1.9 Crore! Uncapped Indian Simran Shaikh Joins Gujarat Giants at WPL 2025 Auction
Simran Shaikh Sold for Record-Breaking ₹1.9 Crore at WPL Auction
At the WPL 2025 Auction on December 15, the Gujarat Giants bought uncapped Indian cricketer Simran Shaikh for ₹1.9 crore. The 22-year-old Mumbai batter is now one of the most expensive uncapped players in WPL history after a bidding war.
Shaikh debuted in the WPL with the UP Warriorz in 2023. She will now play for Gujarat Giants in the WPL 2025 season. The franchise has high hopes for the young talent. They want her to bounce back after a poor performance in her last stint.
Simran Shaikh Returns to Gujarat Giants
Mumbai Women’s cricketer Simran Shaikh will return to the Gujarat Giants. She had a brief prior link with them before her WPL debut with the UP Warriorz in 2023’s inaugural edition. After a poor campaign, the Warriorz released Shaikh. He has now landed a lucrative deal, surpassing even the legendary Deandra Dottin. The Giants also signed Dottin this season.
Shaikh’s inclusion shows Gujarat’s faith in her potential. She struggled in WPL 2023, scoring just 29 runs in seven innings at a 5.80 average. Her strike rate of 60.41 from 48 balls was poor. But, her return to the league offers a chance for redemption.
WPL 2023 Performance: A Season to Forget
Simran Shaikh was a regular in UP Warriorz’s playing XI in WPL 2023. She played all nine matches. However, her inability to make an impact with the bat saw her falter under pressure.
Shaikh’s poor form led to the Warriorz’s elimination. They lost badly to the Mumbai Indians Women in the Eliminator. As a result, she was released ahead of the 2025 auction. Now, with a fresh start under the Gujarat Giants, Shaikh will look to prove her value in the upcoming season.
A Big Price Tag, A Bigger Challenge
With a staggering ₹1.9 crore price tag, expectations will be sky-high for Simran Shaikh in WPL 2025. The Gujarat Giants invested heavily in her potential. They hope to see a change in her performances.
Can Shaikh rise to the challenge and justify the faith in her? We will see. But, her story will be one of the season’s most-watched.
