Five new players added to WPL 2027 auction pool, bringing total to 150
Four players, including New Zealand pacer Bree Illing and three uncapped Indian cricketers, were added to the Women's Premier League 2027 auction list, raising the total to 150.
Four additional cricketers have been included in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction roster, which will be conducted in Kochi on October 28. The expanded list now comprises 150 players, up from the original 146.
New Zealand left-arm medium-pace bowler Bree Illing joins the pool as an overseas pace option. The Indian additions are Delhi leg-spinners Medhavi Bidhuri and Samaira Raghav, as well as Uttar Pradesh left-arm medium-pace bowler Avanya Jain. Raghav is also noted for her lower-order batting ability.
Illing has set a base price of INR 30 lakh, while each of the three uncapped Indian players starts at INR 10 lakh.
The five franchises will enter the auction with varying purse sizes and squad needs. UP Warriorz hold the largest remaining purse at INR 3.75 crore, with eight roster spots to fill, including three for overseas players. Mumbai Indians have the smallest available purse of INR 90 lakh and six open slots, all designated for Indian players. Gujarat Giants have INR 1.25 crore left for three positions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have INR 1.15 crore for five slots, and Delhi Capitals have INR 1.10 crore for five slots, including one overseas bench spot.