Mega auction for Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 The fourth roster for the tournament will begin on November 27 (Thursday), marking the start of the administrative period. With all five franchises looking to bolster their squads ahead of the new season, the auction promises intense bidding wars and major strategic moves.
Ahead of the auction, the five teams combined retained 16 players, leaving ample room for fresh talent to be drafted.
227 Players, 73 Slots: A Competitive Player Pool Awaits WPL 2026 Auction
A total of 227 players are registered for the WPL 2026 auction, competing for 73 vacant slots across five franchises. The roster features a mix of established internationals, rising domestic stars and overseas match-winners.
Violation of base price categories:
- ₹ 50 lakh bracket: 19 players
- ₹ 40 lakh bracket: 11 players
- ₹ 30 lakh bracket: 88 players
The WPL auctions have historically seen fierce bidding in this price bracket, especially for versatile and high-impact foreign players.
The star-studded marquee roster is world-class talent
The Marquee category for WPL 2026 showcases some of the biggest names in women’s cricket. Teams will certainly adjust their strategies to secure at least one or two of these elite performers:
- Deepti Sharma (India)
- Renuka Singh (India)
- Sophie Devine (New Zealand)
- Sophie Ecclestone (England)
- Alyssa Healy (Australia)
- Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)
- Meg Lanning (Australia)
- Laura Wovide (South Africa)
These eight stars are expected to trigger aggressive bidding battles given their proven matchmaking abilities in auction titles and aggressive bidding battles, especially in global leagues and international cricket.
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WPL 2026 Auction: Available slots and remaining RTM
| Franchisee | Common players | Foreign players | Do not run out of players | Rtm left | Available slots | External slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitals of Delhi | Scorpio | 2nd | 1 | 0 | Scorpio | to 4 |
| Giants of Gujarat | 2nd | 2nd | 0 | 3rd | 16 | to 4 |
| Mumbai Indians | Scorpio | 2nd | 1 | 0 | Scorpio | to 4 |
| Royal Paintings Bengaluru | to 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Scorpio | Scorpio |
| UP Warriors | 1 | 0 | 1 | to 4 | 17th year | Scorpio |
WPL 2026 Auction: Bag with every team
- UP Warriors: INR 14.5 crores
- Giants of Gujarat: Inr 9 crores
- Royal Paintings Bengaluru: INR 6.15 crores
- Mumbai Indians: INR 5.75 crores
- Capitals of Delhi: INR 5.7 crores
Where to watch the WPL 2026 auction where you live?
Fans who want to follow the action can experience the entire auction on multiple platforms.
Broadcast Details:
- TV: Star Sports (Official Broadcaster)
- Date and Time: November 27, 3:30 p.m
- Live Streaming: Jiostar App and Website
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This article was originally published WomenCricket.coma Cricket timings Company.
