kim garthAustralian fast-medium bowling all-rounder, was one of the high-profile overseas players released by Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) next to Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Mega AuctionGarth, who replaced kate cross In the RCB squad for WPL 2025, she is known for her disciplined, line-and-length seam bowling and her ability to score easy runs lower down the order.
Garth has impressed while playing before Gujarat Giants (GG) in the past, especially with the ball, and has a T20I career of 57 matches with 49 wickets. His release means he is available in the auction pool, making him a valuable target for teams looking for a reliable, cost-effective overseas fast bowler who can also contribute with the bat, filling a vital gap in most team compositions.
3 teams that could target Kim Garth in the WPL 2026 mega auction
1. Gujarat Giants (GG)
Gujarat Giants are entering the auction with a significant purse of Rs 9.00 crore and an almost blank slate for their bowling attack, having released almost all their Indian and overseas bowlers. They desperately need to acquire proven seam-bowling options to support their intact core beth mooney And Ashley Gardner,
Garth’s prior experience and success with the Giants, where he performed solidly with the ball, makes him a high-priority, familiar target. GG needs reliable overseas fast bowlers who can consistently bowl down the line, and Garth offers this discipline and the bonus of being a decent lower-order batsman, making him an efficient, two-pronged overseas pick to stabilize their bowling unit.
2. UP Warriors (UPW)
UP Warriors They have the biggest auction budget of Rs 14.50 crore and they desperately need to rebuild their entire team structure while retaining only one player. They released almost all their high-profile foreign players, including fast bowling all-rounder Tahlia McGrathUPW will be looking for a balanced mix of overseas players, and an experienced fast-medium bowler is a key requirement,
Garth provides a reliable, non-marquee overseas paceman that UPW can secure at a reasonable price, allowing them to save much of their funds for bigger targets. Sophie Ecclestone (via RTM) or a marquee captain. Garth will provide the necessary seam-bowling stability that the team will desperately need to complement their expected spin-heavy attack.
3. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Despite releasing him, RCB may still target Garth, especially given their auction budget of Rs 6.15 crore and the potential difficulty in re-acquiring all their released high-profile players. RCB released several key foreign bowlers, including Sophie Devine And Georgia WarehamExcept Garth.
If RCB uses its single RTM card on its premier Indian fast bowler, Renuka Singh ThakurThey will still need an experienced foreign fast bowler to support them elise perryGarth provides a familiar and disciplined seam-bowling backup who knows the team environment, He is a reliable option to fill the overseas bowling quota at a potentially cost-effective price, ensuring depth behind the main all-rounders,
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