WPL 2026 Teams: Full Squads for All Five Franchises

The Women’s Premier League is back! India’s premier women’s T20 competition returns for another season of exciting cricket. Five teams will battle it out for the coveted WPL trophy, bringing together the best local talent and international stars.

This year’s tournament promises thrilling matches, brilliant performances, and unforgettable moments. Let’s explore all the teams and discover what makes each squad unique.

WPL 2026: What You Need to Know

The Women’s Premier League has become one of cricket’s most popular T20 competitions. With star-studded lineups, family-friendly entertainment, and high-quality cricket, the WPL continues to grow year after year.

Details	Information
Tournament Name	Women’s Premier League 2026
Location	India
Total Teams	5 franchises
Format	T20 cricket
Tournament Season	2026

The Women’s Premier League enters another crucial season with packed fixtures and key matchups. You can view the WPL 2026 Schedule with venues and dates to track every league game and playoff clash in one place.

All WPL 2026 Teams and Squads

The five franchises have assembled powerful squads combining Indian talent with international firepower. Here’s everything you need to know about each team:

1. Delhi Capitals

The Delhi Capitals are three-time runners-up, looking to finally capture their maiden championship. They’ve retained key players and strengthened their squad at the mega auction.

Complete Squad:

• Jemimah Rodrigues (Rs 2.2 Cr)
• Shafali Verma (Rs 2.2 Cr)
• Annabel Sutherland (Rs 2.2 Cr)
• Marizanne Kapp (Rs 2.2 Cr)
• Niki Prasad (Rs 50 Lakh)
• Laura Wolvaardt (Rs 1.1 Cr)
• Chinelle Henry (Rs 1.3 Cr)
• Sree Charani (Rs 1.3 Cr)
• Sneh Rana (Rs 50 Lakh)
• Lizelle Lee (Rs 30 Lakh)
• Deeya Yadav (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Taniya Bhatia (Rs 30 Lakh)
• Mamatha Madiwala (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Nandini Sharma (Rs 20 Lakh)
• Lucy Hamilton (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Minnu Mani (Rs 40 Lakh)
• G Trisha (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Pratika Rawal (Rs 50 Lakh)

The Capitals kept their core together with explosive opener Shafali Verma and versatile batter Jemimah Rodrigues. South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt adds international batting class, while Australia’s Annabel Sutherland and South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp provide world-class all-round options. Delhi entered the auction having retained five players and had no RTM options available. With their experience of reaching multiple finals, the Capitals remain strong contenders.

Purse Remaining: ₹0

2. Gujarat Giants

The Gujarat Giants are hungry to improve after the previous season. Playing with passion, they’ve assembled a competitive squad ready to challenge for the title.

Complete Squad:

• Ashleigh Gardner (Rs 3.5 Cr)
• Beth Mooney (Rs 2.5 Cr)
• Sophie Devine (Rs 2 Cr)
• Renuka Singh (Rs 60 Lakh)
• Bharti Fulmali (RTM) (Rs 70 Lakh)
• Titas Sadhu (Rs 30 Lakh)
• Kanika Ahuja (Rs 30 Lakh)
• Kashvee Gautam (RTM) (Rs 65 Lakh)
• Tanuja Kanwar (Rs 45 Lakh)
• Georgia Wareham (Rs 1 Cr)
• Anushka Sharma (Rs 45 Lakh)
• Happy Kumari (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Kim Garth (Rs 50 Lakh)
• Yastika Bhatia (Rs 50 Lakh)
• Shivani Singh (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Rs 50 Lakh)

Sophie Devine brings world-class all-round skills from New Zealand. Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner adds international experience. Beth Mooney provides quality wicket-keeping and batting. India’s Renuka Singh strengthens their pace attack. The Giants made smart buys to strengthen their lineup. Anushka Sharma became the most expensive uncapped player at ₹45 lakh. They’re building a squad capable of surprising everyone this season.

Purse Remaining: ₹15 lakh

3. Mumbai Indians

The Mumbai Indians are defending champions with a winning culture. Led by Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur, they know how to win when it matters most.

