Mumbai Indians Announce Full List of Retained and Released Players Ahead of WPL 2026 Auction: The defending Women’s Premier League (WPL) champions, Mumbai Indians (MI), have officially revealed their list of retained and released players ahead of the much-anticipated WPL 2026 auction. With their eyes set on defending the title, the franchise has decided to retain a strong core group of five players led by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur.
Mumbai Indians Retain Star Core
As per the official announcement, Harmanpreet Kaur, who captained MI to glory in the previous season, headlines the retention list. Joining her are Nat Sciver-Brunt, one of the most consistent international all-rounders, Amanjot Kaur, Hayley Matthews, and G. Kamalini.
The decision reflects Mumbai’s strategy to maintain a stable combination of Indian and overseas performers, ensuring both experience and balance remain in the lineup ahead of WPL 2026.
Understanding the Retention Price Brackets
The BCCI has allocated a total auction purse of ₹15 crore for each franchise for WPL 2026. However, the amount available to each team depends on their number of player retentions.
According to the new structure:
- 1st retained player: ₹3.5 crore
- 2nd retained player: ₹2.5 crore
- 3rd retained player: ₹1.75 crore
- 4th retained player: ₹1 crore
- 5th retained player: ₹50 lakh
Therefore, franchises like Mumbai Indians that have retained five players will have ₹9.25 crore deducted from their total purse, leaving them with ₹5.75 crore to spend at the auction.
MI confirmed this in their official statement, saying:
“If a franchise opts to retain five players, ₹9.25 crore would be deducted from its purse, while for four, the deduction would be ₹8.75 crore; for three, ₹7.75 crore; for two, ₹6 crore; and for one, ₹3.5 crore.”
Mumbai Indians’ Retained Players List (WPL 2026)
- Harmanpreet Kaur – ₹2.5 crore
- Nat Sciver-Brunt – ₹3.5 crore
- Hayley Matthews – ₹1.75 crore
- Amanjot Kaur – ₹1 crore
- G. Kamalini – ₹50 lakh
Total Spent: ₹9.25 crore
Auction Purse Left: ₹5.75 crore
RTMs (Right to Match): 0
Mumbai Indians’ Released Players List
The franchise has released a total of 12 players ahead of the auction. These include some notable names and overseas stars, signaling a tactical reshuffle.
Players Released: Akshita Maheshwari, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Jintimani Kalita, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Parunika Sisodia, Saika Ishaque, S Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Yastika Bhatia.
WPL 2026 Auction Details
The WPL 2026 auction will be held on November 27 in New Delhi, where all five franchises will finalize their squads for the upcoming season. Each team will aim to strengthen their lineups with strategic buys, keeping an eye on young Indian talent and impactful overseas performers.
What’s Next for Mumbai Indians?
With a solid captain in Harmanpreet Kaur and world-class all-rounders like Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews, Mumbai Indians enter the WPL 2026 auction with a balanced yet ambitious mindset. Retaining their champion core shows the franchise’s intent to build long-term consistency while keeping enough funds to make bold auction moves.
Fans can expect Mumbai to go after quality domestic talents and a reliable spinner in the upcoming auction to fill the gaps left by the released players.
Also Read: WPL 2026: All teams retained & Released Players
Who are the retained players of Mumbai Indians for WPL 2026?
Mumbai Indians have retained Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, and G. Kamalini ahead of the WPL 2026 auction.
How much money is left in Mumbai Indians’ auction purse?
After player retentions, Mumbai Indians have ₹5.75 crore remaining in their auction purse for WPL 2026.
Which players have been released by Mumbai Indians?
The franchise released key names including Amelia Kerr, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, Chloe Tryon, and Saika Ishaque, among others.
When and where will the WPL 2026 auction take place?
The WPL 2026 auction will be held on November 27, 2025, in New Delhi, where all five franchises will complete their squads.