The excitement surrounding the upcoming Women's Premier League season has intensified as the player auction list has been officially finalized. A total of 146 cricketers have made the cut for the upcoming auction, scheduled to take place on October 28 in Kochi, where franchises will look to bolster their squads.
Slot Availability and Player Categories
Franchises will be competing to fill a total of 27 available slots across the league's rosters ahead of the 2027 campaign. The finalized pool features 22 capped Indian players, 14 capped overseas players, 97 uncapped Indian players who have yet to play international cricket, and 13 uncapped overseas players. Prominent names like Indian batter G. Kamalini, all-rounder Sneh Rana, Australia captain Sophie Molineux, and Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu headline this group.
Base Price Slabs and Released Stars
The highest reserve price for the auction has been capped at 50 lakh rupees, with other players distributed across brackets of 40 lakh, 30 lakh, 20 lakh, and 10 lakh rupees. Wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini, who was released by Mumbai Indians prior to the auction, has been slotted into the 40 lakh rupees reserve price category.
Overseas Stars and Top Brackets
Sneh Rana, released by Delhi Capitals, finds herself in the 30 lakh rupees bracket alongside Sri Lanka captain Athapaththu. The 40 lakh rupees category also features notable names such as India's Kiran Navgire along with Australia's Heather Graham and Jess Jonassen. Meanwhile, Australian spinner Sophie Molineux, released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, commands the highest reserve price of 50 lakh rupees. She shares the top bracket with England's Sophia Dunkley, who previously turned out for Gujarat Giants in the 2024 season.
