WPL 2025: Mumbai Indians’ Full Squad Revealed After Auction
Mumbai Indians women’s team is ready for WPL 2025 with a solid 18-player squad, featuring key additions from the auction and a strong core of retained players.
The Mumbai Indians women’s team is ready for the 2025 season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL). After winning the championship in 2023, the team has strengthened its lineup through the WPL 2025 auction held in Bengaluru on December 15, 2024.
New Additions in the WPL 2025 Auction
In the WPL 2025 auction, 19 players were sold. This included five overseas players, with one from an Associate Nation. The Mumbai Indians (MI) made notable signings and added three new players to their squad.
The highest bid in the auction was for all-rounder Simran Shaikh, bought by Gujarat Giants for INR 1.9 crores. The next most expensive pick was West Indies player Deandra Dottin, who was also signed by Gujarat Giants for INR 1.7 crores.
For MI, their biggest purchase was 16-year-old wicket-keeper G Kamalini from Tamil Nadu. She was picked for INR 1.6 crores. Kamalini had performed excellently in the Women’s Under-19 T20 Trophy, scoring 311 runs in 8 innings with a strike rate of 123.90.
Mumbai Indians’ Purchases at WPL 2025 Auction
| Player Name | Price |
|---|---|
| G Kamalini | INR 1.6 crores |
| Nadine de Klerk (SA) | INR 30 lakhs |
| Akshita Maheshwari | INR 10 lakhs |
| Sanskriti Gupta | INR 10 lakhs |
Retained Players for WPL 2025
Before the auction, MI retained key players from their previous seasons. These include their captain Harmanpreet Kaur, along with top performers like Natalie Sciver and Hayley Matthews. These retained players have been the core strength of the team and are expected to lead the team in the upcoming season.
Retained Players
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Harmanpreet Kaur (c) | Captain |
| Natalie Sciver | All-rounder |
| Hayley Matthews | All-rounder |
| Amelia Kerr | All-rounder |
| Saika Ishaque | Bowler |
| Chloe Tryon | All-rounder |
| Shabnim Ismail | Bowler |
| Pooja Vastrakar | All-rounder |
| Yastika Bhatia | Wicket-keeper |
Mumbai Indians Full Squad After WPL 2025 Auction
After the auction, the Mumbai Indians women’s team has a strong 18-player squad. With a mix of retained and newly purchased talent, they are set for a competitive season in WPL 2025. Here’s the complete squad:
| Full Squad | |
|---|---|
| Amanjot Kaur | Amelia Kerr |
| Chloe Tryon | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| Hayley Matthews | Jintimani Kalita |
| Natalie Sciver | Pooja Vastrakar |
| Saika Ishaque | Yastika Bhatia |
| Shabnim Ismail | Amandeep Kaur |
| S. Sajana | Keerthana |
| G Kamalini | Nadine de Klerk |
| Akshita Maheshwari | Sanskriti Gupta |
MI’s Journey from WPL 2023 to WPL 2025
Mumbai Indians had a remarkable journey in the WPL. After winning the WPL 2023 championship, MI finished second in the WPL 2024 points table. However, their WPL 2024 campaign ended in the Eliminator, where they lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). RCB went on to win the WPL 2024 title by defeating Delhi Capitals in the final.
With the new additions and a strong core of retained players, MI will be aiming to lift the WPL 2025 trophy. Fans are excited to see how the team will perform with their mix of young and experienced talents.
The Mumbai Indians women’s team is once again ready to make an impact in the upcoming season, and their squad looks stronger than ever.
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