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News India Live, Digital Desk: Today is a big day for women’s cricket. The Mega Auction of WPL 2026 has started in Delhi and as we expected, there is a competition among the teams to make the players wear their jerseys.
If you are wondering what is special this time, then let us tell you that this is a ‘Mega Auction’. This means that many big teams have also released their star players and now brand new strategies are being seen on the table.
Only 73 slots and 277 contenders!
This time the mathematics is a bit tight. A total of 277 players are lined up—including big international names and our own young talent from India. But only 73 slots are left for all this. That means the competition is going to be not only on the field but also on the auction table.
Who has the heaviest purse? (Highest Purse)
The most interesting thing about this auction is that ‘UP Warriorz’ has come with a very full wallet. They have retained only 1 player (Shweta Sehrawat) and have a budget of around Rs 14.50 crore! At the same time, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are in the field with their established core group. Now it remains to be seen how UP makes its new team.
Surprising names in the auction pool!
Can you believe that the one who will take Delhi Capitals to the finals? Meg Lanning and star of india Deepti Sharma Names like are available for bidding this time? Due to the rules of mega auction, many such shocking decisions have been taken. The fans’ eyes are now on these big names – will their old team buy them back or will a new franchise make a big bid and win?
Heavy bidding is also expected for foreign players like Laura Wolvaardt and Sophie Ecclestone.
Who sold and who was left empty handed?
The auction is currently in full swing. While crores of rupees are being showered on a big set of players, there may be some names which remain unsold, which no one would have expected. All eyes are on the young girls of the domestic circuit who performed brilliantly last year to see who will become the next ‘star’.
Every team needs at least 15 players to complete its squad. So now just fasten your seat belts, because in the next few hours the lives of many players are going to change.