The Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction is scheduled to take place on Monday, February 13. With 409 players auctioned, the inaugural season will be a treat for cricket fans as five teams will compete for the title. Each team has been allocated a purse of Rs 12 crore while the latest broadcast deal puts the value of each match at Rs 7 crore.
star batsman reminiscence, Harmanpreet Kaur, and young sensation Shefali Verma is expected to bid adieu. On the other hand, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Nate Sciver, Megan Schutt, and Deandra Dottin are some of the big names expected to enjoy a huge following among overseas players.
The base prices have been set in five brackets with a minimum of Rs 10 lakh and a maximum of Rs 50 lakh. The other brackets are Rs 20, 30 and 40 lakh respectively.
It is expected that members of this current Indian squad and those from Australia, England, New Zealand and South Africa will be the most sought after players in the auction.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the auction:
How many teams will participate in Women’s Premier League 2023?
Five teams Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, RCB, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriors will be bidding for 90 players in the 409 list.
What is Minimum Compulsory Wage Purse?
Rs 9 crore
What is the purse for each team in the Women’s Premier League 2023 auction?
Each team will be allocated a maximum salary purse of Rs 12 crore.
What is the minimum squad strength allotted?
15
What is the maximum squad strength allotted?
18
How many Indian players are allowed in a team?
12
How many foreign players are allowed in a team?
6
How are players distributed in the auction?
Indian players up for auction: 246
Foreign players from Full Members: 155
Associate Nations players: 8