WPL Mini-Auction Preview: Franchises Prepare for Bidding with Remaining Purses Revealed

As the Women's Premier League (WPL) mini-auction approaches, franchises are preparing to bid for a pool of 146 players competing for 27 available slots, including 20 reserved for Indian cricketers.

Reports indicate that UP Warriorz enter the auction with the largest remaining purse of INR 3.75 crore. They are followed by Gujarat Giants at INR 1.25 crore, Royal Challengers Bengaluru at INR 1.15 crore, Delhi Capitals at INR 1.1 crore, and Mumbai Indians holding INR 90 lakh.

Players to Watch

The auction pool features several prominent capped Indian and international stars:

• International Stars: Australia's World Cup-winning player Sophie Molineux, Grace Harris, and Jess Jonassen; Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu; and England's Sophia Dunkley.
• Indian Capped Players: Tejal Hasabnis, Sneh Rana (released by Delhi Capitals), G. Kamalini, Kiran Navgire, Uma Chetry, Taniya Bhatia, Saika Ishaque, Asha Sobhana, Priya Mishra, Titas Sadhu, and Saima Thakor.
• Uncapped Talent: 16-year-old Ira Jadhav, who previously scored an unbeaten 346 off 157 balls for Mumbai against Meghalaya in the Women's Under-19 One-Day tournament.

Practical Implications and Verification

Franchises face limited squad spots, with only 27 slots open across all five teams. Fans and observers can verify official auction results, final squad lists, and player acquisitions through the official Women's Premier League (WPL) website and verified board channels.