The stage is set for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction, a pivotal moment where franchises will strategically spend to reshape their squads. Player retentions have been finalized, and these decisions dictate the exact financial resources each team has for the upcoming bidding war. Fans can expect intense competition as teams vie for top talent with their allocated budgets.
Each of the five franchises began with an initial purse of Rs 15 crore. Following the retention of key players, the available funds for the WPL 2026 auction are as follows:
UP Warriorz: Possess the largest remaining purse at Rs 14.50 crore.
Gujarat Giants: Have Rs 9 crore to spend on strengthening their squad.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Will operate with Rs 6.15 crore for auction acquisitions.
Mumbai Indians: Have a budget of Rs 5.75 crore for the auction.
Delhi Capitals: Are equipped with Rs 5.70 crore for bidding.
Notable retentions include Mumbai Indians’ Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt, Delhi Capitals’ Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, Gujarat Giants’ Ashleigh Gardner and Beth Mooney, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s star quartet of Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, and Shreyanka Patil. UP Warriorz have retained Shweta Sehrawat. Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 27, 2025, as the WPL 2026 mega auction commences at 3:30 PM IST in New Delhi.