After the memorable high-budget mega auction for the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025), we are now moving to the mini-auction for the Women’s Premier League 2025 (WPL 2025). The WPL 2025 will be the third edition of the Women’s Premier League.

Five teams, the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru, inaugural WPL champions Mumbai Indians, two-time WPL runners-up Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz are the participating teams for the WPL 2025. 

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What is the WPL 2025 mini-auction?

Just like the Indian Premier League (IPL), which organises the mini-auctions for the next few seasons after a mega-auction, WPL 2025 will also host a similar mini-auction. All five participating teams will battle to secure a player with the highest bid. 

When and where will the WPL 2025 mini-auction be organised? 

Bengaluru will host the WPL 2025 mini-auction on December 15, 2024. It will begin at 15:00 IST.

What is the complete purse value for each team?

Each team has a complete purse value of INR 15 crore, INR 1.50 crore more than the previous edition. After spending amounts to the retained players, the franchise can buy players from the upcoming auction with their remaining purse value. 

What is the remaining purse value for each team before the WPL 2025 auction?

• Gujarat Giants: INR 4.40 crore
• UP Warriorz: INR 3.90 crore
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: INR 3.25 crore
• Mumbai Indians: INR 2.65 crore
• Delhi Capitals: INR 2.50 crore

How many players were released before the upcoming mini-auction?

A total of 26 players were released by the five teams before the upcoming mini-auction.

• Gujarat Giants released 7 players
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru released 7 players
• UP Warriorz released 4 players
• Mumbai Indians released 4 players
• Delhi Capitals released 4 players
  

How many slots are available to be filled in the upcoming mini-auction?

There are 19 slots available for the upcoming mini-auction for the WPL 2025.

What are the team composition rules?

WPL doesn’t have the impact player rule, while each team can field a maximum of five overseas players in a WPL match, including the fifth one must be from an Associate Member. 

What is the information about the final auction shortlist?

The BCCI has revealed that over 400 players registered their names, but the board has set a list of 120 names for the final auction after the franchises’ inputs. 

How many Indian players are on the final auction list for the WPL 2025 mini-auction?

Among the 120 shortlisted names for the final auction, 91 players are Indians, including nine capped players. 

How many overseas players are on the final auction list for the WPL 2025 mini-auction?

Among the 120 shortlisted names for the final auction, 29 players are overseas, including three from Associate Members. 

Who is the oldest player for the WPL 2025 mini-auction?

The 34-year-old Australian batter Laura Harris is the oldest in the WPL 2025 mini-auction. 

Who is the youngest player for the WPL 2025 mini-auction?

The 14-year-old Indian cricketers Anshu Nagar and Ira Jadhav are the youngest players in the WPL 2025 mini-auction. 

What is the timeline for the WPL 2025 tournament?

It is expected that the WPL 2025 can begin nearly the third week of January 2025. So, we can expect that the Final can be played in early February 2025.