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WPL 2026 Auction: Key Retentions and Remaining Purse Revealed
WPL 2026 Mega Auction Insights
The excitement around the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is building with the upcoming mega-auction set for November 27, 2026. After the latest retention phase, franchises are preparing to strategize their spending from the remaining purse. Here’s a closer look at the purse remaining for each team.
Retention Overview
| Franchise | Players Retained | Remaining Purse (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 5 | 5.75 crore |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 6.15 crore |
| Delhi Capitals | 5 | 5.75 crore |
| Gujarat Giants | 2 | 9 crore |
| UP Warriorz | 1 | 14.5 crore |
Franchise Highlights
Mumbai Indians (MI), the defending champions, retained a solid squad comprising player captains and star all-rounders. The complete list includes:
- Harmanpreet Kaur – INR 2.5 crore
- Nat Sciver-Brunt – INR 3.5 crore
- Hayley Matthews – INR 1.75 crore
- Amanjot Kaur – INR 1 crore
- G Kamalini – INR 50 Lakhs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has also secured strong players with the retention of Smriti Mandhana among others.
Upcoming Auction Expectations
With varying amounts left to spend, teams are gearing up to make tactical appointments during the auction. UP Warriorz has the largest remaining purse, enabling them to make significant additions to their lineup. The auction will allow franchises that didn’t fully utilize their retention quota to utilize their Right to Match (RTM) Cards.
As preparations continue, fans can expect an electrifying atmosphere during the auction, particularly with Delhi hosting the event.
