Pratika was one of many players who went unsold in WPL auction ahead of the 2025 edition won by Mumbai Indians - the second title for the franchise. She wasn't picked despite having a base price of only INR 10 lakh ($112,000).

Pratika Rawal's arc of redemption: From going unsold in WPL 2025 auction to getting own medal for World Cup performance

Out of the six finals Kapp has lost, three were in ICC events and three were in Women's Premier League (WPL). While only two teams have managed to win WPL, Delhi Capitals, Kapp's team, were the finalist all three seasons.

Unlucky in finals? This player has lost six finals since 2023 - three in WPL and three ICC events

South African Nadine de Klerk, who became a household name after guiding her team to victory against India in Women's World Cup 2025 league stage match, is the player to win WPL titles with RCB in 2024 and MI in 2025.

WPL's lucky charm? Only player to win two titles with two teams in two seasons has played only 1 match in league

As per the rules, if a franchise chose to retain five players from the option of maximum three capped Indian, two overseas and two uncapped players, they could pay a maximum of INR 3.5 crore to the first player. 

WPL player retention list: How much Mandhana and Kaur were paid? Check full list

Kalita has been with MI during all three seasons, from 2023-25, before being released by the franchise ahead of upcoming mega auction. She has taken only 1 wickets in 13 WPL matches and scored only six runs but has two trophies to her name.

Luckiest WPL player or underused? She has two trophies - more than Smriti Mandhana - with just 1 wicket and six runs in three seasons

While the franchise has released all the players except Shweta Sherawat, Deepti's performance for the franchise and for India definitely warranted a place in the retention list. The move bags the question, is Deepti Sharma the most untrusted player in WPL?

Most untrusted player in WPL? Second costliest player in league not retained by team despite World Cup winning performance

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Pratika Rawal's arc of redemption: From going unsold in WPL 2025 auction to getting own medal for World Cup performance

Unlucky in finals? She has lost six finals since 2023 including three in WPL

WPL's lucky charm? Only player to win two titles with two teams in two seasons

WPL player retention list: How much Mandhana and Kaur were paid? Check full list

Luckiest in WPL? She has two trophies with just 1 wicket and six runs in total

Most untrusted player in WPL? WWC 2025 POTM player not retained by team