WPL 2024 Auction: Date, time, venues, team purse, where to watch Women's Premier League on OTT?

The Women's Premier League (WPL) is gearing up for its upcoming season, with an auction scheduled for December 9 in Mumbai. A total of 165 players, including 15 from associate nations and 104 Indian players, have registered for the WPL auction, as stated in a release by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday.

30 spots in total — nine for international players — will be up for grabs in the auction, which will be divided among five teams namely — Royal Challengers Bangalore, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals are the participating teams.

Women’s Premier League 2024 Auction teams purse:

With a purse of Rs. 5.95 crore, Gujarat Giants will lead the field going into the WPL 2024 player auction. Ten spots are up for grabs in the upcoming auction, so they can choose how to best participate. 

There are still good amounts available for the Delhi Capitals (Rs. 2.25 crore), Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rs. 3.35 crore), and UP Warriorz (Rs. 4 crore). The teams that can receive three, seven, and five players are the UP Warriors, Delhi Capitals, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. 

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Out of the five available spots in the Women's Premier League 2024 auction, the Mumbai Indians, the reigning champions, will begin with the lowest purse (2.1 crore).

WPL 2024 Auction date and time:

Event: WPL 2024 Auction

Host: Mumbai 

Auction time and date: December 9, 2023 at 2:30 PM (IST)

Wage cap: Rs. 13.5 crore

Starting from: February- March 2024

Live streaming: Jio Cinema

Live telecast: Sports 18 Network

Which auction rules apply to the Women’s Premier League in 2024? For all five teams, these are the requirements for entering in Women’s Premier League 2024 Auction:

• Each team is allocated a purse of INR 12 crore, and they must strategically manage it to acquire players while adhering to their financial constraints. 
• Teams are required to sign a minimum of 15 players and can have a maximum of 18 players, preventing clubs from hoarding talent and ensuring fair competition.
• Teams have the flexibility to include up to seven foreign players, with the condition that at least one must be from an Associate nation, promoting diversity and encouraging teams to explore international talent.
• This financial management component adds complexity to the auction process, requiring teams to make strategic decisions within their budget constraints.
• Furthermore, teams can include only five foreign players in their starting lineup from a roster of seven players, emphasizing the importance of diversity and inclusivity in the IPL. 
• Additionally, the requirement for one foreign player to be from an Associate nation further supports this commitment.