WPL 2024 Auction: Get ready for the excitement as the highly awaited auction of the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) second edition is set to begin on Saturday, December 9, in Mumbai. The upcoming WPL 2024 tournament is anticipated to start in either February or March of the following year, featuring a total of 165 players representing five franchises.
These franchises are the Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. During the auction, a total of 104 Indian players and 61 overseas players will be up for grabs. Don’t miss the action!
WPL 2024 Auction
The exciting second edition of the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction kicks off on Saturday (Dec 9) in Mumbai. The WPL 2024 tournament is anticipated to kick off in February or March of the coming year.
A total of 165 players from five franchises, namely Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, will be up for grabs during the auction. Among them, 104 are Indian players, and 61 are overseas players, all set to participate in the Women’s Premier League 2024 auction this Saturday.
Mumbai Indians clinched victory in the first edition of WPL 2023, securing a win against Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets in the final match. In the inaugural season, Smriti Mandhana claimed the title of the most expensive player, being acquired by Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 3.40 crore ($4.07 million).
WPL 2024 Teams
The WPL 2024 will feature battles between five teams: Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and UP Warriorz.
WPL 2023 Recap
The initial WPL edition in 2023 saw the Mumbai Indians clinch victory, beating the Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets in the final match. It’s worth mentioning that Smriti Mandhana became the highest-paid player in the first season, signing a deal with Royal Challengers Bangalore for INR 3.40 crore ($4.07 million).
WPL 2024 Player Retention Lists
Ahead of the auction, each franchise has disclosed the list of players they’re holding onto and those they’ve let go. Let’s take a look at the details for each team:
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Retained Players: Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Laura Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu
Released Players: Aparna Mondal, Jasia Akhter, Tara Norris
Gujarat Giants (GG)
Retained Players: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer
Released Players: Annabel Sutherland, Ashwani Kumari, Georgia Wareham, Hurley Gala, Kim Garth, Mansi Joshi, Monica Patel, Parunika Sisodia, Sabbineni Meghana, Sophia Dunkley, Sushma Verma
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Retained Players: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Humairaa Kaazi, Isabelle Wong, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia
Released Players: Dhara Gujjar, Heather Graham, Neelam Bisht, Sonam Yadav
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Retained Players: Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight, Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine
Released Players: Dané Van Niekerk, Erin Burns, Komal Zanzad, Megan Schutt, Poonam Khemnar, Preeti Bose, Sahana Pawar
UP Warriorz (UPW)
Retained Players: Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Lauren Bell, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, S. Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia Mcgrath
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WPL 2024 Player Auction List
Among the 165 players, 104 hail from India, while the remaining 61 are from overseas, including 15 players from associate nations. The total number of capped players stands at 56, while 109 players are uncapped. There are 30 available slots distributed among five teams, with 9 spots reserved for overseas players.
| TATA WPL 2024 Available Slots | ||||||
| Franchise | No of players | No of overseas players | Total money spent (INR) | Salary cap available (INR) | Available slots | Overseas slots |
| DC | 15 | 5 | 11. 25 | 2.25 | 3 | 1 |
| GG | 8 | 3 | 7.55 | 5.95 | 10 | 3 |
| MI | 13 | 5 | 11.4 | 2.1 | 5 | 1 |
| RCB | 11 | 3 | 10.15 | 3.35 | 7 | 3 |
| UPW | 13 | 5 | 9.5 | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Total | 60 | 21 | 49.85 | 17.65 | 30 | 9 |
WPL Auction 2024 Live Streaming
Sports 18 Network holds the broadcasting rights for the live coverage of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 Auction in India.
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WPL 2024 FAQs
Q.1. When is the auction for WPL 2024 taking place?
Ans. The highly anticipated auction for the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) second edition is set to begin on Saturday, December 9, in Mumbai.
Q.2. When is the WPL 2024 tournament expected to start?
Ans. The WPL 2024 tournament is anticipated to kick off either in February or March of the following year.
Q.3. How many players are participating in the WPL 2024 auction?
Ans. A total of 165 players, representing five franchises, will be up for grabs during the WPL 2024 auction.
Q.4. Which franchises are participating in WPL 2024?
Ans. The five franchises participating in WPL 2024 are Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Q.5. How many Indian and overseas players are available in the auction?
Ans. 104 Indian players and 61 overseas players, including 15 players from associate nations, will be part of the WPL 2024 auction.
