WPL 2027 Auction: Full Details, Purse Remaining, Available Slots and Players to Watch

XtraTime Webdesk: The Women’s Premier League 2027 is around the corner and the mini auction countdown is almost over. The stage is set for the WPL mini auction 2027 and the five franchises of this tournament are looking forward to get the best pick from the auction and make their team stronger. This mini auction is set to take place on October 28th at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi, with proceedings scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM IST.

A total of 146 shortlisted players, including 119 Indians and 27 overseas cricketers, will compete for just 27 available squad places. The list features 22 capped and 97 uncapped Indian players, along with 14 capped and 13 uncapped overseas players. With limited slots available, the bidding battle could be crucial for players looking to secure a place in the league.

UP Warriorz will enter the auction with the biggest remaining purse of ₹3.75 crore and eight slots to fill. Gujarat Giants have ₹1.25 crore available for three places, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru have ₹1.15 crore and five slots. Delhi Capitals will have ₹1.10 crore to fill five places, whereas defending champions Mumbai Indians have ₹90 lakh and six slots remaining.

England's Sophia Dunkley and Australia's Sophie Molineux headline the players listed at the highest base price of ₹50 lakh. Several Indian and overseas players will also be hoping to attract strong bids as franchises look to address gaps in their squads.

The auction will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network, with live streaming available on JioHotstar. The fifth edition of the WPL is scheduled to run from January 14 to February 7, 2027. With the new season approaching, the Kochi auction could play a decisive role in shaping the title race.