Ranchi Royals auction 2025
The Ranchi Royals bought 8 players for ₹73.9 lakh at the Women's HIL auction 2025, the 3rd most of the 4 teams and 9% less than the average team spent. Agostina Alonso cost the most, ₹15 lakh, the 5th highest price of the auction, and 6 of the Ranchi Royals' buys were among the 20 most expensive.
Every player the Ranchi Royals bought
All 8 at the 2025 auction, most expensive first, with where each price ranks across the auction
| # | PLAYER | PRICE | CONVERTED | AUCTION RANK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agostina Alonso | ₹15 lakh | £14,700£15k | 5 |
| 1 | Agustina Albertario | ₹15 lakh | £14,700£15k | 5 |
| 3 | Lucina von der Heyde | ₹14 lakh | £13,720£14k | 8 |
| 4 | María Paula Ortiz | ₹10 lakh | £9,800£10k | 12 |
| 5 | Bichu Devi Kharibam | ₹9.8 lakh | £9,604£10k | 16 |
| 6 | Valerie Magis | ₹5 lakh | £4,900£5k | 17 |
| 7 | Lalthantluangi | ₹3.1 lakh | £3,038£3k | 23 |
| 8 | Annu | ₹2 lakh | £1,960£2k | 24 |
The Ranchi Royals' buys by price
Where the money went
5 buys were from outside India: Agostina Alonso of Argentina, Agustina Albertario of Argentina, Lucina von der Heyde of Argentina, María Paula Ortiz of Argentina and Valerie Magis of the Netherlands.
How the Ranchi Royals' spend compares
All 4 teams at the 2025 auction, biggest spender first
| # | TEAM | BOUGHT | SPENT | CONVERTED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers | 11 | ₹1.21 crore | £118,580£119k |
| 2 | SG Pipers | 8 | ₹76.5 lakh | £74,970£75k |
| 3 | Ranchi Royals | 8 | ₹73.9 lakh | £72,422£72k |
| 4 | JSW Soorma Hockey Club | 5 | ₹53 lakh | £51,940£52k |
Spend by team
Frequently asked questions
Who did the Ranchi Royals buy at the Women's HIL auction 2025?
8 players: Agostina Alonso (₹15 lakh), Agustina Albertario (₹15 lakh), Lucina von der Heyde (₹14 lakh), María Paula Ortiz (₹10 lakh), Bichu Devi Kharibam (₹9.8 lakh), Valerie Magis (₹5 lakh), Lalthantluangi (₹3.1 lakh) and Annu (₹2 lakh).
Who was the Ranchi Royals' most expensive buy in 2025?
Agostina Alonso, for ₹15 lakh, the 5th highest price at the auction.
How much did the Ranchi Royals spend at the Women's HIL auction 2025?
₹73.9 lakh on 8 players, the 3rd most of the 4 teams. The Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers spent the most, ₹1.21 crore.
Where to next
Every player bought is on the Women's HIL auction 2025 page. The other teams: Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, SG Pipers and JSW Soorma Hockey Club. What each team bought at the 2024 auction: SG Pipers, Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers, JSW Soorma Hockey Club and Odisha Warriors.