Delhi:Preparations for the mini-auction of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 have been completed. This time the fate of 146 players will be decided in the auction. The five teams together have only 27 vacant slots. In such a situation, many players will have to face a tough challenge to make a place in the team. The auction for the fifth season of WPL will take place on October 28 in Kochi, Kerala and will start at 5:30 pm.
146 players will participate in WPL 2027 auction
Indian players have the highest number in the WPL 2027 auction. Of the total 146 players, 119 are Indian and 27 are foreign players. There are 20 slots vacant for Indian players, while only seven places are available for foreign players.
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Indian players include 22 capped and 97 uncapped players. At the same time, there are 14 capped and 13 uncapped players in the list of foreign players. Six players from associate countries are also included among the foreign players.
🚨 News 🚨 #TATAWPLAuction 2027 Player List announced! The player auction will see 146 players competing for 27 available slots 📝 📍 Kochi ⏰ October 28, 5.30 PM IST 🔽 More details | #TATAWPL
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) October 19, 2026
Complete details of players in WPL 2027 auction
| Player category | number of players |
|---|---|
| capped indian players | 22 |
| capped foreign players | 14 |
| uncapped indian players | 97 |
| uncapped foreign players | 13 |
| total players | 146 |
Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Molineau have the highest base prices
England's Sophia Dunkley and Australia's Sophie Molineau are among the players with the highest base prices in the WPL 2027 auction. Both have kept their base price at Rs 50 lakh. In such a situation, the franchise may keep a special eye on these players.
At the same time, along with Indian players G Kamalini and Kiran Navgire, Australia's Heather Graham and Jess Jonason have registered their names at the base price of Rs 40 lakh.
30 players kept the base price of Rs 30 lakh
In this auction, 30 players have kept their base price at Rs 30 lakh. In such a situation, the franchise will have the opportunity to choose players according to different budgets and needs of the team.
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However, registering names in the auction does not mean that every player will get a team. Due to only 27 slots being vacant against 146 players, many players may feel disappointed. Teams will have to take decisions keeping in mind their budget, available space and needs.
FAQ
When and where will the WPL 2027 auction take place?
The auction of WPL 2027 will start on October 28 at 5:30 pm in Kochi, Kerala.
How many players and slots are there in the WPL 2027 auction?
A total of 146 players are included in the auction, while the franchise has 27 slots vacant.