Smriti Mandhana was the most expensive player in the inaugural Women's Premier League (WPL) auction here on Monday, and the Indian vice-captain was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) for Rs 3.40 crore ($410,000), beating Mumbai Indians in a bid. (Photo: Instagram)

The second most expensive Indian player so far is all-rounder Deepti Sharma, who was bought by UP Warriors for Rs 2.6 crore. However, Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur was included in the Mumbai Indians team for nearly half, Rs 1.80 crore. (Photo: Instagram)

While talking to the media, RCB Director of Cricket Mike Hesson said, "Everybody knows Mandhana and Ellyse Perry we were committed to getting some players." "We are very happy to have bought such great players." (Photo – Instagram)

The inclusion of Mandhana, Perry, and Sophie Devine in the team was a dream result. "Smriti has a lot of captaincy experience and is very familiar with Indian conditions, so in all likelihood, she will be the captain." (Photo- Instagram)

Australia's off-spin all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner was bought by Gautam Adani's Gujarat Giants for Rs 3.20 crore ($386,000) in the first round of the auction. Australia's star all-rounder Ellyse Perry was sold for Rs 1.70 crore ($205,000); the bid was won by RCB. (Photo – Instagram)

RCB roped in New Zealand captain Sophie Devine for a cheap 'base price' of Rs 50 lakh. UP Warriors spent Rs 1.80 crore to buy England left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone. (Photo- Instagram)

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