WPL 2027 Mini-Auction Scheduled for October 28 in Kochi with 27 Slots Available
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction is set for October 28 in Kochi, with five franchises competing to fill 27 remaining squad slots. A total of 146 players, including 119 Indians and 27 overseas, are shortlisted. UP Warriorz have the largest purse of ₹3.75 crore and eight vacancies, while Mumbai Indians have the smallest budget and six slots. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru retained 13 players and enter with ₹1.15 crore. The auction aims to strengthen teams ahead of the January 14 to February 7, 2027 season.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 25 Oct, 02:45 pm. Other outlets followed.