Complete Squad:

• Nat Sciver-Brunt (Rs 3.5 Cr)
• Harmanpreet Kaur (Rs 2.5 Cr)
• Hayley Matthews (Rs 1.75 Cr)
• Amanjot Kaur (Rs 1 Cr)
• G Kamalini (Rs 50 Lakh)
• Amelia Kerr (Rs 3 Cr)
• Shabnim Ismail (Rs 60 Lakh)
• Sanskriti Gupta (Rs 20 Lakh)
• Sajeevan Sajana (Rs 75 Lakh)
• Rahila Firdous (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Nicola Carey (Rs 30 Lakh)
• Poonam Khemnar (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Triveni Vasistha (Rs 20 Lakh)
• Nalla Reddy (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Saika Ishaque (Rs 30 Lakh)
• Milly Illingworth (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Rajeshwari Gayakwad (Rs 40 Lakh)
• Ayushi Soni (Rs 30 Lakh)

New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr became the most expensive foreign player at the WPL 2026 auction for ₹3.00 crore. England’s Nat Sciver-Brunt provides match-winning all-round ability. West Indies’ Hayley Matthews adds power and spin. South Africa’s Shabnim Ismail brings express pace. Mumbai retained five players and had no RTM options available at the auction. With their championship experience and star power, the Indians remain favorites.

Purse Remaining: ₹0

4. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are WPL 2024 champions. They’ve built their squad around their proven formula for success.

Complete Squad:

• Smriti Mandhana (Rs 3.5 Cr)
• Richa Ghosh (Rs 2.75 Cr)
• Ellyse Perry (Rs 2 Cr)
• Shreyanka Patil (Rs 60 Lakh)
• Georgia Voll (Rs 60 Lakh)
• Nadine de Klerk (Rs 65 Lakh)
• Radha Yadav (Rs 65 Lakh)
• Lauren Bell (Rs 90 Lakh)
• Linsey Smith (Rs 30 Lakh)
• Prema Rawat (RTM) (Rs 20 Lakh)
• Arundhati Reddy (Rs 75 Lakh)
• Pooja Vastrakar (Rs 85 Lakh)
• Grace Harris (Rs 75 Lakh)
• Gautami Naik (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Prathyoosha Kumar (Rs 10 Lakh)
• D Hemalatha (Rs 30 Lakh)

Smriti Mandhana remains the most expensive player ever bought in the Women’s Premier League at ₹3.40 crore. She led RCB to their title victory in 2024. Australia’s Ellyse Perry provides world-class all-round skills. England’s Lauren Bell was their most expensive auction buy at ₹90 lakh. Pooja Vastrakar adds quality pace and batting. The franchise has smartly retained their winning core and added quality players. RCB looks ready to defend their crown.

Purse Remaining: ₹0

5. UP Warriorz

The UP Warriorz entered the mega auction with the most rebuilding work ahead. With the largest purse available, they made aggressive moves to build a championship-caliber squad.

Complete Squad:

• Shweta Sehrawat (Rs 50 Lakh)
• Deepti Sharma (RTM) (Rs 3.2 Cr)
• Sophie Ecclestone (RTM) (Rs 85 Lakh)
• Meg Lanning (Rs 1.9 Cr)
• Phoebe Litchfield (Rs 1.2 Cr)
• Kiran Navgire (RTM) (Rs 60 Lakh)
• Harleen Deol (Rs 50 Lakh)
• Kranti Goud (RTM) (Rs 50 Lakh)
• Asha Sobhana (Rs 1.1 Cr)
• Deandra Dottin (Rs 80 Lakh)
• Shikha Pandey (Rs 2.4 Cr)
• Shipra Giri (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Simran Shaikh (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Tara Norris (Rs 10 Lakh)
• Chloe Tryon (Rs 30 Lakh)
• Suman Meena (Rs 10 Lakh)

Deepti Sharma became the most expensive player at the WPL 2026 auction for ₹3.20 crore when UP Warriorz used their Right to Match option. England’s Sophie Ecclestone brings world-class spin bowling. Australia’s Meg Lanning adds championship-winning experience and leadership. West Indies’ Deandra Dottin provides explosive batting and pace. India’s Shikha Pandey adds quality pace bowling. The Warriorz retained only one player (uncapped Shweta Sehrawat) before the auction and had the largest purse of ₹41.1 crore with four RTM options. They’ve used their resources brilliantly to assemble a strong squad.

Purse Remaining: ₹15 lakh

Suggested Read:

• WPL 2026 Auction Highlights

Conclusion: WPL 2026 Features 5 Powerhouse Teams

The Women’s Premier League 2026 brings together India’s best T20 talent across five competitive franchises. From defending champions Mumbai Indians to title-winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru, every team has assembled squads capable of winning it all.

International stars like Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Sophie Ecclestone, Ashleigh Gardner, and Nat Sciver-Brunt add global appeal. Indian icons like Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Shafali Verma, and Jemimah Rodrigues provide homegrown star power.

Get ready for another season of explosive batting, smart bowling, and unforgettable moments as the WPL returns to thrill cricket fans across India and around the world!

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