On November 2, the India Women created history by winning their maiden World Cup trophy. Many different players stepped up throughout the course of the tournament, and the win is expected to take women's cricket to the next level.
The focus now will shift to the Women's Premier League, as the auction for the same will be held at the end of the month. Thus, many of the performers for India in the Women's World Cup are likely to be in high demand in the auction, while the star players are likely to be retained.
Thus, in this article, we will look at the players from India's World Cup-winning side who can earn big money in the auction if they get released.
Shree Charani
Shree Charani turned out to be one of the heroes for India in their World Cup campaign with her impactful spells under pressure. She picked 14 wickets at a brilliant economy rate and was one bowler who always delivered under pressure. She also bowls quicker through the air, which helps her keep batters in control, making her a valuable asset for the shortest format.
Criterion
Data
Innings
9
Wickets
14
Economy
4.96
Strike-rate
33
Thus, she is expected to be in high demand in the WPL auction as a dependable spin option. She played two matches for DC in the 2025 WPL and picked four wickets. She also has 10 wickets in just five T20Is for India. Thus, they would like to retain her, but with plenty of options at their disposal, the franchise might be forced to release her. Thus, other teams are likely to go after her aggressively in the auction, and it can help her earn big money.
Pratika Rawal
Pratika Rawal went unsold in the auction last time around, as she was yet to make her name at the international level. However, she has been brilliant for India in ODIs right from the time she made her debut last year. Rawal has an average of over 50 at the international level, and now, after her exploits in the World Cup, she is expected to be one of the hottest Indian properties in WPL.
Criterion
Data
Innings
6
Runs
308
Average
51.33
Strike-rate
77.78
100s/50s
1/5
Many franchises are looking for a quality Indian batter, and thus, they could go after Pratika Rawal aggressively, who has proven herself at the biggest stage now.
Kranti Goud has emerged as India's premier pacer in the last six months with her ability to pick wickets at regular intervals. She started the World Cup too with a bang, picking six wickets in three matches and played all matches in the tournament.
Criterion
Data
Innings
8
Wickets
9
Economy
5.73
Strike-rate
42
Thus, she is the best pace bowling talent in India currently, and thus if UP Warriorz release her, a lot of franchises could go after her. Thus, she could be one of the most expensive players in the auction.
Sneh Rana
The experienced all-rounder played for RCB in the last WPL season and did decently. However, RCB have a lot of options to retain and thus they are likely to release Sneh Rana.
Criterion
Data
Innings
5
Runs
99
Average
49.50
Strike-rate
113.79
Wickets
7 (6 Innings)
She is a player who can contribute with the bat lower down the order and is a handy off-spinner as well. Also, she has played for India across formats and is an experienced cricketer who can be an asset for any team. Thus, she could fetch good money in the WPL auction.
Pratika Rawal for India (Source: AFP)
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