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WPL 2027 Auction in Kochi: 146 players up for grabs across 27 squad spots

The 2027 Women's Premier League auction is set for Wednesday in Kochi, where five franchises will compete to fill 27 roster vacancies from a pool of 146 candidates. UP Warriorz enters the event with the most significant financial flexibility, holding 3.75 crore rupees for eight spots, while Mumbai Indians must navigate a tighter 90 lakh rupee budget for their six remaining positions.

Teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, and Gujarat Giants are expected to make minimal changes after maintaining their core groups from the previous season. Key players generating interest include Sneh Rana, Sushma Verma, G Kamalini, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, and Sophie Molineux.

Smriti Mandhana noted the importance of developing young talent within the league, while Veda Krishnamurthy highlighted that domestic wicketkeepers will be a primary focus for teams looking to bolster their lineups.

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