Kim garthAustralia’s fast-medium bowling all-rounder was among the top-ranked foreign players in the broadcast Royal Paintings Bengaluru (RCB) ahead Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction. Substitute Garth Kate cross In the RCB squad for WPL 2025, he is known for his discipline, line and length seam bowling and his ability to chip in with decent runs in the lower order.
Garth has been impressed before while playing Gujarat Giants (GG) In the past, especially with the ball, he has a T20I career of 57 matches with 49 wickets. His release makes him a valuable target for teams looking for a reliable, economical outside pacer who can contribute with the bat, filling a vital void in most line-up compositions, making him available in the auction pool.
3 teams that could target Kim Garth in the WPL 2026 Mega Auction
1. Gujarat Giants (GG)
Gujarat Giants, releasing their bowlers almost all over India and Abroad, are going into the auction with a significant big bag for the bowling attack and a nearly blank slate. There is a strong need to get proven seam bowling options to support their core Beth mooney and Ashley Gardner.
Garth’s previous experience and success with the Giants, where he put up solid performances with the ball, makes him a high-priority, familiar target. GG needs reliable outside pacers who can pack consistent lines, and Garth offers that discipline and the bonus of being a decent down-order batsman, containing him to anchor an efficient, two-dimensional outside bonning unit.
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2. UP Warriors (UPW)
UP Warriors Intr has the biggest auction purse of 14.50 crore and there is a complete need to rebuild the entire squad structure keeping only one player. They released almost all top-level foreign players, including PACE comprehensively Tahlia McGrath. Upw will be looking for a balanced mix of overseas players and an experienced fast medium bowler is a critical requirement.
Garth offers an unmatched, marquee external pacer that can provide reliable value at a reasonable price, thus saving considerable funds for larger targets. Sophie Ecclestone (via rtm) or a marquee captain. Garth will provide the necessary seam bowling that the team will be desperate for to complete their expected spin heavy attack.
3. Royal Paintings Bengaluru (RCB)
Despite releasing him, RCB could still target the Target Lake, especially given the potential challenge and potential challenge of re-acquiring all the high-profile players released. RCB left out several key bowlers including Sophie Devine and Georgia WarehamAlong with Garth.
If RCB uses a single RTM card in its Premier India packer, Renuka Singh Thakurthey will still need an experienced outside pacer to provide support Ellyse Perry. Garth provides a familiar and disciplined seam bowling backup who knows the team environment. At a potentially costly price, the overseas bowling quota is a viable option to ensure depth at the back of the core.
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