WPL 2026: 3 franchises who can target Deepti Sharma in the mega auction

Deepti Sharma is set to be one of the main attractions in the Mega Auction Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 after her extraordinary performance in the recently concluded ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. The Indian all-rounder not only helped India win their first World Cup title, but also set historic records and became the first cricketer (male or female) to score more than 200 runs and take more than 20 wickets in a single edition of the tournament. Deepti played a key role in the final against South Africascored a quick 58 and claimed a five-wicket haul, which earned her the Player of the Tournament award and rewrote the record books with 215 runs and 22 wickets in total.

3 teams that can target Deepti Sharma in the WPL 2026 auction

1. UP Warriorz

UP Warriorz franchise, who previously made Deepti the centerpiece of their campaign, will be among the teams most keen to bring her back at the mega auction. With a sizeable purse of ₹14.5 crore after an aggressive release strategy, UP Warriorz is perfectly positioned for a high-stakes bid. Deepti’s familiarity with the local crowd and her captaincy experience add layers to her value to the Warriorz, providing both leadership and all-round cricketing skills.

She played in 25 matches for UPW, amassing 507 runs and 27 wickets, becoming a fan favorite and a tactical asset. The franchise needs impact players to rebuild and Deepti fits the profile as a match winner and as the face of the team that resonates with the fans in Uttar Pradesh, making her return very likely.

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2. Capitals of Delhi

Capitals of Delhi are actively looking for a left-handed all-rounder to balance their predominantly right-handed batting line-up and add bowling options capable of handling pressure situations. Deepti’s versatility – successfully filling lower middle and finishing roles, and excelling at all phases of the innings as a bowler – makes her an ideal candidate for Delhi Capitals.

Her recent marked improvement with the bat and her proven match-winning qualities in pressure situations have made her a priority target. The inclusion of Deepti alongside all-rounders such as Marizanne Kapp And Annabel Sutherland would strengthen DC’s ability to control 12 overs with quality all-rounders, a key strategic advantage for the team in crunch games.

3. Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indiansare meanwhile known for strengthening their roster with highly impactful domestic stars. With an auction purse of ₹5.75 crore, MI can rely on Deepti’s consistency and her ability to stabilize both batting and bowling line-ups. Deepti’s proven track record in crucial matches – especially her ability to perform under pressure on the world stage – is exactly what MI is looking for in experienced campaigners. Furthermore, her presence would provide tactical flexibility and allow Mumbai Indians to rotate their bowling attack to cover overs at either end of an innings.

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This article was first published on WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.