In the three seasons that have taken place so far, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) has continued to serve as a launchpad for talented cricketers, helping them secure a spot in the national squad. Players like N. Sree Charani and Kranti Gaud exemplify this trend, having been key contributors to India’s recent ODI World Cup victory. Earlier converters such as Shreyanka Patil, Saika Ishaque, Asha Sobhana, Kashvee Gautam and Titas Sadhu rose to prominence in the WPL before earning places in the national setup, thanks to standout performances.
The upcoming mega auction for the 2026 WPL, set for Thursday in New Delhi, will certainly highlight marquee internationals, yet fans’ attention will also be on the hidden gems scoured from 142 uncapped Indian players. LatestNewsX has identified several uncapped cricketers who haven’t yet played in the league but could spark frantic bidding wars.
Vaishnavi Sharma (Base Price – INR 10 lakh) made her mark with a hat‑trick during India’s U‑19 World Cup triumph in Malaysia, ending as the top wicket‑taker in the tournament. She continued her form in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, grabbing 21 wickets from 11 matches at an economy of 6.47, and followed that up with 12 wickets in five games for Central Zone in the inter‑zonal event. WPL scouts noted her ability to deliver sharp turns off a slower delivery, a skill in high demand among left‑arm seers. Hailing from Madhya Pradesh—a state that has produced talents like Pooja Vastrakar and Kranti Gaud—Vaishnavi is likely to attract a bidding frenzy.
Deeya Yadav (Base Price – INR 10 lakh) is a hard‑hitting top‑order batter who has fashioned her game after fellow Haryana opener Shafali Verma. She shone in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy with 298 runs in eight innings, an average of 59.5 and a strike rate of 128, punctuated by three fifties. In the inter‑zonal T20s, she amassed 151 runs at a strike rate of 149.5, steering North Zone to the final. The lanky opener’s versatile shot‑making has captured the attention of recruiters. A standout moment came in November 2023 when she blasted an unbeaten 213 off 125 balls against Tripura in the U‑15 Women’s One‑Day Trophy at Raipur.
Mamatha Madiwala (Base Price – INR 10 lakh) offers teams a wicket‑keeper‑batter who can bolster the lower order. She burst onto the scene when she finished on 56 not out in a 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup warm‑up win over New Zealand, helping India A clinch a four‑wicket victory at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 2 in Bengaluru. Though Shafali Verma topped the scoreboard with 70 from 49 balls, Mamatha’s 56 off 60, featuring six fours and a maximum, proved decisive. Representing Hyderabad domestically and having played for India in the 2023 Women’s Emerging Teams Asia Cup in Hong Kong, she remains a valuable prospect.
Tanisha Singh (Base Price – INR 10 lakh), another Delhi product alongside Bharti Rawal and Nazma Khan, is a batting all‑rounder who earned the Most Valuable Player award in the 2025 Women’s DPL after an unbeaten 76. A handy off‑spinner, Tanisha also captained Delhi to the U23 Women’s T20 Trophy title in the prior season, showcasing leadership as well as skill.
G. Trisha (Base Price – INR 10 lakh) is a Hyderabad‑based opener who previously entered WPL auctions without success. Her 2025 form, however, may change that narrative. She played a pivotal role in India retaining the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup by scoring 309 runs in seven innings and claiming nine wickets with her leg‑spin. In the final, she top‑scored with an unbeaten 44 and took three wickets, earning Player of the Match. With 147 runs in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy and a current U23 Women’s T20 campaign, her two U19 World Cup wins position her as an enticing option for teams in the upcoming season.
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