Deadlines for franchises and the deadline to submit a list of released players Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 The season has officially come to an end, marking the very important to the highly anticipated mega auction. Each of the five teams announced their final starting lineups, clarifying that the final players will continue with their respective franchises and enter the mass auction pool. These comprehensive holding exercises are an important step for teams to implement their long-term strategy and build a balanced squad.
WPL Retention 2026: Key Indian players retained by franchises ahead of Women’s Premier League 2026 mega auction
As marquee Indian players smriti mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur and Rodrogus vote He was retained by all his teams, demonstrating the trust the franchises place in these established stars. Mandhana’s anchor RCB’s batting, HarmanPreet will continue to lead the Mumbai Indians. Their retention reflects the importance of consistency and leadership that these players bring to their teams and form a strong core to build around.
With the transfer window closed, teams will now have the opportunity to fill remaining spots and address key voids in their squads. This phase is expected to bring exciting talent from both domestic and international pools. For fans and teams in the area, like franchises, the panchises are preparing to finalize their turns and aim to create balanced squads that can compete at the highest level in the upcoming WPL season.
WPL 2026 Catch: Full list of players ahead of Women’s Premier League 2026 mega auction
1. Mumbai Indians (mi)
The defending champions, Mumbai Indians, allowed the most wickets to five bowlers to protect their strong core. This decision means that they have exhausted their (RTM) options for the mega auction. Their retained list is anchored by their captain and includes two world-class all-rounders in total.
Players saved: HarmanPreet Kaur, Nat Sconer-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur and G Kamalini.
- Bag left: INR 5.75 crores
- RTM cards: 0
2. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi Capitals also retained the maximum of five players, retaining a formidable contingent of Indian and foreign match-winners. Like Mi, they will not have any RTM cards during the auction, keeping five players. The surprise move was the release of Meg Lanning, the charismatic captain.
Players saved: Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland and Niki Prasad.
- Bag left: INR 5.7 crores
- RTM Cards: 0
3. Royal Paintings Bengaluru (RCB)
Royal rivals Bengaluru have picked a strong core of four players. By keeping less than the maximum, the team provided strategically Right to Adaptation (RTM) A card that can be used to redeem one of the released Indian players in the auction.
Players saved: Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh and Shreyanka Patil.
- Bag left: INR 6.15 crores
- RTM cards: 1
4. Gujarat Giants (GG)
The Gujarat giants opted for a minimal retention strategy, holding onto only two key players. This approach showed them a huge auction purse and a maximum of three rtm cards (applicable only to Indian players), a huge salvation in the mega auction.
Players saved: Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner.
- Bag left: INR 9.0 Crore (second highest)
- RTM cards: 3 (only for Indian players)
5. UP Warriors (UPW)
Up Warriorz went for a full overhaul, retaining only one unfinished Indian player. Leaving out some high profile players Alyssa syllable World Cup player of the tournament Deepti Sharmathey enter the mega auction with the largest remaining wallet and a full four RTM cards, positioning them for an aggressive recovery.
Players saved: Shweta Sherawat.
- Bag left: INR 14.5 Crore (Highest)
- RTM Cards: to 4
WPL 2026 List of Retained Players with Official Price
| Team | Saved player | Catchment slot | Wallet (INR) discount | Total Wallet Discount (INR) | Bag Remaining (INR) | RTM cards |
| Mumbai Indians (mi) | Nat increases | 1st player | INR 3.5 crores | INR 9.25 crores | INR 5.75 crores | 0 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 2nd player | INR 2.5 crores | ||||
| Hayley Matthews | 3rd player | INR 1.75 crores | ||||
| Amanjot Kaur | 4th player | INR 1.0 crore | ||||
| G kamalini (unopened) | 5th player | INR 50 lakhs | ||||
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Rodrogus vote | 1st player | INR 2.2 crores | INR 9.3 crores | INR 5.7 crores | 0 |
| Do not give shafali | 2nd player | INR 2.2 crores | ||||
| Marizanne Kapp | 3rd player | INR 2.2 crores | ||||
| Annabel Sutherland | 4th player | INR 2.2 crores | ||||
| Niki Prasad (Unopened) | 5th player | INR 50 lakhs | ||||
| Royal Paintings Bengaluru (RCB) | Smriti mandhana | 1st player | INR 3.5 crores | Inr 8.85 crores | INR 6.15 crores | 1 |
| Richa ghosh | 2nd player | INR 2.75 crores | ||||
| Ellyse Perry | 3rd player | INR 2.00 crores | ||||
| shreyanka patil | 4th player | INR 60 lakhs | ||||
| Gujarat Giants (GG) | Beth mooney | 1st player | INR 3.5 crores | INR 6.0 crores | INR 9.0 crores | 3rd |
| Ashley Gardner | 2nd player | INR 2.5 crores | ||||
| UP Warriors (UPW) | Shweta Sherawat (Unreleased) | 1st player | INR 50 lakhs | Inr 0.5 crore | INR 14.5 crores | to 4 |
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