WPL 2026 Mega Auction – Key Details
- Date: 27 November 2025 (Wednesday)
- Time: 3:30 PM IST onwards
- Venue: Aerocity, New Delhi
- Total Players in Auction: 277
- Slots Available: 73 (50 Indian + 23 overseas)
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
Team Purse Remaining Ahead of WPL 2026 Auction
After player retentions, here’s how much money each franchise has left:
| Team | Purse Remaining | Players Retained | RTM Cards |
| UP Warriorz | ₹14.50 crore | 1 | 4 |
| Gujarat Giants | ₹9 crore | 2 | 3 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Less than ₹6.50 cr | 5 | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Less than ₹6.50 cr | 5 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | Less than ₹6.50 cr | 4 | 1 |
UP Warriorz enter as clear favorites with the highest purse and maximum 4 RTM cards, giving them huge flexibility to rebuild a powerhouse squad.
Retained Players List – WPL 2026
Only 17 players were retained across five teams:
- Smriti Mandhana (RCB)
- Harmanpreet Kaur (MI)
- Richa Ghosh (RCB)
- Jemimah Rodrigues (DC)
- Shafali Verma (DC)
- Amanjot Kaur, Shreyanka Patil (RCB)
- Plus 7 overseas and 3 uncapped players
Stars like Deepti Sharma, Sophie Devine, Sophie Ecclestone, Alyssa Healy, Meg Lanning, Amelia Kerr, and Renuka Singh will go under the hammer.
Marquee Players & Base Prices
The auction will kick off with the marquee set featuring:
- ₹50 lakh base price (6 players): Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Ecclestone, Alyssa Healy, Meg Lanning, Deepti Sharma
- ₹40 lakh: Renuka Singh Thakur
- ₹30 lakh: Laura Wolvaardt
A total of 19 players have ₹50 lakh base price, 11 at ₹40 lakh, and 88 at ₹30 lakh.
Most Expensive Players Expected in WPL 2026 Auction
Top Indian Targets:
- Deepti Sharma
- Renuka Singh Thakur
- Kranti Gaud
- Sri Charani
Top Overseas Targets:
- Alyssa Healy
- Amelia Kerr
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Meg Lanning
- Sophie Devine
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Grace Harris
Why UP Warriorz Hold the Advantage
With ₹14.50 crore in the bank and only one retention, UP Warriorz can go all-out for marquee Indian and overseas stars while still having 4 RTM cards as a safety net. Expect them to target a top Indian all-rounder like Deepti Sharma and a world-class overseas wicket-keeper batter.
The WPL 2026 season promises to be bigger and more competitive than ever. Mark your calendars for 27 November – the mega auction that will shape the future of women’s cricket in India!
Stay tuned for live updates, sold/unsold players list, team-wise buys, and biggest bidding wars on 27th November 2025.
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