Garth had previously impressed while playing for Gujarat Giants (GG) in the past, especially with the ball, and has a T20I career spanning 57 matches with 49 wickets. Her release means she is available in the auction pool, making her a valuable target for teams looking for a reliable, cost-effective foreign pacer who can also contribute with the bat, filling a vital gap in most squad compositions.
3 Teams to Target Kim Garth in the WPL 2026 Mega Auction
1. Gujarat Giants (GG)
Gujarat Giants enter the auction with a sizeable purse of INR 9.00 crore and a near-clean slate for their bowling attack, having released almost all their Indian and foreign bowlers. They have a strong need for proven seam bowling options to support their retained core Beth Mooney And Ashleigh Gardner.
Garth’s previous experience and success with the Giants, where she delivered solid performances with the ball, make her a known, high-priority target. GG need reliable foreign pacers who can bowl consistent lines, and Garth offers this discipline and the bonus of being a decent lower-order batsman, making her an efficient, two-dimensional foreign choice to stabilize their bowling unit.
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2. UP Warriorz (UPW)
UP Warriorz boast the largest auction purse of INR 14.50 crore and a complete need to rebuild their entire team structure as they have retained just one player. They released almost all their high-profile foreign players, including pace all-rounder Tahlia McGrath. UPW will be looking for a balanced mix of foreign players, and an experienced fast-medium bowler is a crucial requirement.
Garth provides a reliable, non-big foreign pacer that UPW can get at a reasonable price, allowing them to save their considerable money for bigger causes like Sophie Ecclestone (via RTM) or a captain of the marquee. Garth would provide the necessary seam-bowling stability that the team will desperately need to complement their expected spin-heavy attack.
3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Despite releasing her, RCB may still target Garth, especially considering their auction fee of INR 6.15 crore and the potential difficulty in re-acquiring all their released high-profile players. RCB has released several key overseas bowlers including Sophie Devine And Georgia Warehamnext to Garth.
If RCB uses their single RTM card on their main Indian pacer, Renuka Singh Thakurthey will still need an experienced overseas pacer to support them Ellyse Perry. Garth provides a trusted and disciplined bowling backup who knows the team environment. She is a reliable option to fill the overseas bowling quota at a potentially cost-effective price, ensuring depth behind the core all-rounders.
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