As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) heads towards its 2026 season, the mega auction looms as a critical juncture for squad building. With player retention lists now complete, the financial landscape for each franchise has been established. This means teams are heading into the auction with varying amounts of their initial Rs 15 crore purse, ready to make strategic acquisitions.
The spending power for the WPL 2026 auction is meticulously calculated based on retentions. Here’s the breakdown of remaining funds for each team:
UP Warriorz stand out with the most significant remaining purse of Rs 14.50 crore, offering them considerable flexibility.
Gujarat Giants are positioned with Rs 9 crore to bolster their lineup.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have Rs 6.15 crore available for their auction strategy.
Mumbai Indians will participate in the bidding with Rs 5.75 crore.
Delhi Capitals are entering the auction with a purse of Rs 5.70 crore.
Teams have secured core players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI); Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma (DC); Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney (GG); Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry (RCB); and Shweta Sehrawat (UPW). The highly anticipated WPL 2026 mega auction is scheduled for November 27, 2025, beginning at 3:30 PM IST in New Delhi.