The Women’s Premier League auction, ahead of its fifth edition, is set to take place on Wednesday, October 28. Here’s how to watch the WPL 2027 auction live.
As many as 146 players will go under the hammer in the WPL auction in Kochi on Wednesday, October 28. A total of 27 slots are to be filled across five teams, 20 for Indian players and seven overseas.
UP Warriorz have the maximum purse available, having released nine players ahead of the auction. They will enter the auction with INR 3.75 crore, while Mumbai Indians have the smallest purse, INR 90 lakh. Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals have INR 1.25 crore, INR 1.15 crore and INR 1.10 crore, respectively, left in their purse.
Among overseas players, Australia’s Sophie Molineux, Grace Harris and Jess Jonassen are expected to be in demand. Chloe Tryon, Deandra Dottin and Alana King, among others, will also likely trigger a bidding war. Notably, only two England players, Sophia Dunkley and Kira Chathli have registered for the auction.
Vrinda Dinesh, Gongadi Trisha and Shweta Sehrawat are expected to be in demand among the Indian players.
The WPL 2027 auction is scheduled to begin at 5.30pm IST (12pm UK).
Also read: Full list of players retained and released by each team ahead of WPL 2027 auction
Women’s Premier League 2027 auction, where to watch: Live streaming and TV channels for WPL 2027
Where to watch in India?
will telecast the WPL 2027 auction in India. Fans will also be able to follow the live stream of the auction on JioHotstar.
Where to watch in the USA and Canada?
will stream the WPL auction ahead of the 2027 season in the USA and Canada.
Note: Broadcast and streaming details for other regions will updated when available.
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