WPL 2027 Mini‑Auction: Five Uncapped Indian Talents to Watch

Overview

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini‑auction is scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October 2027 in Kochi. A total of 146 players will be up for selection, including 97 uncapped Indian players competing for just 20 Indian slots across the five franchises.

Players Highlighted by Sportstar

• Vrinda Dinesh (Batter, Karnataka) – Signed by UP Warriorz for ₹1.30 crore in the 2024 auction, making her one of the costliest uncapped Indians. She has performed well in domestic circuits and featured on recent India A tours, though she has yet to make a major impact in the WPL.
• Gongadi Trisha (Batter, Hyderabad) – Scored the first century in an Under‑19 Women’s World Cup, earning a ₹10 lakh contract with UP Warriorz in 2026 but did not play that season. She is now opening for Hyderabad in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite and has already posted a half‑century.
• Sujata Dey (Left‑arm pacer/all‑rounder, Bengal) – Part of the India A squad against Australia A and the standout player in the Bengal Women’s Pro T20 League, where she topped the run‑scoring charts with 353 runs (average 58.83) and recorded an unbeaten 112.
• Bhavika Ahire (Wicket‑keeper batter, Maharashtra) – Former Under‑19 World Cup player and recent captain of India in a home white‑ball series versus Sri Lanka, scoring two T20 fifties. She also led Maharashtra in the BCCI Women’s Under‑19 T20 Trophy Elite, again with two half‑centuries.
• Anandita Kishor (Right‑arm pacer, Jharkhand) – Member of the Under‑19 World Cup‑winning squad, currently captaining Jharkhand in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy Elite and has taken three wickets in two matches.

Auction Context

• Team budgets: UP Warriorz hold the largest purse (₹3.75 crore), followed by Gujarat Giants (₹1.25 crore), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (₹1.15 crore), Delhi Capitals (₹1.10 crore) and Mumbai Indians (₹90 lakh).
• Strategic focus: Franchises are expected to spend heavily on capped Indian stars and overseas marquee players, leaving limited space for uncapped talent.

Practical Implications

• For the players: Securing a contract could fast‑track their progression to senior national selection, especially for those with strong domestic performances.
• For fans: Watching the auction will reveal which teams are willing to invest in emerging Indian talent versus established internationals.
• Verification: The official auction schedule and player list will be posted on the WPL website and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) portal shortly before 28 Oct.

How to Follow

• Live stream: The auction will be broadcast on the official WPL YouTube channel and partner sports networks.
• Updates: Real‑time updates and analysis will be available on major cricket news sites, including Sportstar, ESPNcricinfo, and the BCCI’s social media handles.

--- *All information is drawn from the Sportstar article dated 26 Feb 2025 and reflects the status of the 2027 mini‑auction as planned.*