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The BCCI will discuss expanding the WPL beyond five teams from next year, secretary Devajit Saikia said after the WPL 2027 auction in Kochi. Around 150 players went under the hammer; only 25 were picked.
The WPL 2027 auction will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Kochi on Wednesday, 28 October, starting at 5.30 pm IST. LiveMint reported that 146 players will go under the hammer for 27 slots across five franchises.
Mumbai Indians made budget buys at the WPL 2027 mini auction in Kochi, including Latika Inamdar, Disha Kasat, Shweta Sehrawat, Bharti Rawal and Akshita Bhagat. Sportstar listed a probable XI led by Harmanpreet Kaur.
UP Warriorz spent ₹2.60 crore at the WPL 2027 mini-auction, the highest among five franchises. The sides filled 25 of 27 slots for a combined ₹6.25 crore.
Delhi Capitals signed Uma Kashvi for ₹10 lakh at the WPL 2027 auction, making her the youngest player to secure a WPL contract at 15 years and 202 days. She was bought at base price with no competing bids.
The WPL 2027 auction takes place in Kochi on Wednesday at 5:30 PM, with 146 players available for 27 squad spots across five franchises. UP Warriorz holds the largest purse of Rs 3.75 crore and eight open slots, while Mumbai Indians has six slots and Rs 90 lakh.
Mumbai Indians finished fourth in WPL 2026 with three wins from eight matches. The franchise retained its core but released Saika Ishaque, Triveni Vashistha and Poonam Khemnar, and signed Tara Norris from UP Warriorz.
The WPL 2027 auction takes place in Kochi on October 28, with 27 slots available including seven overseas slots. Revsportz reported that Gujarat Giants retained the most players, while UP Warriorz have the largest available purse.
Mumbai Indians have named Nike as their official kit partner for the men's and women's teams, beginning with the 2027 season. The multi-year agreement follows a ninth-place finish for the men's side in IPL 2025.
The Women's Premier League 2027 auction will be held in Kochi on October 28, with 146 players competing for 27 slots: 20 for Indian players and seven for overseas players.