India, July 7 -- After a successful day of bidding for the men's edition, 83 players went under the hammer for the women's auction of the Delhi Premier League on Monday. All-rounders Tanisha Singh ( Rs.13 lakh) and Nazma ( Rs.12.5 lakh), and batter Monika ( Rs.10 lakh) and seam-bowling all-rounder Purva Siwach ( Rs.9.75 lakh) emerged as top buys.

Tanisha's services were acquired by South Delhi Superstarz, while North Delhi Strikers used their right to match card (RTM) for Nazma. Monika was bought by Central Delhi Queens and Siwach by East Delhi Strikers.

The four teams in women's DPL had a total purse of Rs.75 lakh each. A total of 171 players were listed. Marquee players were registered for Rs.5 lakh, while players in the A category we...