The WPL 2027 auction date is going to reshape many squads right before the thrilling Women’s Premier League season comes to pass. Five franchises have now officially confirmed their retained and released players, a month ahead of the IPL retention 2027 date. This gives many fans an idea of the teams’ strategies way before the auction happens.
63 players in total have been retained, which includes 23 overseas players. Gujarat Giants has the most retention at 15 players, while UP Warriorz have shown to release the most players (a total of 9).
The WPL 2027 schedule sees to the auction taking place on October 28 in Kochi, looking at 27 slots available plus seven overseas positions. Of all the teams, UP Warriorz is looking at a big budget of INR 3.65 Cr while Mumbai Indians have INR 1.00 Cr left.
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WPL 2027 Retentions and Releases
Below are the full list of the WPL 2027 squads, showing off multiple international players and promising Indian locals.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Retained: Arundhati Reddy, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Voll, Lauren Bell, Nadine De Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Prathyoosha Kumar, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana.
Released: Grace Harris, Linsey Smith, Gautami Naik, Dayalan Hemalatha.
As many can see, Smriti Mandhana WPL 2027 team will now officially be with Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Delhi Capitals
Retained: Annabel Sutherland, Chinelle Henry, Deeya Yadav, Jemimah Rodriguez, Laura Wolvaardt, Lucy Hamilton, Mamatha Madiwala, Marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, N Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Niki Prasad, Shafali Verma.
Released: Lizelle Lee, Alana King, Taniyaa Bhatia, Sneh Rana, Pragati Singh, Eddla Srujana.
Mumbai Indians
Retained: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Natalie Sciver Brunt, Nicola Carey, Rahila Firdous, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Vaishnavi Sharma.
Released: G Kamalini, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth, Kranthi Reddy, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha.
Gujarat Giants
Retained: Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Bharti Fulmali, Georgia Wareham, Happy Kumari, Jintimani Kalita, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Kim Garth, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh, Sophie Devine, Tanuja Kanwer, Yastika Bhatia.
Released: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Aayushi Soni, Titas Sadhu, Shivani Singh.
UP Warriorz
Retained: Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Pratika Rawal, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone, Tara Norris.
Released: Kiran Navgire, Chloe Tryon, Amy Jones, Deandra Dottin, Asha Sobhana, Shweta Sehrawat, Charlie Knott, G Trisha, Suman Meena.
WPL Auction 2027 Purse and Available Slots
The WPL auction 2027 shall give each squad a lot of opportunities, especially with their remaining purse budgets and what they need for their squads.
| Team | Available Purse | Slots | Overseas Slots |
| RCB | INR 1.15 Cr | 5 | 2 |
| DC | INR 1.10 Cr | 5 | 1 |
| MI | INR 1.00 Cr | 7 | 1 |
| GG | INR 1.25 Cr | 3 | 1 |
| UPW | INR 3.65 Cr | 7 | 2 |
As mentioned earlier, UP Warriorz has the biggest financial backing ahead of the WPL 2027 auction date. Gujarat Giants have only a few slots left after they retained majority of their players at 15. Meanwhile Mumbai Indians has about seven slots, which leaves room for their rebuilding the squad. Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s five slots, plus two overseas positions, will allow the squad to target certain gaps in their lineup.
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What to Expect From the WPL 2027 Auction
As the WPL 2027 auction approaches, every signing and release could have a major impact on the final balance of the competition.
The WPL auction 2027 is much of a crucial turning point for the five franchises. 27 slots are available and each team will want to balance their overseas choices while keeping their domestic players. UP Warriorz has the biggest power to spend right now, meanwhile Gujarat Giants will need to consider their squad stability. Mumbai Indians has a small purse of INR 1.00 Cr and need to balance it for seven slots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will Ellyse Perry play WPL 2027?
Yes, Ellyse Perry will play for the Women’s Premier League 2027 after being retained by Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
When will WPL 2027 start?
The WPL 2027 schedule start date has yet to be revealed. However, the auction is scheduled to happen on October 28 in Kochi.
Is CSK in WPL 2027?
No, Chennai Super Kings is not part of the five franchises competing in the Women’s Premier League 2027. There only teams participating are: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz.
