Browsing: WPL 2027

The fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will run from January 14 to February 7, 2027, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Mumbai Indians in Vadodara’s opening fixture. The schedule for the upcoming 5th edition features 22 matches across Vadodara and Mumbai, culminating in the final at Brabourne Stadium. Every match begins…

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is considering an expansion of the Women’s Premier League, with discussions about adding more teams expected to begin in 2027. The fifth edition of the tournament is scheduled to take place from January 14 to February 7, 2027. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia spoke about the possibility…

The Women’s Premier League has given young cricketers a chance to join franchise teams. Five players stand out because of their ages when they were selected: Uma Kashvi, Sonam Yadav, Shabnam Shakil, Deeya Yadav and G Kamalini. Their auction stories include base-price signings, a major bidding contest and a later change of franchise. Each player…

Kashvi Kandikuppa, also known as Uma Kashvi, made history at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction when Delhi Capitals bought her for ₹10 lakh, her base price. Born on April 9, 2011, she was 15 years and 202 days old, making her the youngest player ever bought at a WPL auction. She moved past…

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) has created opportunities for cricketers from Associate Member nations to play alongside players from established international teams. Under the playing XI rule, a franchise can field a fifth overseas player if that player represents an Associate nation. Since the tournament began in 2023, only a few players from these countries…

UP Warriorz completed their squad-building process for Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 with eight auction purchases and a group of retained players. The auction took place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST at Grand Hyatt Kochi. The team spent ₹13.85 crore overall and finished with ₹1.15 crore remaining in its purse. Six…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) entered the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction with most of their squad already in place and a few positions left to fill. The auction was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Grand Hyatt Kochi, beginning at 5:30 PM IST. Before the event, Bengaluru had 13 players and ₹1.15 crore…

Gujarat Giants entered the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction with 15 players already in their squad and three places left to fill. The auction took place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Kochi, beginning at 5:30 PM IST. The franchise had ₹1.25 crore available before the event and needed to use…

Mumbai Indians completed their squad for Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 with six new auction signings, alongside a trade made before the auction. The auction was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM IST at Grand Hyatt Kochi. The franchise had seven places to fill and entered the event with ₹1 crore remaining…

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 Player Auction will take place at the Grand Hyatt Kochi, Kerala, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The auction is scheduled to begin at 5:30 PM IST, with all five franchises preparing to complete their squads for the upcoming season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are the defending champions and will…

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 5:30 pm IST. It will take place at the Grand Hyatt Kochi, making Kochi the first city to host a WPL auction. The five franchises will use the event to fill the remaining places in their squads. Each team enters…

The WPL 2027 Auction could provide an exciting opportunity for India’s emerging women cricketers to make their mark in franchise cricket. With teams looking to strengthen their squads with a mix of experienced international stars and promising domestic players, young talent could play an important role in the auction strategy. Several teenagers feature among the…

England’s senior women’s players, including captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, could sit out their three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka if their Women’s Premier League franchises reach the final stages of the 2027 season.

The WPL 2027 auction will take place in Kochi on October 28, with 146 players competing for 27 available slots across five franchises. Only seven overseas spots are available, making the battle for experienced international players particularly competitive. England’s Sophia Dunkley and Australia’s Sophie Molineux have registered the highest base price of ₹50 lakh, while…

Gujarat Giants head coach Michael Klinger has identified trust, consistency and a tighter bowling unit as the pillars of the franchise’s rise ahead of the fifth Women’s Premier League. With WPL 2027 scheduled from January 14 to February 7, the Giants have retained 15 players and enter the mini auction in Kochi on October 28…

The Gujarat Giants enter the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction with greater clarity and confidence than ever before. After reaching the knockout stages for the first time in 2026, the Giants have retained 15 players and will now look to add three more names, including one overseas player, with ₹1.25 crore remaining in their…