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BCCI Sets First WPL Mega Auction for Nov. 25–29, Confirms Retention Caps, RTM and ₹15 Crore Purse

Officials say the reset is intended to strengthen competitive balance across the five-team league.

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Overview

  • Franchises have been formally told they can retain up to five players with limits of three capped Indians, two overseas and two uncapped Indians.
  • Right-to-Match cards debut at the auction, with availability tied to retentions, and no RTMs allowed if a team keeps five players.
  • The auction purse is fixed at ₹15 crore, with slab-based deductions for retained players set at ₹3.5 crore, ₹2.5 crore, ₹1.75 crore, ₹1 crore and ₹50 lakh.
  • Key deadlines include retention lists by November 5, released-player lists by November 7, player registration by November 18 and a final auction list on November 20.
  • Mumbai Indians, RCB and Delhi Capitals are reported to oppose a full revamp, while parallel reporting places the IPL mini-auction in the December 13–15 window with a November 15 retention cutoff and developing release speculation.