Top 10 Overseas Players to Watch at WPL 2025 Auction (Non-Retained)

Top 10 Overseas Players to Watch at WPL 2025 Auction (Non-Retained)

WPL 2025 · Overseas Auction Targets · Non-Retained

Top 10 Overseas Players to Watch at WPL 2025 Auction (Non-Retained)

With multiple international stars released ahead of the WPL 2025 auction, several high‑value overseas players are set to enter the bidding pool. Here are the top names — excluding all retained players — who could spark intense franchise battles.

1. Charlie Dean — England (All‑Round Spinner)

A clever off‑spinner with wicket‑taking consistency and lower‑order batting value.

2. Laura Wolvaardt — South Africa (Top‑Order Batter)

Elegant stroke‑maker and one of the world’s most dependable openers.

3. Phoebe Litchfield — Australia (Young Batting Prodigy)

Clean striker with immense potential and growing T20 impact.

4. Deandra Dottin — West Indies (Power‑Hitting All‑Rounder)

A natural match‑winner capable of turning games with both bat and ball.

5. Sophie Ecclestone — England (Left‑Arm Spin)

The world’s No.1 spinner brings unmatched control and strike ability.

6. Jess Jonassen — Australia (Left‑Arm Spinner)

Experienced, accurate, and valuable across all phases of T20 cricket.

7. Meg Lanning — Australia (World‑Class Batter)

One of the greatest leaders and top‑order anchors in the women’s game.

8. Danni Wyatt Hodge — England (Aggressive Opener)

Explosive starts and fearless strokeplay make her a high‑impact pick.

9. Georgia Voll — Australia (Batting All‑Rounder)

A rising all‑round talent with clean hitting and handy off‑spin.

10. Sophie Devine — New Zealand (Power All‑Rounder)

A proven T20 star with elite hitting range and useful seam bowling.

Honourable Mentions

  • Tammy Beaumont — Experienced opener
  • Kim Garth — Reliable seamer + useful hitter
  • Lea Tahuhu — Raw pace, wicket-taking threat
  • Maddy Green — Middle-order stability
  • Shabnim Ismail — Express pace specialist