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Kochi Gears Up for WPL 2027 Player Auction!
28 Oct
Summary
- 146 players will compete for 27 available slots across five franchises.
- The auction is scheduled to take place in Kochi on October 28.
- Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to strengthen their squad.
The city of Kochi is preparing to host the much-anticipated WPL 2027 player auction on Wednesday, October 28. A total of 146 cricketers, comprising 119 Indians and 27 overseas players, will go under the hammer. They are competing for 27 available positions across the five WPL franchises.
The auction is scheduled to commence at 5:30 PM IST at the Grand Hyatt Kochi. This event marks Kochi's debut as an auction venue for the Women's Premier League. Among the 27 slots, 20 are designated for Indian players and seven for international recruits.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who won the 2026 season, will be looking to strategically enhance their squad. The auction provides a crucial opportunity for all franchises to address any team gaps before the fifth edition of the tournament, which is scheduled from January 14 to February 7, 2027.
