Ahead of the auction, the five teams have retained a combined 16 players, leaving plenty of room for new talent to be incorporated into the lineup.
227 players, 73 slots: a competitive player pool awaits WPL 2026 auction
A total of 227 players have registered for the WPL 2026 auction, competing for 73 vacant slots across the five franchises. The player list features a strong mix of established internationals, emerging domestic stars and overseas match winners.
Breakdown of basic price categories:
- ₹50 lakh bracket: 19 players
- ₹40 lakh bracket: 11 players
- ₹30 lakh bracket: 88 players
Fierce bidding is expected in these price ranges, especially for all-rounders and high-impact foreign players who have historically dominated the WPL auctions.
Star-Studded Roster of World-Class Talent
The selection category for WPL 2026 features some of the biggest names in women’s cricket. Teams will no doubt tailor 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 African)
These eight stars will headline the auction and are expected to spark aggressive bidding battles, especially given their proven match-winning skills in global competitions and international cricket.
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WPL 2026 Auction: Available Slots and Remaining RTM
| Franchise | Total number of players | Foreign players | Unlimited players | RTM remains | Available slots | Overseas slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capitals of Delhi | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
| Gujarat Giants | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 4 |
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 4 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 5 |
| UP Warriorz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 17 | 6 |
WPL 2026 Auction: Remaining Purse with Each Team
- UP Warriorz: INR 14.5 crore
- Gujarat Giants: INR 9 crore
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: INR 6.15 million
- Mumbai Indians: INR 5.75 crore
- Capitals of Delhi: INR 5.7 million
Where can you watch the WPL 2026 auction LIVE?
Fans eager to follow the action can watch the entire auction live on multiple platforms.
Broadcast details:
- TV: Star Sports (official broadcaster)
- Date and time: November 27 from 3:30 PM IST
- Live streaming: JioStar app and website
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This article was first published on WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
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