There are so many quality overseas players that have been released and those that will be sold for the first time that a list of 10 Players is appropriate. (See here the full list of released and retained players list ahead of WPL 2026) Some of the absolute best players in the world will be up for grabs and the 5 teams will save money for these players. The WPL Mega Auction takes place on 27th November 2025.
Let’s look at the 10 Overseas Stars who could Trigger Bidding Wars at WPL Mega Auction
Laura Wolvaardt
The best batter in the world Laura Wolvaardt will obviously be a big star at the WPL Mega Auction. She was the highest run getter at the World Cup In India with over 570 runs in 9 Matches. Laura Wolvaardt was released by Gujarat Giants and they will look to get her back. UP Warriorz will aggressively bid for her. She might just be the highest paid player. She will give a team close to 500 runs in a season.
Meg Lanning
The former captain of Delhi Capitals Meg Lanning will also be a big player at the Mega Auction. She has been in the form of her life in the ongoing Big Bash League in Australia where she has been hitting hundreds for fun. She will be a captaincy candidate for UP Warriorz as they will look for a strong leader at the Top after Alyssa Healy was released. Meg Lanning has only one trophy left to win and that is the WPL trophy.
Alyssa Healy
The current captain of the Austrian team Alyssa Healy is a legend in women’s cricket. She has also won all the trophies with Australia. She is one of the best of all time. She was with UP Warriorz for the past 3 seasons and the team did not perform to its potential. A team like Gujarat Giants would want her to have an all Australian overseas line up. She only has a few more seasons left in her.
Sophie Ecclestone
The best bowler in the world Sophie Ecclestone is someone that will once again be in demand by all 5 teams in the Mega Auction. She is the number 1 bowler in the world for a reason. There is not a better spinner in world cricket. She bowls at an economy rate of 6 in T20I Cricket. The Batters are not able to get a hold of her. The UP team will look to use their RTM Card on her and continue to have her on their team.
Amelia Kerr
The best player from New Zealand was released from Mumbai Indians. They do not have any RTM Cards so she will play for a new team. Amelia Kerr has already won the WPL trophy twice in her career. She would want a leadership role in the team she goes to. She is an all rounder who can bowl off spin and get wickets as well as bat in the middle order and bat at a strike rate of 150. UP Warriorz will look to buy her in the Mega Auction.
Phoebe Litchfield
The young Aussie sensation is one of the most special players in the world. She will be a player that all teams would want. She is extremely young at 21 and has 15 years of cricket left to play at the top. She can bat at a strike rate of 150 easily. She hit a brilliant hundred against India in the semi final of the World Cup. Delhi Capitals would look to her as the opening partner for Shafali Verma.
Sophie Devine
One of the legends of women’s cricket Sophie Devine is a player that might have retired from international cricket but she will still be a player in high demand at the Mega Auction. She has played one of the best ever innings in WPL history when she made 99 runs with 8 sixes. RCB would look to get her back but a team like Gujarat Giants will look to her as well. This might be her last WPL season.
Alana King
The spinner from Australia will also be a player that teams will look to strengthen their squad. She was the best spinner at the World Cup in India and all the teams were watching. Alana King is someone that could be one of the highest paid bowlers in the WPL. She will have a good idea about the conditions in India. UP Warriorz will look to get her back via RTM.
Deandra Dottin
The second best player from West Indies, Deandra Dottin will also be in demand at the Mega Auction. She is also an all rounder but not a spin bowling all rounder like the others but a fast bowling all rounder. That is a very rare type of player. She is a power hitter that can change the game in 5 overs. She can also take wickets in the middle overs and win matches for her team. Gujarat Giants will look to get her back in their team.
Georgia Wareham
One of the few leg spinners that will be on show at the Mega Auction. The leg spinners are a brand of player that might get hit for boundaries but they always take wickets when it matters. Georgia Wareham is a leg spinner that Australia see as their future. She can also bat in the lower order and she is also one of the best Fielders in the world. A true all round cricketer. All the teams will look to get her services in the WPL.
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