Pratika Rawal in high demand; 3 unsold stars who might start a bidding war in WPL 2026 auction

Pratika Rawal playing for India - (Source: AFP)

The upcoming WPL 2026 mega-auction is six days away as the action is all set to take place in New Delhi on November 27. A total of 277 players will go under the hammer for 73 available slots.

The auction list includes 194 Indian players, comprising 52 capped and 142 uncapped players, who will go under the hammer for 50 slots, while 66 overseas capped players and 17 overseas uncapped players will look to fill the 23 available slots.

Teams will look to make massive changes to their squads, but this article will shed light on three WPL stars who went unsold in the WPL 2025 auction but might attract top bids in the upcoming mega-auction.

1. Pratika Rawal

Many might not be aware, but India's World Cup-winning star Pratika Rawal, who is now a key member of the Indian team, went unsold in WPL 2025. 

Rawal had registered for 10 lakhs, but failed to find any bidder. However, since the auction, the past one year has been brilliant for Rawal, as she made her India debut and replaced Shafali Verma at the top to cement her place in the playing XI.

Further, after her World Cup heroics, the youngster is certain to attract big bids for the mega-auction. It is worth noting that she has registered herself for 50 lakhs in the auction.

Pratika Rawal's performance in Women's World Cup 2025

2. Heather Graham

Australia star Heather Graham can attract a lot of bidders for WPL 2026 mega-auction as the 29-year-old is currently the leading wicket-taker in Women's Big Bash League 2025-2026.

Graham has picked up 10 wickets in just five games, which includes a three-wicket haul. Notably, she registered for a base price of 30 lakhs in WPL 2025 and now registered for a base price of 50 lakhs.

Pratika Rawal's performance in WBBL 2025

3. Heather Knight

The England women's cricketer registered herself at a base price of 50 lakhs but went unsold in the auction. However, the 34-year-old has done well for herself since the auction and is doing well in WBBL. 

Knight has scored 116 runs in four innings in WBBL 2025 and also amassed 288 runs in seven innings, averaging 48 in the Women's World Cup 2025.

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