Significant investment drove notable changes during the March player auction.
In each competition, teams may pre‑sign up to four players.
England white‑ball captain Harry Brook became the costliest acquisition, re‑signing with Sunrisers Leeds for £460,000.
England white‑ball batter Phil Salt joined Welsh Fire for £450,000, and fast bowler Jofra Archer stayed with Southern Brave after a £400,000 fee.
Archer is accompanied by Test wicketkeeper Jamie Smith, who signed with the Brave for £300,000.
All‑rounder James Coles set a new record as the costliest Hundred signing, joining London Spirit for £390,000, while wicket‑keeper Jordan Cox signed for Welsh Fire at £300,000.
Former Test captain Joe Root joined Welsh Fire for £240,000, and spinner Adil Rashid was secured by Southern Brave for £250,000.
Fast bowlers Josh Tongue and Gus Atkinson signed with Manchester Super Giants for £200,000 and £70,000 respectively.
In the women’s tournament, captain Nat Sciver‑Brunt and bowler Lauren Bell were the joint most expensive retained players at £140,000 each, with Sciver‑Brunt remaining at Trent Rockets and Bell staying with Southern Brave.
All‑rounder Alice Capsey moved to Birmingham Phoenix after being sold for £130,000 in the retention round.
After a one‑year hiatus, India batter Smriti Mandhana joined Manchester Super Giants for £90,000, alongside spinner Sophie Ecclestone, retained at £110,000.
New Zealand all‑rounder Sophie Devine and Australia wicket‑keeper Beth Mooney were the costliest women’s signings, each fetching £210,000, and signed with Welsh Fire and Trent Rockets respectively.
Fast bowler Issy Wong signed with Southern Brave for £130,000, joining spinners Tilly Corteen‑Coleman (£105,000) and Sarah Glenn (£75,000).
Batter Tammy Beaumont, who recently retired from international cricket, was signed by Birmingham Phoenix for £70,000.