncapped player in the WPL as a three-way bidding war unfolded between up warriorz, Royal Challengers, and UP Warriorz.

Eventually, UP Warriorz emerged victorious, securing Vrinda's services for a substantial 1.30 crores. Poonam Khemnar joined UP Warriorz at her base price of 10.00 lakh. In the eighth set, UP Warriorz made another purchase, adding Saima Thakor to their squad at the base price of 10.00 lakh.

The team strategically strengthened its lineup with these acquisitions, aiming for a competitive edge in the upcoming WPL matches.

Player	Role	Country	Base Price	Sold Price (INR)
Dani Wyatt	Batter	England	30 Lakh	30 Lakh
Vrinda Dinesh	Batter	India	30 Lakh	1.30 Cr
Poonam Khemnar	All-Rounder	India	10 Lakh	10 Lakh
Saima Thakor	Bowler	India	10 Lakh	10 Lakh