The third edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) proved to be a mixed bag for the Gujarat Giants. With four wins and defeats in eight WPL 2025 league-stage matches, the Gujarat Giants managed to qualify for the Eliminator, where they were eventually beaten by the Harmanpreet Kaur-led Mumbai Indians Women by 47 runs, as per WPL's official website.
The Gujarat Giants retained 14 players ahead of the 2025 WPL mini-auction. In the auction, the franchise acquired the services of West Indies legend Deandra Dottin (1.7 crores), uncapped Mumbai cricketer Simran Shaikh (1.90 crores), England's Danielle Gibson (30 lakhs), and India's Prakashika Naik for INR 10 lakhs. The Gujarat Giants Women's squad for WPL 2025 comprises of: Laura Wolvaardt, captain Ashleigh Gardner, Harleen Deol, Beth Mooney, Phoebe Litchfield, Deandra Dottin, Priya Mishra, Dayalan Hemalatha, Bharti Fulmali, Sayali Satghare, Tanuja Kanwar, Mannat Kashyap, Simran Shaikh, Meghna Singh, Danielle Gibson, Prakashika Naik, Shabnam Shakil, Shabnam Shakil, and Kashvee Gautam, as per WPL's official website.
Gujarat Giants women's squad in 2025 WPL
| Player Name | Country | Role | Price (in INR) |
| Kashvee Gautam | India | Bowler | 2 crore |
| Bharti Fulmali | India | Batter | 10 lakh |
| Laura Wolvaardt | South Africa | Batter | 30 lakh |
| Phoebe Litchfield | Australia | Batter | 1 crore |
| Ashleigh Gardner | Australia | All-rounder | 3.20 crore |
| Priya Mishra | India | Batter | 20 lakh |
| Dayalan Hemalatha | India | All-rounder | 30 lakh |
| Harleen Deol | India | All-rounder | 40 lakh |
| Sayali Satghare | India | All-rounder | 10 lakh |
| Tanuja Kanwar | India | All-rounder | 50 lakh |
| Beth Mooney | Australia | Wicket-keeper | 2 crore |
| Shabnam Shakil | India | Bowler | 10 lakh |
| Mannat Kashyap | India | Bowler | 10 lakh |
| Meghna Singh | India | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Kashvee Gautam | India | Bowler | 2 crore |
| Deandra Dottin | West Indies | All-rounder | 1.70 crore |
| Simran Shaikh | India | Batter | 1.90 crore |
| Danielle Gibson | England | All-rounder | 30 lakh |
| Prakashika Naik | India | Bowler | 10 lakh |
Gujarat Giants' retained players list before the WPL 2025 auction
The Gujarat Giants Women retained 14 players before the WPL 2025 Auction. Following is the list of players whom the Giants retained in their squad after the 2024 Women’s Premier League season, as per the Olympics' official website:
| Player Name | Role | Price (in INR) |
| Laura Wolvaardt | Batter | 30 lakh |
| Dayalan Hemalatha | All-rounder | 30 lakh |
| Harleen Deol | All-rounder | 40 lakh |
| Bharti Fulmali | Batter | 30 lakh |
| Tanuja Kanwer | All-rounder | 50 lakh |
| Ashleigh Gardner | All-rounder | 3.2 crore |
| Beth Mooney | Wicketkeeper | 2 crore |
| Shabnam Shakil | All-rounder | 10 lakh |
| Priya Mishra | Batter | 20 lakh |
| Phoebe Litchfield | Batter | 1 crore |
| Sayali Satghare | All-rounder | 10 lakh |
| Meghna Singh | Bowler | 30 lakh |
| Kashvee Gautam | Bowler | 2 crore |
| Mannat Kashyap | Bowler | 10 lakh |
Gujarat Giants women's squad's most expensive players
Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner is the most expensive player in the Gujarat Giants Women's squad for WPL 2025. Gardner was retained for a whopping sum of INR 3.20 crores. As far as their most expensive acquisition in the 2025 Women's Premier League auction is concerned, uncapped Simran Shaikh is the most expensive player. She was bought for a sum of INR 1.90 crores. Meanwhile, West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin is the most expensive overseas player who was bought by the Giants in the latest auction. She was acquired at the sum of INR 1.70 crores, as per Olympics' official website.
Gujarat Giants women's squad captain in 2025
Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Garnder led the Gujarat Giants Women's squad in the 2025 edition of the Women's Premier League.
FAQs on Gujarat Giants women's team
A. Australian all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner led the Gujarat Giants Women in WPL 2025.
A. Uncapped Simran Shaikh (INR 1.90 crore) was the most expensive Indian player picked by the Gujarat Giants Women in the WPL 2025 auction.
A. Legendary West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin was the most expensive overseas buy by the Gujarat Giants Women in the 2025 WPL auction. She was acquired for INR 1.70 crores.
A. Australian all-rounder and Gujarat Giants Women's skipper Ashleigh Gardner was the most expensive player in the entire squad. She was retained for INR 3.20 crore ahead of the auction.
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