The highly anticipated Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 Auction took place in Bengaluru on Sunday, December 15, 2024, check out who are the youngest and oldest players bought
The WPL auction reportedly saw 120 players, including 91 Indians and 29 overseas players, go under the hammer.
Women’s Premier League 2025 (WPL) youngest and oldest players list bought at the auction and what is their age
The WPL 2025 auction witnessed some exciting signings, featuring a good mix of budding talents as well as seasoned players.
WPL Auction 2025 youngest and oldest player bought
While Ira Jadhav and Anshu Nagar were the youngest players to feature in the auction, at 14 years old, both players went unsold. Similarly, Laura Harris and Heather Knight were the oldest players at 34 years, but both players went unsold. As such, 16-year-old G Kamalini, who joined the Mumbai Indians, became the youngest player bought at the auction. Meanwhile, the 33-year-old Barbadian cricketer Deandra Dottin became the oldest player after joining the Gujarat Giants.
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G Kamalini
G Kamalini was the youngest player bought in the WPL auction 2025 at just 16 years old, and she mainly plays as an all-rounder hailing from Tamil Nadu. Despite her young age, Kamalini stole the spotlight at the auctions going for a price of ₹1.60. She was notably one of the most expensive buys at the auction. The Mumbai Indians (MI) managed to secure the player following an intense bidding war with the Delhi Capitals (DC).
Kamalini is still uncapped, but her recent exploits in the U-19 Women’s T20 Trophy, where she emerged as the second-highest scorer, demonstrated her immense potential. The teenager scored an impressive 311 runs in eight matches, smashing 10 sixes throughout the tournament. Her performances played a key role in helping Tamil Nadu secure a title win.
Aside from her batting prowess, Kamalini is also a part-time spinner and wicketkeeper across different age-group levels. As such, she is a rare asset who can play well in all three different roles.
Deandra Dottin
Deandra Dottin is a proven West Indian powerhouse who emerged as the oldest player bought in the WPL auction 2025 at age 33. The Gujarat Giants (GG) bought her for a whopping price of ₹1.70 crore, making her one of the top buys. Dottin is renowned for her explosive batting and all-round skills, and she has a vast experience with several record-breaking feats. She will undoubtedly prove to be an invaluable asset for the team in the upcoming season.
Dottin is notably the first woman to score a T20I century following a 38-ball century against South Africa in 2010. She has so far amassed over 6,500 runs across ODIs and T20Is and picked up 139 international wickets.