This is a huge WPL 2026 auction that will take place in New Delhi on November 27, 2025. It will be a day-long event during which the teams will attempt to improve their squads for the next season.
WPL 2026’s leftover funds and RTMs
All five teams were provided with a budget of ₹15 crores for the auction. The amount left and the count of Right to Match (RTM) cards that each side has are determined by their retention policy.
| Team | Purse Remaining | RTMs Available |
| UP Warriorz | ₹14.5 crore | 4 |
| Gujarat Giants | ₹9.00 crore | 3 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | ₹6.15 crore | 1 |
| Mumbai Indians | ₹5.75 crore | 0 |
| Delhi Capitals | ₹5.70 crore | 0 |
RTM rules
For the first time, Right to Match (RTM) cards will be used in the WPL.
The teams that kept five players (Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals) do not have any RTM.
The number of RTMs grows as the number of players kept decreases.
Gujarat Giants’ RTMs are only valid for Indian players since all their retained players are foreign.
Top players to look out for
Many top-rated international and Indian players were let go and will be entering the auction.
| Player | Previous WPL Team | Highlight |
| Deepti Sharma | UP Warriorz | Player of the tournament at the 2025 Women’s World Cup. |
| Meg Lanning | Delhi Capitals | Led the team to three consecutive finals before being released. |
| Laura Wolvaardt | Gujarat Giants | After being released, she scored back-to-back centuries in the World Cup semi-final and final. |
| Alyssa Healy | UP Warriorz | A seasoned international star expected to be a top overseas pick. |
| Amelia Kerr | Mumbai Indians | New Zealand all-rounder whose release surprised many fans. |
| Renuka Singh Thakur | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | A world-class Indian pacer whom RCB may try to retain using their single RTM. |
Also read: IPL 2026 Auction: 5 All-Rounders Set to Trigger Massive Bidding Wars
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