DPL 2026 Women's Auction: Parunika Sisodia tops buys at ₹14 lakh
Synopsis
Left-arm spinner Parunika Sisodia became the costliest player at the DPL 2026 Women's Auction, fetching ₹14 lakh from East Delhi Riders — a record that signals just how seriously Delhi's franchise cricket ecosystem is now investing in women's cricket heading into the tournament's third edition.
Key Takeaways
Parunika Sisodia was the top buy at the DPL 2026 Women's Auction , signed by East Delhi Riders for ₹14 lakh on 2 July 2026 .
Arushi Goel was the second-most expensive player at ₹11 lakh , acquired by Central Delhi Queens .
East Delhi Riders dominated the top seven spends, accounting for four of the seven highest-priced players.
Franchises used Right to Match (RTM) cards strategically — East Delhi Riders retained Pragya Rawat and North Delhi Strikers re-signed Samaira Raghav , both at ₹7 lakh .
South Delhi Superstarz secured India batter Priya Punia alongside retained India U-19 player Shweta Sehrawat .
All four franchises have now completed their squads for the third edition of the DPL T20 Women's competition.
Left-arm spinner Parunika Sisodia became the most expensive player at the Delhi Premier League (DPL) T20 Women's Auction 2026, signed by East Delhi Riders for ₹14 lakh on 2 July in New Delhi, as all four franchises completed their squads for the tournament's third edition. The auction featured intense bidding wars and strategic Right to Match (RTM) card plays, underscoring the rising stature of the women's competition as one of India's premier domestic T20 platforms.
Top Buys and Bidding Highlights
All-rounder Arushi Goel was the second-most expensive signing, picked up by Central Delhi Queens for ₹11 lakh. The top seven most expensive players at the auction were:
Parunika Sisodia – East Delhi Riders – ₹14 lakh
Arushi Goel – Central Delhi Queens – ₹11 lakh
Sumiti Soni – Central Delhi Queens – ₹8 lakh
Simran Dil Bahadur – East Delhi Riders – ₹8 lakh
Purva Siwach – East Delhi Riders – ₹7 lakh
Samaira Raghav – North Delhi Strikers – ₹7 lakh
Pragya Rawat – East Delhi Riders – ₹7 lakh
RTM Cards and Retention Moves
Franchises made calculated use of their Right to Match cards to hold on to key performers from previous seasons. East Delhi Riders used RTM to bring back Pragya Rawat for ₹7 lakh, while North Delhi Strikers exercised RTM to re-sign all-rounder Samaira Raghav for ₹7 lakh. The RTM mechanism added tactical depth to the proceedings, with franchises balancing squad continuity against fresh acquisitions.
How Each Franchise Shaped Their Squad
East Delhi Riders assembled arguably the most high-profile roster, anchored by Parunika Sisodia and Simran Dil Bahadur as marquee signings. Central Delhi Queens paired Arushi Goel with retained marquee all-rounder Soni Yadav to build a well-rounded middle order. North Delhi Strikers reinforced their bowling unit by adding Priya Mishra alongside retained marquee player Ayushi Soni. South Delhi Superstarz secured India batter Priya Punia to complement retained India Under-19 standout Shweta Sehrawat, giving the franchise strong international-pedigree depth.
Complete Squad Lists
Central Delhi Queens: Soni Yadav, Arushi Goel, Monika, Deeksha Sharma, Nidhi Mahto, Sumiti Soni, Medhavi Bidhuri, Ritisha Khushi, Nidhi Tanwar, Kanika Mathur, R Priyadarshni, Riya Kondal, Saachi, Jyoti, Mallika Khatri, Neha Parmar, Puja Halder, Akshita Jain, Nishtha Bisht, Kashvi Kumar, Chelcy Yadav, Tanu Chauhan.
East Delhi Riders: Parunika Sisodia, Simran Dil Bahadur, Bharti Rawal, Pragya Rawat, Purva Siwach, Vanshika Lila, Aarna Dudeja, Goyinka Sharma, Mahi Chauhan, Nilanchal Nerwal, Sonakshi, Tamanna Singh, Suhana Attri, Ishika, Riti Tomar, Hridya Sharma, Neha Chhillar, Urvashi Gupta, Jasleen Kaur, Geet Rarhana, Yashasvi Dhiman, Rajshri Yadav.
North Delhi Strikers: Ayushi Soni, Priya Mishra, Nazma, Upasana Yadav, Riya Shokeen, Shivi Sharma, Anshu Nagar, Archana, Reshika Beniwal, Samaira Raghav, Samridhi Dhingra, Armeet Kaur, Nandini Giri, Priyanshi, Ananya Bhardwaj, Manshi Garg, Shivani Jangid, Shweta Singh, Nancy Tyagi, Apeksha Anand, Jhilmil, Anamika.
South Delhi Superstarz: Priya Punia, Shweta Sehrawat, Ekta Bhadana, Tanisha Singh, Disha Nagar, Mayuri Singh, Nishika Singh, Himakshi Chaudhary, Tanishqa Singh, Aarti Kumari, Chhavi Gupta, Kashish, Ananya Pahuja, Avleen Kaur, Harshita, Mitali R, Geetanjali, Pragati Bisht, Anamika Kumari, Yashika, Roopali Vishwa Mohan.
What to Watch in DPL Women's 2026
With balanced rosters now in place, the third edition of the DPL T20 Women's tournament is set for a competitive run. The presence of India-capped players like Priya Punia and emerging talent like Shweta Sehrawat signals that the league continues to attract top-tier domestic talent. How franchises deploy their marquee signings across the tournament will be closely watched by selectors and fans alike.
Point of View
Crowd attendance, and a pathway to senior India selection. Domestic T20 leagues for women have multiplied, but most struggle to convert auction headlines into sustained viewership. The DPL, now in its third edition, has the institutional backing of Delhi cricket — whether that backing extends to infrastructure and media reach will determine if these ₹14 lakh moments become a launchpad or just a press release.
NationPress
2 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the most expensive player at the DPL 2026 Women's Auction?
Left-arm spinner Parunika Sisodia was the most expensive player, signed by East Delhi Riders for ₹14 lakh at the DPL T20 Women's Auction held on 2 July 2026 in New Delhi. She was followed by Arushi Goel, who went to Central Delhi Queens for ₹11 lakh.
Which franchise spent the most at the DPL 2026 Women's Auction?
East Delhi Riders made the biggest individual splash, securing four of the top seven most expensive players including Parunika Sisodia (₹14 lakh), Simran Dil Bahadur (₹8 lakh), Purva Siwach (₹7 lakh), and Pragya Rawat (₹7 lakh via RTM).
What is the Right to Match (RTM) card in the DPL auction?
The Right to Match card allows a franchise to retain a player from the previous season by matching the highest bid placed by a rival franchise during the auction. At the DPL 2026 Women's Auction, East Delhi Riders used RTM to retain Pragya Rawat and North Delhi Strikers used it to re-sign Samaira Raghav, both at ₹7 lakh.
Which India-capped players featured in the DPL 2026 Women's Auction?
India batter Priya Punia was signed by South Delhi Superstarz, joining retained India Under-19 player Shweta Sehrawat in the franchise's squad. Their presence highlights the DPL Women's competition's growing ability to attract nationally recognised talent.
What edition of the DPL Women's T20 is being played in 2026?
The 2026 edition is the third edition of the Delhi Premier League T20 Women's competition. The tournament has steadily grown in profile and is regarded as one of India's leading domestic women's T20 platforms.
