WPL 2026 Auction Overview
The Women's Premier League (WPL) is gearing up for its 2026 mega auction, set to take place on November 27. Recent announcements revealed which players were retained by each franchise, highlighting their strategic moves ahead of this significant event. The overall purse for each franchise is set at INR 15 crore, with specific retention rules in place to guide their decisions.
Franchise Retentions and Remaining Purse
Franchises had the option to retain a maximum of five players, with limits on the types of players they could hold onto. Here’s the breakdown of retained players and the remaining purses for each team:
| Franchise | Players Retained | Remaining Purse (INR) |
|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 5 (Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, G Kamalini) | 5.75 crore |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 (Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Shreyanka Patil) | 6.15 crore |
| Delhi Capitals | 5 (Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizane Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad) | 5.75 crore |
| Gujarat Giants | 2 (Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney) | 9 crore |
| UP Warriorz | 1 (Shweta Sehrawat) | 14.5 crore |
Strategic Moves and Future Outlook
The Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have maximized their retention, likely positioning themselves strongly in the auction. The UP Warriorz, conversely, have opted for a more cautious approach and possess the largest remaining purse. As franchise strategies unfold, the upcoming auction is expected to be highly competitive, with teams looking to rebuild and enhance their line-ups.
With the WPL 2026 mega auction just around the corner, all eyes will be on how these franchises utilize their remaining budgets to secure top talents. Early reports suggest that Delhi will host the event, securing a prime location over Goa. As teams finalize their strategies, the excitement builds for what promises to be a thrilling auction day.