Babar Azam is the highest-paid cricketer in the Pakistan Super League. According to a report by The National News, Peshawar Zalmi signed Babar for USD 170,000, which approximately equals to INR 1.40 crore. Interestingly, there are some women’s cricketers in WPL who are earning more than that amount.
WPL is the Women’s Premier League of India, which started last year only. Five teams, namely Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz are a part of this competition. Here’s a list of five Indian women cricketers who earn more money in Women’s Premier League than Babar Azam in PSL.
1. Most expensive Indian player of WPL – Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana is the most expensive Indian cricketer in the Women’s Premier League. Royal Challengers Bangalore signed her for INR 3.4 crore, which is almost INR 2 crore more than the highest-paid player of PSL.
2. Second most expensive Indian player of WPL – Deepti Sharma
UP Warriorz all-rounder Deepti Sharma owns the second position on this elite list. The spin-bowling all-rounder, who recently became a DSP, has a salary of INR 2.6 crore in the league.
3. Jemimah Rodrigues
Delhi Capitals batter Jemimah Rodrigues played a fantastic knock of 42 runs last night in the Women’s Premier League 2024 season opener. Rodrigues has a salary of INR 2.2 crore in the tournament.
4. Shafali Verma
Another batter of the Delhi Capitals team to feature on the list is Shafali Verma. The explosive right-handed batter has a contract worth INR 2 crore per season with Delhi Capitals.
5. Harmanpreet Kaur
All-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur led the Mumbai Indians to the inaugural Women’s Premier League championship. Kaur has a deal worth INR 1.8 crore with the Mumbai-based franchise.
