Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma will once again represent UP Warriorz in WPL 2026, after the franchise used their Right to Match (RTM) card to buy her back for a massive ₹3.2 crore. This made Deepti one of the costliest Indian players of the auction, and the most expensive buy for UPW this season.
Interestingly, Deepti was first released during the 2026 retention window – something that surprised fans – but UPW had already planned to use their RTM option at the right moment.
UP Warriorz Buy Deepti Sharma for ₹3.2 Crore in WPL 2026
The WPL 2026 mega auction, held on 26 November 2025 in New Delhi, saw heavy bidding for Deepti Sharma. Multiple franchises showed interest, but in the final moments, UP Warriorz matched the highest bid and secured her return.
With this, Deepti becomes:
- UPW’s most expensive signing of the 2026 auction
- One of the highest-paid all-rounders in WPL history
Deepti Sharma – WPL Career Stats (2023–2025)
Batting Stats (25 Matches)
- Runs: 507
- Innings: 24
- Average: 28.16
- Strike Rate: 117.63
- 50s: 3
- Highest Score: 88*
- 4s: 60
- 6s: 9
- Catches: 7
Bowling Stats
- Overs: 91
- Runs Conceded: 791
- Wickets: 27
- Average: 29.29
- Economy: 8.29
- Strike Rate: 21.1
- Best Figures: 4/19
Major WPL Records of Deepti Sharma
- First Indian bowler to take a hat-trick in WPL (vs Delhi Capitals, 2024)
- WPL 2024 MVP (Most Valuable Player)
- UP Warriorz top run-scorer in WPL 2024 – 295 runs
- 500+ runs & 25+ wickets in three seasons (elite all-rounder category)
- One of the league’s most impactful players (as per Smart Stats)
Deepti has been the backbone of the UPW squad since the first season and continues to be their most reliable match-winner with both bat and ball.
Deepti Sharma – Recent Highlights (2025 Updates)
- Became DSP in UP Police under sports quota
- Awarded Player of the Tournament in Women’s World Cup 2025
- Crossed 1000 T20I runs + 100 wickets (first Indian woman to achieve this)
- Remains a key part of India’s core team for upcoming ICC events
Deepti Sharma return to UP Warriorz for ₹3.2 crore sets the tone for WPL 2026. With exceptional all-round numbers, record-breaking performances, and consistent match-winning ability, Deepti remains one of India’s most valuable women cricketers today.
