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WPL 2027 auction lists 146 players in Kochi
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The Women's Premier League 2027 auction opened in Kochi on Wednesday with 146 players shortlisted across five franchises. The pool has 119 Indians and 27 overseas cricketers, including 22 capped and 97 uncapped Indian players. Only 27 slots are open across the five teams. Tamil Nadu's G Kamalini, 18, debuted for Mumbai Indians in 2025.
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What It Means For You
- Five WPL franchises have 27 open slots, so most of the 146 names will go unmatched.
- Uncapped Indians make up 97 of the auction pool, raising the domestic selection share.
- Kochi hosts the auction day for squads preparing for the 2027 season.
What's Happening
- Kamalini scored 143 runs in seven matches at the 2025 Women's U19 T20 World Cup.
- Kiran Navgire has 435 runs in 31 WPL games, including three half-centuries.
- Raghvi Bist scored 95 runs in seven WPL 2025 matches for RCB and went unsold in 2026.
Notable Indian Names In The Pool
- Sneh Rana has six Tests, 45 ODIs and 31 T20Is for India since 2014.
- Tejal Hasabnis debuted in ODIs against New Zealand in October 2024 with 42 runs.
- Hasabnis is yet to play in the WPL despite India A scores in 2026.
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