What time will WPL 2027 auction start?
UP Warriorz have the biggest purse in the WPL 2027 auction.
The five franchises in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will look to complete their squads at the 2027 mini-auction in Kochi. With several spots still available, teams will have to make the right choices to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season.
A total of 146 players have been shortlisted for 27 available slots. The list includes 119 Indian players and 27 overseas players, with England batter Sophia Dunkley and Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux among the top names.
The WPL 2027 auction is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, at the Grand Hyatt Kochi, with proceedings starting at 5:30 PM IST. The pre-auction show will begin at 4:30 PM IST.
Where to watch the WPL 2027 auction live in India?
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The Star Sports Network will broadcast the WPL 2027 auction live. Fans can also follow the bidding war online through the JioHotstar app and website.
Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Molineux have the highest base price of ₹50 lakh each. Indian batter G. Kamalini and Kiran Navgire are in the next price bracket, with a base price of ₹40 lakh. Australian players Heather Graham and Jess Jonassen are also listed at the same price.
The auction pool also includes six players from Associate Nations. Franchises will have to balance their available budgets while competing for players who can strengthen their squads.
The five franchises have a combined remaining purse of ₹8.15 crore to fill their 27 available slots. UP Warriorz have the biggest purse at ₹3.75 crore, while Mumbai Indians have ₹90 lakh remaining.
Delhi Capitals have ₹1.10 crore left, Gujarat Giants have ₹1.25 crore, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have ₹1.15 crore.
RCB will enter the auction as defending champions after winning the 2026 season. The other 4 franchises will also aim to make useful additions before the fifth edition of the WPL begins on January 14, 2027.
What time will the WPL 2027 auction start?
The WPL 2027 auction will start at 5:30 PM IST on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
Where will the WPL 2027 auction take place?
The auction will be held at the Grand Hyatt Kochi in Kerala
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