Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 The mega auction is making headlines due to some surprising omissions from retention lists, and none are more iconic than amelia kerrThe New Zealand all-rounder, known for her explosive leg-spin and explosive middle-order batting, was released in a flash, Mumbai Indians (MI)Due to which all five franchises got a chance to avail his services.
Kerr has had a phenomenal performance in the WPL and has served as a pillar in MI’s successful campaigns. His value extends beyond statistics; She offers the coveted combination of being a world-class finisher with the bat and a wicket-taking, control-providing leg spinner. Kerr’s T20 credentials, which include a high ranking in the global all-rounder charts and a Player of the Tournament performance at the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, guarantee a bidding frenzy.
3 teams that could target Amelia Kerr in WPL 2026 auction
1. Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) management has successfully retained a powerful core while securing the services of the captain Smriti Mandhanapowerhouse batsman Richa Ghoshand all-round legends elise perry And Shreyanka PatilThe retained unit included strong batting depth and quality speed provided by Perry, Additionally, Shreyanka provides a reliable, homely off-spin option, which is vital on Indian pitches,
However, RCB’s bowling attack remains one-dimensional with intelligent batsmen. Kerr’s right-arm leg break will perfectly complement Patil’s off-spin, creating a balanced and aggressive spin pair for the middle overs. Additionally, Kerr’s reliable batting at number five or six would add vital stability and finishing kicks, relieving pressure on the top four. After retaining four players, RCB still have a competitive purse of ₹6.15 crore and an RTM card (though not applicable for Kerr), making them a serious and strategic bidder for the all-rounder they desperately need.
2. UP Warriors
UP Warriors (UPW) have entered the mega auction in a total rebuilding manner, retaining only one player, Shweta SehrawatThey were awarded the largest available purse of ₹14.5 crore and four Right to Match (RTM) cards. This financial advantage puts them in a position to dominate bidding for any players they target.
The Warriors released almost their entire overseas corps, including Sophie Ecclestone And Alyssa HealyThat leaves gaps in both captaincy and key foreign talent slots. Kerr’s consistent contributions with both bat and ball make him the ideal foundation for UPW to build their new team. His ability to start an innings or accelerate late, coupled with his world-class leg-spin, provides two players in one slot. Given the scale of their rebuild, securing an established, world-class overseas all-rounder like Kerr, who can step into a leadership role immediately, will be an absolute priority for the UPW think tank.
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3. Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals (DC) has also retained the full quota of its five players-Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne KappAnd nikki prasad-But the most notable departure is the release of their three-time finalist captain, meg lanningWhile Lanning was a specialist batsman, his departure has left a void in overseas quality and consistency,
DC’s retained overseas strength lies largely in its fast bowling all-rounders (Kapp and Sutherland). They are sorely lacking a specialist, wicket-taking spinner, who has been released Jess Jonassen And Radha YadavKerr is the perfect solution, offering the high-impact spin that DC need to challenge on turning tracks, especially in the middle overs, Furthermore, Kerr’s proven ability to bat consistently and handle pressure makes him a key factor in stabilizing the middle order after Lanning,
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