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[Saba Sports News] Indian uncapped player Kashvee Gautam created history in the Women’s Premier League by being bought for INR 2 crore by Gujarat Giants, setting a record for the highest bid for an uncapped player. This surpassed Vrinda Dinesh’s INR 1.3 crore bid by UP Warriorz. The auction saw a spirited bidding war for Gautam, starting with a base price of INR 10 lakh.
The intense auction involved multiple franchises, with the initial bid by Giants quickly escalated by Royal Challengers Bangalore. A strategic battle ensued, pushing the price past INR 50 lakh. The drama intensified when UP Warriorz joined at INR 75 lakh, but Giants maintained their lead, crossing the INR 1 crore mark. Despite Warriorz’s counter of INR 1.1 crore, Giants pushed further to INR 1.2 crore and then to INR 1.4 crore.
The auction peaked at INR 2 crore, leading to a pivotal moment where Warriorz decided to withdraw, concluding the intense bidding for Gautam. Known for her remarkable ten-wicket haul in a domestic Under-19 game, including a hat-trick, Gautam has been honing her skills, particularly her pace, following feedback from scouts. Her performance in the Women’s T20 trophy and her role in India’s Under-23 squad in the ACC Emerging tournament in Hong Kong further highlighted her potential.