WPL 2027 Auction: 5 overseas players who could attract big bids

The Women's Premier League 2027 auction is scheduled for October 28 in Kochi, with 146 players set to go under the hammer. Of those, 119 are Indian players, while 27 overseas players will be available for the five franchises to choose from.

With the auction getting under way at the Grand Hyatt Kochi, let's take a look at five overseas stars who could attract lucrative deals when bidding opens.

5. Danni Wyatt-Hodge

Gujarat Giants made a bold move ahead of the WPL 2027 auction by releasing explosive England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge. The right-handed batter appeared in just one match last season, scoring 14 runs off eight balls against UP Warriorz. Gujarat coach Michael Klinger confirmed that the 35-year-old was released because she would miss most of the season owing to national team commitments. However, other franchises may still want to secure her services given her standing as a top run-getter at the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup, even if she is available for only a handful of matches.