New Delhi, Nov. 27 -- Gujarat Giants (GG) made two of the most impactful signings at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 auction, securing New Zealand star Sophie Devine for Rs 2 crore and India pacer Renuka Singh Thakur for Rs 60 lakh.

Devine, who missed the previous WPL season due to a mental health break following New Zealand's T20 World Cup triumph, attracted interest when Gujarat Giants opened the bidding at Rs 50 lakh. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were keen to bring their star all-rounder back, but Giants pushed the bid to Rs 1 crore, forcing a pause in the room.

Delhi Capitals (DC) jumped in at Rs 1.1 crore. What followed was a brief tussle, with Giants moving to Rs 1.2 crore, DC responding at Rs 1.3 crore, and eventually ...