Pratika RawalThe Indian opening batsman and right-arm off-break bowler is set to become one of the most highly-bid players at the national level. Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Mega AuctionRaval, who went unsold in the WPL 2025 auction, has had a great year, which culminated with his international debut, Importantly, she was a highly successful opening partner Smriti Mandhana Made a record breaking opening stand (212 runs) for the Indian team. new zealand) which took India to the 2025 World Cup semi-finals.
His run was tragically cut short by serious ankle and knee injuries sustained while fielding in the final league game, which ruled him out of the knockouts. Now registered with a base price of Rs 50 lakh, his proven technique, consistency and ability to be an anchor makes him a must-buy investment for any franchise looking for a dependable, long-term Indian top-order star, despite any minor residual fitness concerns.
3 franchises that can target Pratika Raval in the WPL 2026 mega auction
1. UP Warriors (UPW)
UP Warriors They have the biggest purse left of Rs 14.50 crore and have retained only one player. Their main priority is to rebuild their Indian roots, and they have the money to target a reputable Indian batsman. Raval, with his proven ability to handle the innings and his consistency, is the ideal domestic top-order batsman to build his future on. Given their huge budget and immediate need for Indian star power, UPW could be the highest bidder for Raval, which will ensure that they have a consistent, high-performing Indian opener to stabilize their aggressive batting lineup in the long run.
2. Gujarat Giants (GG)
gujarat giants Enter the auction with a healthy purse of Rs 9.00 crore and are also in a major rebuilding phase, having released almost their entire Indian contingent. They have retained only two foreign stars (Beth Mooney And Ashley Gardner) and there is a dire need for high quality Indian batsmen to fill the middle and top order. Pratika Raval offers the perfect solution: an Indian batsman to pair with beth mooney The architect of batting at the top or at number three. Given their substantial wealth and the critical need for a reliable Indian batting spine after their overhaul, GG are expected to bid aggressively for Raval so that they can immediately fix a major weakness in their domestic batting lineup.
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3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Reigning champions RCB have a reasonable purse of Rs 6.15 crore and a huge strategic advantage: their retained captain is Mandhana. After seeing Raval’s incredible effectiveness and chemistry as his opening partner for the national team (where they shared a record 212-run partnership), RCB will look to Raval as an essential piece of their puzzle. Acquiring Raval would immediately solve their need for another high-quality Indian batsman and boost Mandhana’s own performance. Even with a low budget, the strategic value of reuniting the Mandhana-Rawal opening combination makes it an irresistible, must-see target for the defending champions.
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