Eight marquee players will headline the Women’s Premier League 2026 mega auction in New Delhi on Thursday. India all-rounder Deepti Sharma, fresh off her Player of the Tournament display at the Women’s ODI World Cup, is expected to attract major bids.

Pacer Renuka Singh Thakur is the only other Indian in the group after being released by defending champion Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Overseas names include Meg Lanning, who captained Delhi Capitals last season, and Alyssa Healy, who led UP Warriorz.

Marquee Players for WPL 2026 Auction

• Sophie Devine (NZ) – Base price: Rs. 50 lakh

• Sophie Eccelstone (EN) – Base Price: Rs. 50 lakh

• Alyssa Healy (AUS) – Base price: Rs. 50 lakh

• Amelia Kerr (NZ) – Base price: Rs. 50 lakh

• Meg Lanning (AUS) – Base price: Rs. 50 lakh

• Deepti Sharma (IND) – Base price: Rs. 50 lakhs

• Renuka Thakur (IND) – Base price: Rs. 40 lakh

• Laura Wolvaardt (RSA) – Base price: Rs. 30 lakhs

Published on Nov 25, 2025