Overview
- proceedings begin at 3:30 pm IST on Thursday with live telecast on Star Sports/JioStar and streaming on JioHotstar.
- A pool of 277 players (194 Indian, 83 overseas) will compete for 73 roster spots, including 50 slots reserved for Indian players and 23 for overseas signings.
- The marquee opening set features Deepti Sharma and Renuka Singh Thakur alongside overseas stars Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy, Sophie Ecclestone, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine and Laura Wolvaardt.
- UP Warriorz enter with about ₹14.5 crore and multiple RTMs, while Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians have roughly ₹5.7 crore each and no RTMs after heavy retentions.
- Analysts highlight Deepti Sharma as the likely top target, with strong expected interest in Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani and Harleen Deol following standout recent performances.