Overview
- Live coverage is confirmed on Star Sports/JioStar with streaming on JioHotstar, with the auction starting at 3:30 pm IST on Thursday.
- The field features 277 registered players — 194 Indian and 83 overseas — competing for 73 places, including 50 domestic and 23 overseas slots.
- The marquee opening set includes Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh Thakur alongside Sophie Devine, Sophie Ecclestone, Alyssa Healy, Amelia Kerr, Meg Lanning and Laura Wolvaardt.
- Franchise war chests and RTMs vary widely, led by UP Warriorz (about ₹14.5 crore, four RTMs), Gujarat Giants (~₹9 crore, three), RCB (~₹6.15 crore, one) and tight budgets for Mumbai Indians (~₹5.75 crore, none) and Delhi Capitals (~₹5.70 crore, none).
- Pundits expect bidding battles for Deepti Sharma with strong interest also signalled for Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud and Shree Charani after standout World Cup performances.