New Delhi: A total of 146 players will go under the hammer at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction in Kochi on October 28, with only 27 slots available across the franchises, setting the stage for intense bidding.
Of the 146 registered players, 119 are Indians and 27 are from overseas. The available slots include 20 for Indian players and seven for overseas players, with franchises expected to focus on strengthening their squads according to team requirements and budgets.
Among the Indian players, 22 are capped, having represented the country in international cricket, while 97 are uncapped. The overseas list features 14 capped and 13 uncapped players. Six players from Associate nations have also registered for the auction.
England’s Sophia Dunkley and Australia’s Sophie Molineux have entered the auction at the highest base price of ₹50 lakh each.
Indian players G. Kamalini and Kiran Navgire, along with overseas players Heather Graham and Jess Jonassen, have set their base prices at ₹40 lakh each. Another 30 players have registered with a base price of ₹30 lakh.
With limited slots available, franchises are expected to weigh players’ performances, team requirements and remaining budgets before making their bids. The auction is scheduled to begin at 5.30 pm on October 28.
