Overview
- Women’s Premier League set the mega auction for November 27 in New Delhi, announcing an official countdown after the retention window closed.
- The auction introduces a first-time right-to-match option while teams build squads of up to 18 players, with 73 total slots including 23 overseas.
- UP Warriorz carry the largest reported purse at Rs 14.5 crore after retaining only Shweta Sehrawat and have multiple RTM cards available.
- Reports point to a January 7–February 3 season split between DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Kotambi Stadium in Baroda, with the Baroda leg expected to start after the January 11 ODI.
- Franchises have not been formally notified of venues, with confirmation expected at the auction, as a marquee player pool featuring Deepti Sharma, Laura Wolvaardt, Alyssa Healy, Meg Lanning and Amelia Kerr draws interest.