New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction in Kochi on Wednesday will give the five franchises an opportunity to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season.

A total of 146 players have been shortlisted for the auction, including 119 Indians and 27 overseas cricketers. The pool comprises 22 capped Indian players and 97 uncapped Indian players, making it an important opportunity for domestic talents hoping to secure a place in the competition.

With only 27 slots available across the five franchises, competition for contracts is expected to be significant.

Teams will have to balance their requirements for experienced international players with the need to invest in promising young cricketers who can stre...