150 Players in Pool for 27 Slots; Check Team Purses, Timings & Live Streaming
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The stage is set for an intense bidding battle in the coastal city of Kochi as the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction takes place today, October 28, 2026. Ahead of the anticipated tournament scheduled for early next year, all five franchises—Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, and Gujarat Giants—are looking to fine-tune their tactical setups and address roster gaps following the comprehensive 2026 mega-auction reshuffle. With a competitive pool of 150 registered players (122 Indian and 28 overseas talents) vying for just 27 vacant squad openings, franchises must balance tight purse limits with aggressive bidding to capture high-impact match-winners.
Marquee Talents on the Block: Top Names in Focus
Franchise scouts and management teams will be monitoring several proven international stars and high-upside domestic talents when the bidding hammer comes down:
Star Overseas Contenders: Australian spin-bowling all-rounder Sophie Molineux, seasoned left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen, and explosive middle-order batter Grace Harris lead the marquee list of overseas options available for recruitment.
Tight Squad Quotas: With only 27 vacant slots remaining across all five teams combined, teams will be highly selective, prioritizing multi-skilled all-rounders, death-overs specialists, and reliable wicketkeeper-batters to complete their 18-member setups.
Domestic Pipeline: Indian domestic performers from recent senior women's T20 tournaments form the bulk of the 122 Indian names in the pool, offering budget-friendly tactical depth to franchises managing constrained bank balances.
Team Purse Breakdown: UP Warriorz Lead With ₹3.75 Crore
Financial muscle will play a decisive role in today's auction dynamics, with UP Warriorz holding a massive spending advantage over their rivals:
UP Warriorz (Highest Purse): Holding the largest war chest at ₹3.75 crore, the Lucknow-based franchise enters the room with significant bidding leverage to dominate contested overseas pursuits.
Gujarat Giants: Armed with ₹1.25 crore, the Giants maintain a balanced reserve to execute targeted purchases.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Bengaluru franchise has ₹1.15 crore available to finalize key tactical additions to their roster.
Delhi Capitals: Holding a ₹1.10 crore purse balance, Delhi will need to bid prudently across their designated target list.
Mumbai Indians (Lowest Purse): Operating on the tightest financial margin, the Mumbai outfit enters the auction with ₹0.90 crore remaining to fill out their roster requirements.
Available Vacancies: Who Needs What?
The remaining 27 open slots are divided across domestic and international quotas:
Mumbai Indians: 6 slots available (0 overseas slots remaining; must buy exclusively Indian domestic players).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 5 slots available (up to 2 overseas slots open).
Delhi Capitals: 5 slots available (up to 1 overseas slot open).
UP Warriorz: 8 slots available (up to 3 overseas slots open).
Gujarat Giants: 3 slots available (up to 1 overseas slot open).
Date, Venue, Time, and Live Broadcast Details
Cricket enthusiasts can track every hammer strike and paddle raise live across digital and television networks in India:
Auction Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Auction Venue: Kochi, Kerala.
Start Time: 5:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Live Streaming Platform: Fans can stream the entire auction live online on the JioStar app and website.
Television Broadcast: Live telecast available across the Star Sports Network channels in India.
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