A total of 34 players have been sold now as 80 players went under the hammer before the accelerated auction phase.

Here are the top 5 most expensive buys in the inaugural WPL Auction. 

#5. Jemimah Rodrigues - Delhi Capitals

Indian top-order batter and 22-year-old Jemimah Rodrigues has been acquired by Delhi Capitals for 2.20 crores INR. 

#4. Deepti Sharma - UP Warriorz

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma has been sold to UP Warriorz for 2.60 crores. 

#3. Natalie Sciver-Brunt - Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians have roped in England bowling all-rounder Natalie Sciver-Brunt for 3.20 crores INR. 

#2. Ashleigh Gardner - Gujarat Giants

Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner was also acquired by Gujarat Giants for 3.20 crores. 

#1. Smriti Mandhana - Royal Challengers Bangalore

Indian ace batter and opener Smriti Mandhana has been the most expensive player in WPL 2023 auction, going for 3.40 crores.