This Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 The mega auction has produced several headline-grabbing moments, but none bigger than the veteran pacer Shikha pandeysensational rise in value. The seasoned agitator, once in front of the selectors, stunned the cricket-buying world thereafter UP Warriors He has closed his services at an amazing price.
Shikaha Pandey triggers a fierce bidding war
The auction hall went into a frenzy as Pandey’s name appeared on the board. Starting at a modest base price of INR 40 Lakh, the 36-year-old has been at the center of a heated competition between Warriorz (Upw) Royal Paintings Bengaluru (RCB).
Both franchises continue to push the bowler with relentless intent, bulking up their bowling arsenals with an experienced seamer who impresses under control and pressure. What started as a measured exchange soon turned into a high-voltage tug-of-war, with bids to raise 1 current tick in a matter of minutes.
The pressure only grew as RCB, at one point, took the lead in the INR 2.2 crore that was swindled to install the veteran. Armed with the biggest purse of the auction, he made a decisive late surge – sealing the deal INR 2.40 crores and leaves the room shouting.
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Second most expensive Indian at auction
Pandey’s Mega signing made him the second highest-paid Indian player of the day, only behind him Deepti Sharmafrom whom he protected Right to Adaptation (RTM) Card at a solid INR 3.2 crore.
This result is a remarkable turnaround for Pandey who fetched only INR 60 Lakh in his previous mega auction. Its exponential growth highlights the growing demand in the WPL ecosystem for experienced Indian sailors, especially those who offer swing, discipline and adaptability.
Here is the reaction of the fans:
🚨 36-year-old veteran Shikha Pandey went to warriors for a whopping 2.40 crores!
– Get 2.40 crores at the age of 36.
– He has been a great player in WPL and WBBL.
RCB went all the way to 2.20 crores. He doesn’t know why the Indian team ignored him for 2 yearspic.twitter.com/x3nv8bskiv
– Rajiv (@rajiv1841) November 27, 2025
Practice 🤝 class
New themes for Shikha Pandey @Upwarriorz For INR 2.4 crore with a large 💛💜#Tatawpl | #Tatawplauck pic.twitter.com/nmvcwjsfvc
– Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@ wplt20) November 27, 2025
Shikaha pandey is the third most expensive buy in the auction 💰
The veteran star goes all the way to the Warriorz 🎯#Shikhapandey #Wplauction pic.twitter.com/5hmsjp5igy– WomenCricket.com (@womencrickethq) November 27, 2025
Abhishek Nayar brings in Deandra Dottin to manage SHIKHA Pandey and Deandra Dottin from WPL auction.
TKRW → Abhishek Nayar’s Mentorship Touch at WPL! ❤👌 pic.twitter.com/egncopp5eu
– Rokte Amar KKR (@rokte_amarr_kkr) November 27, 2025
🚨 Shikha Pandey Up Warriorz 🚨
Matches – 27 || Wickets – 30
Sold to Warriorz at 36 for 2.40 CR 🤯
2nd highest bid for Indian player in WPL 26 auction .. !! pic.twitter.com/ecake3khfu
– Vikas (@ vikas662005) November 27, 2025
2.40 CR for Shikaha Pandey. That’s why it deserves it
– s (@_sectumsempra18) November 27, 2025
Shikaha Pandey’s smile “I’m so glad Meg Lanning will be there” 🥹🥹🥹 pic.twitter.com/bfhjrxtgyq
– Lavanya 🎙️🎥👩🏻💻 (@lav_narayanan) November 27, 2025
Shikha Pandey Becomes 4th Most Expensive Player in WPL History, Offered by UPW for 2.4 CR#shikhapandey #Wplmegaauction #Wpl2026
– Ambika (@apmahapatra) November 27, 2025
• Wolvardt for Delhi!
• Continues to all! 💜dottin ✅Sophie ✅deepti ✅kranti ✅kiran ✅Shiran ✅Shikha Pandey ₹ 2.4 CR Upw building a power house! #Upwarriorz • Lauren Bell → RCB 🔴
• Linsey Smith → Another smart bowling addition for RCB. #Wplauction
• Lizelle Lee to Delhi Capitals– Samartha (@samartha_ggg) November 27, 2025
A big salary for Shikaha Pandey! 💰 #Wplauction #wpl2026 #Upwarriorz #Delhi #india pic.twitter.com/al9vrumlpb
– devil (@manojchawlawla979) November 27, 2025
SHIKHA PANDEY FOR SALE:- 2.6cr
UP fighter #Wplauction– Cricketnew (@Cricketnew73688) November 27, 2025
🔥 Shikha Pandey → RCB ₹ 1.80 CR (3rd most expensive)
RCB & Upw’s bidding war was epic! 💥 #Shikhapandey #Wplauction #Wpl2026 # Wplauction2026 pic.twitter.com/4iwnhewwts– er.rajiv (@rajiv_siait) November 27, 2025
Shikha Pandey deserves this and more.
Great selection, top! https://t.co/bbjykxe4ge
– Yash Lahoti (@yvlahoti) November 27, 2025
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This article was originally published WomenCricket.coma Cricket timings Company.
