WPL 2027 Auction: 5 uncapped Indian players who could attract big bids

The WPL 2027 players' auction is set for October 28, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi, Kerala, with 146 players competing for 27 available slots across five franchises. Of those slots, 20 are reserved for Indian players, and the auction pool includes as many as 97 uncapped Indian cricketers.

With the retention deadline having passed on September 28, 2026, franchises are now looking to fill gaps in their squads ahead of a season scheduled to run from January 14 to February 7, 2027.

Here are five uncapped Indian players who could draw significant attention when bidding opens:

Gongadi Trisha

Gongadi Trisha, a 21-year-old right-hand bat and right-arm leg-spin all-rounder, enters the auction with a base price of ₹10 lakh. Her most notable credential is her role in India's squad that lifted the 2025 U-19 Women's T20 World Cup title.

In that tournament, Trisha accumulated 309 runs at an average of 77.25 and a strike rate of 147.14, numbers that underline her value as a genuine two-way contributor. Her ability to chip in with the ball alongside those batting returns makes her an attractive option for franchises seeking all-round balance in their Indian slots.