The Women’s Premier League (WPL) will hold special importance for cricket enthusiasts in the last week of November. The WPL 2026 mega auction is set to take place on November 27 in New Delhi.

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A total of 277 players (194 Indians) will go under the hammer with 73 available spots (23 overseas) across five franchises. UP Warriorz enter the WPL auction with a maximum purse amount of INR 14.5 crore. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) have retained the most (5) players ahead of the event. Meanwhile, the UP Warriorz have retained the services of only one player.

Top 5 Players to Look Out for in WPL 2026 Mega Auction

Let’s take a look at the players who can attract significant interest from the franchises among the WPL 2026 auction player list.

#1 Deepti Sharma

The veteran Indian all-rounder, Deepti Sharma, is expected to be the most expensive acquisition in the auction. Sharma was named as Player of the Tournament in the 2025 ODI World Cup for picking 22 wickets and scoring 215 runs. Sharma has done well in the WPL as well, with 507 runs and 27 wickets in 25 appearances for the UP Warriorz. Her key quality has been breaking partnerships and helping her respective sides maintain a brisk run rate with the bat. With a few teams requiring a spin-bowling all-rounder, the 28-year-old is an interesting prospect for the franchises.

#2 Amelia Kerr

With 1,453 runs and 95 wickets in T20Is, Amelia Kerr is another bright player who could be a prime target for multiple franchises. She is a difficult customer to deal with due to her variations like googly and flippers, and has the confidence to flight the ball in crunch situations. In addition, she has the technique of a top-order batter as well. Kerr spent the last three seasons with the MI, and scored 407 runs and picked 40 wickets in 29 games. She was the highest wicket-taker in the 2025 edition with 18 scalps in 10 matches, and played a key role in MI’s title victory. Despite her getting released due to the presence of experienced all-rounders in MI, Amelia Kerr is lined up for a major payday in her career. Hence, she could be one of the top three buys in the WPL 2026 mega auction.

#3 Alyssa Healy

Over the years, the veteran batter has showcased her ability to provide quick starts in the power play. She can maintain the same tempo in the middle overs and has been an asset for her respective sides. Moreover, she is a talented keeper and has 63 stumpings in the T20Is. Healy has represented the UP Warriorz in the last two seasons in the WPL. In 17 appearances, the right-hander has garnered 428 runs at an average of 28.75, with a top score of 96*. Meanwhile, she has three catches and nine stumpings to her name in the tournament. Healy is definitely the best option for the franchises, which will look to invest heavily in an experienced keeper. The Australian international also provides the teams with an option to induct her as a leader, thus enhancing her value in the WPL 2026 auction player list.

#4 Laura Wolvaardt

When talking about consistency in women’s cricket, Laura Wolvaardt stands at the top of the list. Wolvaardt has led South Africa from the front in the ICC events, while emerging as the finest batter in the 2025 ODI World Cup with 571 runs. Meanwhile, Wolvaardt scored 342 runs in 13 WPL games for the Gujarat Giants at an average of 26.30, with three fifties. Along with giving a brisk start, she holds the capacity to carry the bat and help the side in setting up a healthy total. With her current form and track record in Indian pitches, the right-hander could be one of the top acquisitions among the WPL 2026 auction player list.

#5 Sophie Ecclestone

The left-arm spinner from England is a smart operator with the ball and holds an under-par economy of 5.96 in the T20Is. Meanwhile, she has bagged 36 wickets in 25 WPL games for the UP Warriorz at an economy of 6.68. Ecclestone can put the brakes on the batters in all three phases of the 20-over format. She is also a useful batter in the lower order and could contribute in both departments. Although Sophie Ecclestone held an average of around 25 in the last edition, she could generate interest from the franchises, who will be looking to add an experienced spinner to their roster.

Final Words

The WPL 2026 mega auction promises to be an action-packed affair, with the presence of many experienced players on the list. The above five candidates, along with a few Indian players like Sneh Rana and Renuka Singh Thakur, could be top buys in the event.