In a surprising turn of events Wpl 2026 mega auction On Thursday (November 27), Australia’s World Cup-winning captain Alyssa was caught despite entering the pool at a modest base price of Rs 50 Lakh.
As the first marquee player named, there were no offers from any of the five franchises and his name did not appear again in the accelerated round – the result Shocked fans across the cricket world.
One of the most decorated Wicketeeper-Batters in the modern game, Healy has scored 428 runs in 17 WPL matches at a terme rate of 130.48. Her recent performances in the women’s big league (BBL) show that she still has the firepower to contribute at the highest level.
Here’s what Alyssa went for in the 2026 WPL Mega Auction
According to WPL rules, franchises can only field four foreign players, a rule that significantly shapes the dynamics of the auction. Within the squad, teams have prioritized the all-rounder, a highly skilled all-rounder, over specialist Keeper-Batters – a category that largely fits the threat-ball.
UP Warriors assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said the franchises are heavily skewed against players who can impact multiple phases of the game – to extract maximum value from limited overseas slots. Heans’ role, locked in their pre-auction stay at extreme heights with top-serve overlap, didn’t sit well with the balancing act.
Another big factor was the injury-plagued 2025 season, when he missed the entire WPL due to a leg injury. Despite returning with ODI centuries after his comeback against India and Bangladesh, there are concerns, especially about his reliability at the age of 35.
His release by the Warriors, who signed him for 70 Lakh in 2023, marked a shift towards building younger, fitter and more adaptable squads. Some franchises have also suggested in the last year that a specialist without a bowling program is hesitant to pay big over a top-order batsman.
The franchise’s team management has publicly acknowledged that the Hetyo’s inaction is strategic rather than performance-related. Anya Shruble, part of RCB’s coaching staff, noted that their squad has “There are no available places in the top five” Given their strong bench, new recruit Georgia Voll.
Expected to chase a familiar face, Warriorz instead shifted to new leadership options, investing ₹ 1.9 crore and rising talent like Phoebe Litchfield. Foreign slots are quickly filled, it did not appear again in the accelerated tour in volume – a clear sign of inconsistency with franchise strategies this year.
Also, the uncertainty over Healy’s fitness has meant that no team is willing to bid for him, especially with the new WPL rule meaning that no injury substitutions will be allowed if a player withdraws before the start of the 2026 season.
Read: WPL 2026 Mega Auction – Full list of unsold players
The vaunted T20 trends highlight the all-round value in the WPL over a player’s reputation
Top of the auction, Amelia Kerr (₹ 3.2 crore), Amelia Kerr (₹ 3 crore) and Shikha Pandey (₹ 2.4 crore) – dominate the evolving nature of T20 cricket, especially in leagues with limited foreign quotas.
A stellar t20i record of 3,054 runs with a terme rate of 129.79 in Getushir, reputation alone was not enough in a limited environment. Heather Knight joins other veteran players such as Alana King and Tazmin Brits, who emphasize a broader franchise mentality focused on long-term rebuilding and roster volatility.
Read: WPL 2026 Auction – Complete squads of all 5 teams
This article was originally published WomenCricket.coma Cricket timings Company.
