WPL 2026 auction News

The WPL 2026 mega auction, held on November 27 in New Delhi, saw intense bidding wars with 67 players securing contracts out of 277 on offer. Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma emerged as the undisputed queen of the day, topping the charts as the most expensive buy, fetching a staggering Rs 3.20 crore via Right to Match (RTM) from UP Warriorz, tying the record for the second-highest in WPL history. Here's list of top 10 most expensive players at WPL 2026 auction:

Lauren Bell, England’s 6'2" pacer and RCB’s WPL 2026 star, becomes an internet crush. Explore her rise, charm, and stunning viral photos in this 10-slide gallery.

Deepti Sharma By UP W Is the costliest buy. The auctions for the Women’s Premier League 2026 are currently in progress, with all five franchises.

WPL Auction 2026 Live Streaming: The 2026 edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to begin with a high-stakes mega-auction, offering fans an exciting opportunity to see how teams rebuild and strategise their rosters ahead of the season. 

The countdown has begun for the highly anticipated Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 Mega Auction, when the five franchises will rebuild their squads. This is the first full mega auction since the league's inception, allowing teams to reshape lineups after multiple years of mini-auctions. With India fresh off their 2025 Women's ODI World Cup victory, expect fierce bidding for Indian stars like Deepti Sharma and as well as international talents like Alyssa Healy, which makes this a high-stakes, must-watch event.   Here is a comprehensive look at the dates, rules, available purse, marquee players ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction:

The story around this marquee set is particularly compelling. Notable absentees from Australia include Tahlia McGrath (UP Warriorz) and Sophie Molineux (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), even though the country contributes 23 players overall.

The World Cup winner from England has joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as assistant coach for the 2026 edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL).    

During the Women's Premier League (WPL) retention announcements on November 6, 2025, many teams revealed several high-profile players as teams prepare for the mega auction, which will take place on November 27 in New Delhi. With each franchise allowed to retain up to five players (maximum three capped Indians, two overseas, and two uncapped Indians), many star performers from the WPL 2025 season and the ODI World Cup like Deepti Sharma, Alyssa Healy and others were let go to allow for squad rebuilds. Here's list of top players who haven't been retained by teams ahead of the WPL 2026 auction:

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Women’s team has announced its list of retained players ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have announced the appointment of Malolan Rangarajan as the new Head Coach of their women’s team ahead of the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season.