November 05, 2025 By Admin
WPL 2026 Auction: Date, Rules, Teams & Full Details | CricAuction
WPL 2026 Auction – Full Details, Retention Rules, Teams, Date, Venue & All You Need to Know
The excitement is back! The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Auction is around the corner, and cricket fans across India are ready for a mega event. With India’s recent success on the world stage, this auction could be the most competitive ever.
🗓️ WPL 2026 Auction Date & Venue
The WPL 2026 Auction is scheduled for November 27, 2025 in New Delhi (Aerocity). All five franchises — Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore — will participate.
- Retention list deadline: 5 November 2025
- Player pool list (expected): 7 November 2025
These timelines help teams finalize strategies and prepare targeted bids ahead of the big day.
💰 Team Purse & Budget Rules
Each team will enter the auction with a purse of ₹15 crore to build a balanced squad of Indian and overseas players. Retentions reduce the available purse based on price slabs.
| Retained Player | Retention Price (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| 1st Player | ₹3.5 crore |
| 2nd Player | ₹2.5 crore |
| 3rd Player | ₹1.8 crore |
| 4th Player | ₹1.0 crore |
| 5th Player | ₹0.5 crore |
Teams that retain fewer than five players carry a larger purse into the auction, enabling aggressive bidding for priority targets.
🔁 Retention Rules – What Teams Can Do
- Max 5 total retentions per team.
- Max 3 capped Indian players.
- Max 2 overseas players.
- Max 2 uncapped Indian players.
- If five players are retained, at least one must be an uncapped Indian.
The policy keeps a healthy balance between experience, star power, and the growth of young Indian talent.
🌟 Why WPL 2026 Is a Big Deal
Momentum is at an all-time high after India’s landmark international performances. Expect record attention around players such as Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Richa Ghosh, and Renuka Thakur, alongside rising domestic stars.
- More matches, fresher faces, and higher stakes
- Rising viewership and stronger sponsorship interest
- Deep, global player pool with elite overseas talent
- Transparent, digital auction operations
🏆 Franchise Strategy Notes (Outlook)
Mumbai Indians Women
Likely to retain a strong Indian core and add a multi-skill overseas all-rounder for balance.
Delhi Capitals Women
Expect aggressive bids on young batting talent and Indian pace options.
UP Warriorz
Rebuild around leaders such as Alyssa Healy and Deepti Sharma, with investment in emerging Indian players.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Target middle-order solidity and impact all-rounders to support Smriti Mandhana’s leadership.
Gujarat Giants
Fresh approach with emphasis on dependable Indian batters and young spin options.
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❓ WPL 2026 Auction – Quick FAQ
When and where is the auction?
The auction is expected on 27 November 2025 in New Delhi (Aerocity).
How many players can a team retain?
Up to five, with limits on capped Indians, overseas, and uncapped Indians (see rules above).
What is the purse per team?
Each franchise has ₹15 crore to build their squad, adjusted for retentions.