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WPL 2027 player auction set for October 28 in Kochi

The Women's Premier League (WPL) has announced its 2027 player auction will take place on **October 28, 2026**, at the **Grand Hyatt Kochi** in Kerala, marking the first time Kochi will host a WPL auction. The event will determine the remaining 27 player slots across the five franchises, following the September 28 retention deadline.

A total of **146 players**—including **119 Indians (22 capped, 97 uncapped)** and **27 overseas players (14 capped, 13 uncapped)**—are registered, with **20 slots reserved for Indian players** and **7 for overseas talent**. The auction begins at **5:30 PM**, setting the stage for the WPL 2027 season, which runs from **January 14 to February 7, 2027**, with defending champions **Royal Challengers Bengaluru** entering as title holders after their 2026 victory.

Among the standout names, **Sophie Molineux (Australia)** and **Sophia Dunkley (England)** lead the auction with a base price of **₹50 lakh**, followed by **G. Kamalini, Kiran Navgire (India)**, **Heather Graham**, and **Jess Jonassen (overseas)**, each valued at **₹40 lakh**.

The auction’s most competitive bracket is the **₹30 lakh tier**, featuring **30 players** vying for the remaining spots. With squads finalized ahead of the season opener, franchises will have **10 weeks** to prepare before the tournament kicks off in January.

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