The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction will take place in Kochi, Kerala, on October 28. A total of 146 players will go under the hammer as five franchises look to fill 27 available slots ahead of the new season.
The auction pool includes 119 Indian players, including 22 capped and 97 uncapped players, along with 27 overseas players. Six players from associate nations are also part of the auction pool.
Only seven overseas slots are available, while the teams will compete to sign 20 Indian players. Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz will look to strengthen their squads with the remaining money in their purses.
The auction will also give released players another chance to join a team for the upcoming season. Several known names, including Sophie Molineux, Sophia Dunkley, Grace Harris, Sneh Rana and Kiran Navgire, are among the players listed for the auction.
When Will The WPL 2027 Auction Start?
The WPL 2027 auction will begin at 5:30 PM IST on October 28 in Kochi, Kerala. The auction will take place on the same day as the third and final ODI between India Women and Zimbabwe Women.
How Many Players Will Go Under The Hammer?
A total of 146 players are included in the WPL 2027 auction pool. The list features 119 Indian players and 27 overseas players.
Here is the breakdown of the auction pool:
- Total players: 146
- Indian players: 119
- Capped Indian players: 22
- Uncapped Indian players: 97
- Overseas players: 27
- Players from associate nations: 6
- Available slots: 27
- Overseas slots available: 7
The five franchises will have to make careful decisions as they try to complete their squads within their remaining budgets.
How Much Money Does Each Team Have Left?
Each franchise has a different budget and number of slots to fill. UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants have room to make important additions, while the other teams will also look to find the right players for their remaining spots.
| Team | Remaining Purse | Slots Available | Overseas Slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| UP Warriorz | ₹3.65 crore | 7 | 2 |
| Gujarat Giants | ₹1.25 crore | 3 | 1 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | ₹1.15 crore | 5 | 2 |
| Delhi Capitals | ₹1.10 crore | 5 | 1 |
| Mumbai Indians | ₹1 crore | 7 | 1 |
Note: The supplied information gives different purse figures for Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz in different sections. The figures in this table follow the detailed team purse list provided.
Which Players Have Been Retained By The Five Teams?
All five franchises have kept several players from their previous squads. The retained players will form the core of their teams for the upcoming season.
Delhi Capitals: Retained And Released Players
Retained players: Annabel Sutherland, Chinelle Henry, Deeya Yadav, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt, Lucy Hamilton, Mamatha Madiwala, Marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, N Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Niki Prasad and Shafali Verma.
Released players: Alana King, Lizelle Lee, Sneh Rana, Taniya Bhatia, Pragati Singh and Eddla Srujana.
Gujarat Giants: Retained And Released Players
Retained players: Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Bharti Fulmali, Georgia Wareham, Happy Kumari, Jintimani Kalita, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Kim Garth, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh, Sophie Devine, Tanuja Kanwer and Yastika Bhatia.
Released players: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Ayushi Soni, Titas Sadhu and Shivani Singh.
Mumbai Indians: Retained And Released Players
Retained players: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Rahila Firdous, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail and Vaishnavi Sharma.
Released players: Milly Illingworth, G Kamalini, Kranthi Reddy, Poonam Khemnar, Saika Ishaque and Triveni Vasistha.
Mumbai Indians also traded USA player Tara Norris from UP Warriorz ahead of the auction, according to the supplied information.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Retained And Released Players
Retained players: Arundhati Reddy, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Voll, Lauren Bell, Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Prathyoosha Kumar, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil and Smriti Mandhana.
Released players: Grace Harris, Linsey Smith, D Hemalatha and Gautami Nayak.
UP Warriorz: Retained And Released Players
Retained players: Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Pratika Rawal, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone and Tara Norris.
Released players: Amy Jones, Charli Knott, Chloe Tryon, Deandra Dottin, Asha Sobhana, G Trisha, Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat and Suman Meena.
How Can You Watch The WPL 2027 Auction Live?
The WPL 2027 auction will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar. Viewers can follow the bidding as the five franchises compete to sign players for the upcoming season.
The auction begins at 5:30 PM IST on October 28.
Who Are The Most Expensive Players In The WPL 2027 Auction?
Several experienced Indian and overseas players are part of the auction pool. Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Molineux have the highest base price of ₹50 lakh among the players listed in the supplied data.
Here are some of the key players and their base prices:
| Base Price | Players |
|---|---|
| ₹50 lakh | Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Molineux |
| ₹40 lakh | G Kamalini, Kiran Navgire, Heather Graham, Jess Jonassen |
| ₹30 lakh | Raghvi Bist, Tejal Hasabnis, Ayushi Soni, Chamari Athapaththu, Grace Harris, Orla Prendergast, Sneh Rana, Taniya Bhatia, Uma Chetry, Nuzhat Parween, Sushma Verma, Mithali Ayodya, Rosemary Mair, Titas Sadhu, Saima Thakor, Tayla Vlaeminck, Saika Ishaque, Priya Mishra, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Asha Sobhana, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke, Chloe Tryon, Preeti Bose, Shuchi Upadhyay, Devika Vaidya, Simran Bahadur, Mona Meshram, Anjali Sarvani and Meghna Singh |
| ₹20 lakh | Yashasri S, Tanisha Ohlan, Yashasvi Katta, Triveni Vashistha |
| ₹10 lakh | Vrinda Dinesh, Humairaa Kaazi, Disha Kasat, Gautami Naik, Shweta Sehrawat, Purvaja Verlekar, Sujata Dey, Tess Flintoff, Poonam Khemnar, Anandita Kishor and Charli Knott, among others |
The ₹10 lakh base-price category includes several young Indian players, as well as overseas players from Australia, Scotland, England, the Netherlands and the UAE. The auction also features players who were released by franchises before the new season.
What Should Fans Expect From The WPL 2027 Auction?
The WPL 2027 auction will give the five franchises an opportunity to fill their remaining squad slots and add depth to their teams. With 27 slots available and only seven overseas places to fill, the teams will have to balance their spending carefully.
UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians have seven slots each to fill, while Gujarat Giants have three. Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have five slots each, according to the supplied figures.
The bidding will decide which released players get another opportunity in the league and which uncapped Indian players earn a place in a WPL squad. Fans can follow the auction live on JioHotstar from 5:30 PM IST on October 28.