The WPL 2026 auction is the league’s first-ever mega auction, with 277 players (194 Indians and 83 overseas) entering the pool. A total of 73 squad slots are available across the five teams, and squads must have between 15 and 18 players. The auction was held on 27 November 2025 in New Delhi and started at 3:30 PM IST.
Top names in the auction include Deepti Sharma, Kranti Goud, Shree Charani, Laura Wolvaardt, and Sophie Ecclestone. UP Warriorz entered the WPL 2026 auction with a purse of ₹14.5 crore, the highest among all teams. Delhi Capitals had the lowest purse at ₹5.70 crore.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru entered the auction as defending champions, having won their first WPL title in 2024. They beat Delhi Capitals in the final at Arun Jaitley Stadium, with Smriti Mandhana leading the team and Ellyse Perry scoring an unbeaten 35 to anchor the chase. This victory delivered the franchise its first-ever trophy across all formats of RCB cricket.
The four players retained before the auction were captain Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, and Shreyanka Patil. After the retention deductions, the franchise enters the auction with a remaining purse of ₹6.15 crore. They have 14 squad slots open, including 5 overseas slots, and they also hold one RTM card for use during the auction.
RCB Full Squad After WPL 2026 Auction
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru spent ₹15 crore in WPL 2026 Auction, using all their budget. They bought 16 players out of a possible 18 slots, including six overseas stars. The team retained marquee players like Smriti Mandhana (₹3.5 crore), Richa Ghosh (₹2.75 crore), and Ellyse Perry (₹2 crore).
The team also added Indian talents, including Gautami Naik, Dayalan Hemalatha, and Pratyoosha Kumar, to complete the squad. RCB used their Right-to-Match option to bring back Prema Rawat and Nadine de Klerk.
Their first pick was Australian batter Georgia Voll, whose joint highest WPL score of 99 made her a hot property. RCB matched UP Warriorz’s RTM offer of INR 60 lakh to secure her. Nadine de Klerk also returned to the squad at INR 65 lakh after her remarkable World Cup innings for South Africa against India.
Indian all-rounders were prioritized, with Radha Yadav joining for INR 65 lakh and Pooja Vastrakar for INR 85 lakh. Grace Harris was added for INR 75 lakh. Wicket-keeping and domestic prospects were not overlooked. Karnataka’s Pratyoosha Kumar joined for INR 10 lakh, while Gautami Naik was added for her base price of INR 10 lakh. Returning RTM player Prema Rawat was snapped back for INR 20 lakh.
Here is the RCB Full Squad After WPL 2026 Auction
| Player | Price (Rs.) |
| Smriti Mandhana | Retained |
| Richa Ghosh | Retained |
| Ellyse Perry | Retained |
| Shreyanka Patil | Retained |
| Georgia Voll | 0.60 crore |
| Nadine de Klerk | 0.65 crore |
| Radha Yadav | 0.65 crore |
| Lauren Bell | 0.90 crore |
| Linsey Smith | 0.30 crore |
| Prema Rawat | 0.20 crore (RTM) |
| Arundhati Reddy | 0.75 crore |
| Pooja Vastrakar | 0.85 crore |
| Grace Harris | 0.75 crore |
| Gautami Naik | 0.10 crore |
| Prathyoosha Kumari | 0.10 crore |
| D. Hemalatha | 0.30 crore |
FAQs
Q. Where is the WPL 2026 auction taking place?
A. The auction is being held on 27 November 2025 in New Delhi at 3:30 PM IST.
Q. Who are the players RCB retained for the WPL 2026 auction?
A. RCB retained Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, and Shreyanka Patil.
Q. How much purse does RCB have for the WPL 2026 auction?
A. RCB enters the auction with ₹6.15 crore remaining.
Q. How many slots are open for RCB in the WPL 2026 auction?
A. RCB has 14 open slots, including 5 overseas slots.
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