Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Mega Auction The tournament unfolded dramatically in New Delhi on November 27, 2025, drawing global attention to the 277 players competing for 73 slots across five franchises. Teams entered with different purses-UP Warriors ₹14.5 crore and biggest claim on four Right to Match (RTM) Cards—setting the stage for intense bidding wars on key talents like Deepti Sharma And Sophie EcclestoneThis first mega auction since the league’s inception promised changes to the squad, with only 17 players previously retained, raising the stakes for rising stars and veterans alike,
Alyssa Healy’s shocking unsolicited status sparks outrage
Australia captain Alyssa HealyThe initial name of the marquee set, with a base price of ₹50 lakh, shocked the cricket world by going unsold in the first round, creating disbelief among fans on social media. Previously the designated leader of the UP Warriors, Healy’s absence from the 2025 season due to a foot injury, coupled with recent calf concerns during the Women’s World Cup, appeared to haunt the franchise amid fitness uncertainties.
Despite his impressive WPL record of 428 runs at a 130.49 strike rate in 17 matches and his leadership pedigree as a six-time World Cup winner, no bids were made, prompting widespread reactions with it being termed a “massive oversight” and speculation over his quick auction return.
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Here’s how fans reacted:
Alyssa Healy remained unsold #WPL2026 auction 😳#AlyssaHeli pic.twitter.com/JntFM4Vpik
– WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) 27 November 2025
🚨 Alyssa Healy went unsold in the WPL auction 🚨 pic.twitter.com/P4oWMDDWIR
– Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) 27 November 2025
*Alyssa Healy not sold in WPL auction*
Mitchell Starc before playing against India:#WPLAuction #TATAWPL pic.twitter.com/sW7aEXGokl
– Kaleshi Insan 🤞 (@KaleshiInsan007) 27 November 2025
After Alyssa Healy, Starc also remained unsold in the WPL auction. #WPLAuction , #WPL2026 , #TATAWPL pic.twitter.com/YD1W9XSCjw
– Megha (Megha) 🇮🇳 (@Megha212927) 27 November 2025
Alyssa Healy went unsold in the WPL auction #WPLAuction#WPLAuction pic.twitter.com/h50vdozZXN
– Jerry 🐅 (@cool__jerry) 27 November 2025
Alyssa Healy Unsold
Nice tribute to birthday boy Suresh Raina 😭 pic.twitter.com/aLD40Br3bY
– Prince Jha (@PrinceJha639654) 27 November 2025
Since Alyssa Healy went unsold, is there a chance that RCB might pick her up and bring her home?#WPLAuction pic.twitter.com/BOZwm18eAQ
– ꪜ𝐢𝐧𝐨 (@vinoo_96) 27 November 2025
Six T20 World Cups. Big match nature. Countless clutch knocks.
Yet Alyssa Healy remained unsold in the initial marquee round.
Cricket is unpredictable – the auctions even more so.#WPL2026 #AlyssaHeli #cricketimpulse pic.twitter.com/4OD6dVODOK
– Cricket Impulse (@cricketimpluse) 27 November 2025
Alyssa Healy did not sell in the WPL auction.#IPL2026 #IPLAuction pic.twitter.com/DKipfdCVHp
– Baahgo Gaming (@baahgoGaming123) 27 November 2025
Alyssa Healy remains unsold in WPL 2026 auction 🏏
– Australia captain Alyssa Healy remained unsold in the WPL 2026 auction in New Delhi today
– Base price ignored despite 428 runs in 17 WPL matches
– 96* (47 balls) vs RCB, 2023 – 2nd highest WPL score
– Captaincy of UP… pic.twitter.com/veSl9k5WHa– Harshit (@Harshitr03) 27 November 2025
UP Warriors spend money on Deepti Sharma’s RTM return
In sharp contrast, UP Warriors decisively used their first RTM card to get back Indian all-rounder Deepti for a handsome price of ₹3.2 crore. Delhi Capitals Took the bid from its base of ₹50 lakh to that peak. The World Cup 2025 Player of the Tournament, with 215 runs and 22 wickets at international level, is the second-highest WPL auction price ever, underscoring his value as a local hero from Uttar Pradesh entering his fourth season with the franchise. This move will strengthen the UPW team and also retain it. Shweta SehrawatSignals aggressive rebuild with three RTMs remaining and ample purse
Healy’s neglect highlights the franchise’s risk-averse strategies in favor of form and fitness, while Deepti’s unexpected win reflects the premium placed on versatile Indian performers amid the increasing competition of the WPL. As the auction progresses, eyes will be on whether Healy finds a buyer and how these early shocks shape the title contenders.
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