In a historic moment at the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction, Indian uncapped player Kashvee Gautam has emerged as the costliest uncapped player in the league's history, securing a jaw-dropping INR 2 crore bid from Gujarat Giants.
The fierce bidding war unfolded as multiple franchises vied for the talented right-arm seamer from Chandigarh, ultimately culminating in an intense duel between Giants and Royal Challengers Bangalore, with UP Warriorz entering the fray later.
The dramatic turn of events witnessed Gautam breaking the previous record set by Vrinda Dinesh, who was sold for INR 1.3 crore just moments earlier to UP Warriorz.
The bidding commenced with Gujarat Giants opening at Gautam's base price of INR 10 lakh. The stakes soared with Royal Challengers Bangalore entering the scene, pushing the bid past INR 50 lakh.
UP Warriorz injected further intensity with a bid of INR 75 lakh, but Giants remained steadfast, surpassing the INR 1 crore mark. The bidding war reached a crescendo when Gujarat Giants secured Kashvee Gautam for an unprecedented INR 2 crore, marking a historic moment in WPL history.