WPL 2026: 5 players up for grabs in UP Warriorz Women’s Premier League Mega auction

This UP Warriors (UPW) has done a massive strategic reset ahead Wpl 2026 mega auctiononly unopened Indian batter is kept Shweta Sehrawat. This bold move leaves them with the biggest auction purse of intr 14.5 crore and a decisive advantage Four right-match (RTM) cards. Their strategy will not only be about buying new players, but using the released stars to save on release costs, and then fill key gaps using the remaining wallet. Here are the 5 main players (a mix of RTM priorities and new targets) UP Warriors should aggressively pursue the WPL 2026 mega auction:

5 players can target in UP Warriorz WPL 2026 Mega auction

UP Warriorz’ main objective will be to rebuild a stable leadership and a world-class bowling spine.

1. Deepti Sharma (RTM priority – comprehensive control)

• Role: World Class Indian All-rounder (SPR-Spin & Finisher)
• Why target: Deepti Sharma arguably the most valuable multi-phase Indian player in the auction. Its the end Player of the tournament performance Women’s Odi World Cup 2025 (215 runs and 22 wickets) proves his great worth. Releasing it was a financial strategy to keep a fixed holding cost and use the RTM card to secure it at the final bid price. Indian leadership and both batting/bowling depth is crucial.

2. Sophie Ecclestone (RTM priority – Bowling spine)

• Role: Best T20 left arm spinner in the world
• Why target: Ecclestone is the anchor of any bowling attack and a world-class operator. His low economy rate and high wicket taking ability are unmatched. Along with Deepti, it gives the Warriorz their main personalities to run the upper hand by the ropes. Providing him with RTM is essential to quickly reassemble elite bowling attacks.

3. Meg Lanning (New Foreign Captain – Leadership)

• Role: World class batter and proven wpl captain
• Why target: With their former captain Alyssa Healy, also released and perhaps going for a big price, should be aggressively targeted Meg Lanningwas surprisingly released Capitals of Delhi. Lanning is arguably the most successful captain in women’s cricket and DC’s run to three consecutive finals. His presence provides the staff with a win-win and a massive opportunity to structurally overcome a culture of vocal leadership immediately.

Read: WPL 2026: Who is Shweta Sehrawat? The 21-year-old was retained by the Warriors over Alyssa Healy and Deepti Sharma

4. Pooja Vastrakar (Indian Pacer – Mill

• Role: Indian pace-bowling all-rounder
• Why target: An Indian desperately needs a fast bowling presence to complement their spin powers. Pooja shaver (released) Mumbai Indians) is a highly effective pace option who can hit 120+ kmph and is a capable lower order power hitter. It fills the two key gaps, the Indian packer and the Indian comprehensive, and has a premium price but an upon wallet.

5. Laura Wolvaardt (outfielder / batter – top order sequence)

• Role: Top-order batter with a delicate exterior
• Why target: He was released by Giants of Gujarat, Laura Wolvaardt In phenomenal form (especially the 2025 ODI World Cup Semi-Final and Final). It provides the highest-order stability and high-end potential that is often lacking. Paired with the catching Shweta Sehrawat, he can form a reliable and classy opener / top order partnership.

Read: 3 teams that could target MEG LANING in the WPL 2026 Mega Auction

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