WPL 2026: Full Retained Players List for All Five Teams Announced

The build-up to the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 auction has officially begun. All five franchises announced their list of retained players on Thursday, setting the stage for the auction scheduled for November 27 in New Delhi.

As per the retention rules, each franchise could keep a maximum of five players, up to three capped Indians and two overseas stars. Teams retaining all five also needed to include at least one uncapped Indian player.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians retained their core group led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur. The World Cup-winning skipper will continue to lead a settled side featuring Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews.

Delhi Capitals, who finished runners-up last season, kept their young batting stars Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, along with all-rounders Marizanne Kapp and Annabel Sutherland.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have backed their trusted combination of Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, and Ellyse Perry, while also retaining the in-form Shreyanka Patil.

Gujarat Giants made just two retentions, choosing to stick with their overseas pair, captain Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner.

Meanwhile, UP Warriorz opted for just one player, keeping promising all-rounder Shweta Sehrawat. With some big names released and plenty of auction room left, the upcoming event in New Delhi promises to be full of surprises as teams look to rebuild and strengthen their squads for WPL 2026.

Full List of Retained Players Ahead of WPL 2026 Auction:

• Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, G Kamalini
• Delhi Capitals: Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad
• Gujarat Giants: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Shreyanka Patil
• UP Warriorz: Shweta Sehrawat.