The WPL auction saw many of the high-profile names in women’s world cricket earn an opportunity to play in what will be yet another flagship T20 league.

Four South Africans managed to fetch bids, including the incumbent skipper, Van Niekerk.

Shabnim Ismail – UP Warriors (R 2.16M)
Marizanne Kapp – Delhi Capitals (R 3.2M)
Chloe Tryon – Mumbai Indians (R 650k)
Dané van Niekerk – Royal Challengers Bangalore (R 650k)

T20 World Cup captain Suné Luus and classy opening batter Laura Wolvaardt both ended up unsold.

Ayabonga Khaka, the experienced seamer, also didn’t bring about any bids. However, with the presence of only 5 teams, there was always going to be a number of players that would end up unfortunate.

Left-arm spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba, who starred against the White Ferns yesterday, also wasn’t able to get a team.

Hard-hitting opener Smriti Mandhana was the biggest buy in the event, as RCB recruited her for a whopping Rs 3.4 crore (R 7.3M).