The UP Warriorz emerged as the clear winners of the WPL auction 2023.

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The franchise spent their entire purse of ₹12 crore to acquire a full-strength squad, including six overseas players.

Alyssa Healy was hailed as the best bargain deal of the auction for just ₹70 lakh.

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The team also acquired Grace Harris as a backup seam-bowling option for Shabnim Ismail, and Mukund was impressed with the team's overall performance during the auction.

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The UP Warriorz made shrewd acquisitions for overseas players, including Sophie Ecclestone, the top-ranked bowler in the ICC Women's T20I rankings, and Tahlia McGrath for ₹1.4 crore.

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Lauren Bell was another overseas pick for the team, bought for just ₹30 lakh, making her a cost-effective acquisition.

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The team has a solid Indian base, including Deepti Sharma, Anjali Sarvani, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad, which impressed Mukund.

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