Purse amount, retained players, slots left - All the numbers that matter ahead of the WPL 2024 Auction
As we prepare for the latest edition of Women’s Premier League 2024 auction in Mumbai, numbers would certainly be important as that would eventually shape the fate of the entire process.
From big names hailing all the way from across the seas to homegrown Indian talents, a total of 165 names have enlisted for the auction. Without further ado, here’s all you need to know about the WPL 2024 auction in numbers.
Overall:
Total number of players registered – 165
Maximum squad strength – 18 players
Maximum foreign players allowed per squad – 6
Number of Indian players registered – 104
Number of overseas players registered – 61
Number of capped players registered – 56
Number of overseas capped players registered – 15
Number of uncapped players registered – 109
Number of players retained by each franchise:
Delhi Capitals – 15
Mumbai Indians – 13
UP Warriorz – 13
Royal Challengers Bangalore – 11
Gujarat Giants – 8
Purse left for each team:
Gujarat Giants – INR 5.95 crore
UP Warriorz – INR 4 crore
Royal Challengers Bangalore – INR 3.35 crore
Delhi Capitals – INR 2.25 crore
Mumbai Indians – INR 2.1 crore
Slots available for each team:
Gujarat Giants – 10; Overseas slots – 3
Royal Challengers Bangalore – 7; Overseas slots – 3
Mumbai Indians – 5, Overseas slots – 1
Gujarat Giants – 5, Overseas slots – 1
Delhi Capitals – 3, Overseas slots – 1