WPL 2025 Auction: The excitement for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 Auction is building up! With franchises gearing up to finalize their squads, this mini auction will set the stage for another thrilling season of women’s cricket.
WPL 2025 Auction: Venue, Date, Time, Retention List & Everything You Need to Know
WPL 2025 Auction Details
- Date: December 15, 2024 (Sunday)
- Venue: ITC Gardenia, Bengaluru
- Time: The auction is expected to commence in the afternoon (exact timings to be announced closer to the date).
This event will give franchises a chance to fill 19 remaining slots, including 5 for overseas players.
WPL 2025 Auction Dynamics
Each team will operate within a budget of ₹15 crore – an increase of ₹1.5 crore compared to the previous season. The auction pool will include some of the best international stars and rising Indian talent, with franchises aiming to strengthen their squads for the 2025 season.
Here’s how the team finances and available slots look ahead of the auction:
| Franchise | No. of Players Retained | Overseas Players | Money Spent (INR) | Remaining Purse (INR) | Available Slots | Overseas Slots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 14 | 5 | ₹12.5 crore | ₹2.5 crore | 4 | 1 |
| Gujarat Giants | 14 | 4 | ₹10.6 crore | ₹4.4 crore | 4 | 2 |
| Mumbai Indians | 14 | 5 | ₹12.35 crore | ₹2.65 crore | 4 | 1 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 14 | 6 | ₹11.75 crore | ₹3.25 crore | 4 | 0 |
| UP Warriorz | 15 | 5 | ₹11.1 crore | ₹3.9 crore | 3 | 1 |
WPL 2025 Retention List
Ahead of the auction, all franchises have finalized their core squads. Here’s a look at the retained players for each team:
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Key Players: Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues
- Complete Retention List: Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu.
Gujarat Giants (GG)
- Key Players: Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Harleen Deol
- Complete Retention List: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Bharti Fulmali, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Kashvee Gautam, Laura Wolvaardt, Mannat Kashyap, Meghna Singh, Phoebe Litchfield, Priya Mishra, Sayali Satghare, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Key Players: Harmanpreet Kaur, Natalie Sciver, Hayley Matthews
- Complete Retention List: Amandeep Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, S. Sajana, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail, Yastika Bhatia.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Key Players: Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh
- Complete Retention List: Asha Shobana, Dani Wyatt, Ekta Bisht, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Kate Cross, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, S. Meghana, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Sophie Molineux.
UP Warriorz (UPW)
Key Players: Alyssa Healy, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma
Complete Retention List: Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Chamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma, Gouher Sultana, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Poonam Khemnar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Uma Chetry, Vrinda Dinesh.
Players to Watch in the Auction
The auction pool will feature a mix of established international stars and promising Indian players:
- International Stars:
- Heather Knight (England)
- Lea Tahuhu (New Zealand)
- Deandra Dottin (West Indies)
- Indian Contenders:
- Sneh Rana (All-rounder)
- Poonam Yadav (Leg-spinner)
- Veda Krishnamurthy (Batter)
Franchises with larger purses, like Gujarat Giants, are expected to dominate the bidding wars for marquee players.
What Makes WPL 2025 Auction Significant?
The 2025 auction is more than just a roster-building event. It’s an opportunity for teams to:
- Strategically fill gaps in their squads with specialized players.
- Adapt to new budgets and build more competitive line ups.
- Capitalize on rising talents, especially from India’s domestic circuit, who have shown promise in recent tournaments.
With the stakes higher than ever and an expanded budget, the WPL 2025 Auction promises to be a thrilling spectacle. Whether you’re cheering for RCB, MI, DC, GG, or UPW, the auction will shape how the upcoming season unfolds.
