WPL 2027: 63 players retained, 27 slots remain ahead of auction
The WPL 2027 retention period has ended with 63 players kept by five franchises. Discover the squad lists and available slots before the Kochi auction.
The landscape for the 2027 Women's Premier League (WPL) season has begun to take shape following the conclusion of the retention period on Monday. A total of 63 players, including 23 international stars, have been secured by the five competing franchises. This sets the stage for a high-stakes player auction scheduled to take place in Kochi on October 28, 2026.
With the retention phase finalized, teams are now looking toward the remaining 27 available slots, which include 7 overseas positions. The upcoming auction will be the deciding factor for teams looking to fill their rosters and balance their remaining salary caps.
Franchise Breakdown: Squads and Spending
Each franchise has strategically managed its budget to retain core talent while leaving room for new acquisitions. Here is how the teams stand heading into the auction:
- Delhi Capitals (DC): The Capitals have retained 13 players, including 5 overseas stars. They have spent Rs 13.9 crore and have Rs 1.1 crore left in their salary cap, with 5 slots (1 overseas) remaining.
- Gujarat Giants (GG): The Giants have secured 15 players, including 5 overseas talents. Having spent Rs 13.75 crore, they hold a remaining cap of Rs 1.25 crore with 3 slots (1 overseas) left.
- Mumbai Indians (MI): MI has retained 11 players, including 5 overseas stars. They have utilized Rs 14 crore of their budget, leaving Rs 1 crore and 7 slots (1 overseas) open.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): RCB has kept 13 players, with 4 being overseas. They have spent Rs 13.85 crore, leaving Rs 1.15 crore and 5 slots (2 overseas) available.
- UP Warriorz (UPW): The Warriorz have retained 11 players, including 4 overseas stars. They have the most significant breathing room with Rs 3.65 crore remaining in their purse and 7 slots (2 overseas) to fill.
Complete List of Retained Players
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Annabel Sutherland (Overseas), Chinelle Henry (Overseas), Deeya Yadav, Jemimah Rodriguez, Laura Wolvaardt (Overseas), Lucy Hamilton (Overseas), Mamatha Madiwala, Marizanne Kapp (Overseas), Minnu Mani, N Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Niki Prasad, Shafali Verma.
Gujarat Giants (GG)
Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (Overseas), Beth Mooney (Overseas), Bharti Fulmali, Georgia Wareham (Overseas), Happy Kumari, Jintimani Kalita, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Kim Garth (Overseas), Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh, Sophie Devine (Overseas), Tanuja Kanwer, Yastika Bhatia.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr (Overseas), Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews (Overseas), Natalie Sciver Brunt (Overseas), Nicola Carey (Overseas), Rahila Firdous, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail (Overseas), Vaishnavi Sharma.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Arundhati Reddy, Ellyse Perry (Overseas), Georgia Voll (Overseas), Lauren Bell (Overseas), Nadine De Klerk (Overseas), Pooja Vastrakar, Prathyoosha Kumar, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana.
UP Warriorz (UPW)
Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Meg Lanning (Overseas), Phoebe Litchfield (Overseas), Pratika Rawal, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone (Overseas), Tara Norris (Overseas).
Auction Countdown
As the total spent across all franchises reaches Rs 66.85 crore, the focus now shifts to the Kochi auction. With a collective remaining salary cap of Rs 8.15 crore, teams will battle to secure the remaining top-tier talent to complete their championship-ready squads for the 2027 season.