Tahlia McGrath was bought for INR 1.4 crore by UP Warriorz at the inaugural WPL auction, sparking a bidding war with Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Giants, and Delhi Capitals. A key all-rounder for Australia, McGrath is a versatile batter and medium pacer known for her powerful hitting, swing, and variations. She was named the 2022 ICC Women’s T20I Cricketer of the Year and is currently ranked No. 2 in the ICC T20I rankings. In the WPL’s first edition, she was the third-highest run-scorer with 302 runs from 8 innings. McGrath also brings leadership qualities, with many seeing her as a future captain for Australia and thus her skillset and experience will be crucial for UPW in WPL 2025.