mega auction for Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 The match is scheduled to take place on November 27 (Thursday) in New Delhi, marking the beginning of the fourth roster-building cycle for the tournament. With all five franchises keen to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season, the auction promises to be an intense bidding war and major strategic moves.
Ahead of the auction, the five teams have together retained 16 players, leaving enough room for new talent to be added to the lineup.
227 players, 73 slots: A competitive player pool awaits the WPL 2026 auction
A total of 227 players have registered for the WPL 2026 auction, competing for 73 vacant slots across five franchises. The player list includes a strong mix of established international players, emerging domestic stars and overseas match winners.
Details of base price ranges:
- ₹50 lakh bracket: 19 players
- ₹40 lakh bracket: 11 players
- ₹30 lakh bracket: 88 players
Heavy bidding is expected in these price categories, especially for the all-rounders and high-impact foreign players who have historically dominated the WPL auctions.
Star-studded marquee list features world-class talent
The marquee category of WPL 2026 showcases some of the biggest names in women’s cricket. Teams will undoubtedly alter their strategies to secure at least one or two of these elite performers:
- Deepti Sharma (India)
- Renuka Singh (India)
- Sophie Devine (New Zealand)
- Sophie Ecclestone (England)
- Alyssa Healy (Australia)
- amelia kerr (New Zealand)
- Meg Lanning (Australia)
- Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa)
These eight stars are making headlines at the auction and are expected to spark an aggressive bidding war, especially given their proven match-winning abilities in global leagues and international cricket.
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WPL 2026 Auction: Available Slots and Remaining RTM
| suffrage | total players | foreign players | uncapped players | rtm remaining | available slots | exotic slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
| gujarat giants | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 4 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5 |
| UP Warriors | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 6 |
WPL 2026 auction: Purse balance for each team
- UP Warriors: Rs 14.5 crore
- Gujarat Giants: 9 crore rupees
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: Rs 6.15 crore
- Mumbai Indians: Rs 5.75 crore
- Delhi Capitals: Rs 5.7 crore
Where to watch WPL 2026 auction live?
Fans eager to follow the action can watch the entire auction live on multiple platforms.
Broadcast Details:
- TV: Star Sports (Official Broadcaster)
- Date and Time: November 27, 3:30 PM onwards
- Live Streaming: JioStar App and Website
Also read: WPL 2026 Auction – 5 Indian players who can trigger fierce bidding war
This article was first published here WomenCricket.comA Cricket Times Company.
