Goa, Oct. 27 -- he Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction will take place in Kochi on Wednesday, October 28, with five franchises set to compete for 27 available slots ahead of the upcoming season. The auction will begin at 5.30 pm IST at the Grand Hyatt Kochi, marking the first time the city will host a WPL auction.

A total of 146 players have been shortlisted for the mini-auction, which will give teams an opportunity to strengthen their squads before the fifth edition of the tournament. The WPL 2027 season is scheduled to run from January 14 to February 7.

The auction will feature Indian and overseas players, including established international cricketers and uncapped talent. With only 27 vacancies available, franchises will have t...