WPL 2027 Auction Set for October 28 with Teams Preparing to Strengthen Squads
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction is scheduled for October 28 in Kochi, where five franchises will compete to fill 27 remaining squad spots. A total of 146 players, including international stars like Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Molineux, are registered. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have retained 13 players and hold a purse of 1.15 crore, aiming to strengthen their squad with up to five new players. The auction offers teams a chance to address gaps and add fresh talent ahead of the fifth WPL season.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 25 Oct, 02:45 pm. Other outlets followed.