The player auction for the inaugural Women’s T20 League concluded with some brilliant purchases. Players like Smriti Mandhana went for insane amounts at the auction and made the headlines all around. There were some buys however that were not as much talked about but in reality, could prove to be the difference between a successful campaign for the teams and failure.
These players are the ones who were bought for significantly lower prices than what their abilities command. Let’s look at 5 of the steam buys of the Women’s T20 League auction.
Sophia Dunkley (England) – 60 Lakh- Gujarat Franchise
Sophia Dunkley (Image source: Twitter)
With 612 runs in 31 innings, a highest score of 61*, an average of 25.50, and a strike rate of 117.24, Dunkley is a promising young player. She also offers the added benefit of being a part-time bowler. For the Gujarat, who picked her up for 60 Lakh, Dunkley is a steal buy. Her versatility with the bat and ball will make her a valuable asset to the team.
