Women's Premier League 2024
Top five steal deals in Women’s T20 League 2023 Auctions
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.
Megan Schutt (Australia)- 40 Lakh- Bangalore Franchise
Megan Schutt (Image source: Twitter)
With 116 wickets in 90 innings at a bowling average of 16.12 and an economy of 6.20, Schutt is a proven wicket-taker. For the Bangalore, who secured her services for just 40 Lakh, Schutt is a steal buy. Her ability to keep the opposition run rate in check and pick up crucial wickets will be key to the team’s success.
Sophie Devine (New Zealand) – 50 Lakh- Bangalore Franchise
Sophie Devine (Image source: Twitter)
In 114 innings, Devine has amassed 2966 runs at an average of 29.36 and a strike rate of 121.30. She also offers a good bowling option, having taken 110 wickets at an average of 17.45. For the Bangalore Franchise, who picked her up for just 50 Lakh, Devine is the biggest steal in the Women’s T20 League auction. Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball and her experience at the highest level will make her a key player for the team.
Healey Mathews (West Indies)- 40 Lakh- Mumbai Franchise
Hayley Matthews (Image source: Twitter)
With 1493 runs in 79 matches, a highest score of 107*, an average of 19.64, and a strike rate of 103, Mathews is a talented batter. For the Mumbai, who secured her services for just 40 Lakh, Mathews is a steal buy. Her ability to anchor the innings and score quick runs at the top of the order will be crucial to the team’s success.
Alyssa Healy- 70 Lakh- UP Franchise
Alyssa Healy (Image source: Twitter)
With 2350 runs in 117 innings at an average of 23.74 and a strike rate of 128.56, Healy is an accomplished wicket-keeper batter. She also holds the record for the third-highest individual score in a T20I match with 148*. For the UP Franchise, who picked her up for 70 Lakh, Healy is a steal buy. Her ability to provide a quick start at the top of the order and her safe hands behind the stumps will make her a valuable asset to the team.
