- Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham and Kim Garth headline Gujarat Giants.
- GG have ₹1.25 crore left to spend, with three vacancies available.
- Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Aayushi Soni, Titas Sadhu and Shivani Singh were released.
Gujarat Giants will look to make a few calculated additions to their squad at the WPL 2027 auction, with ₹1.25 crore available and three places still vacant, including one overseas slot.
Under captain Ashleigh Gardner, the franchise has held on to 15 players, preserving its core group as it aims to build on its recent run of consecutive playoff appearances.
The auction is scheduled to be held in Kochi on Wednesday, October 28, with bidding set to begin at 5:30 PM IST. A total of 146 players feature in the auction.
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Gujarat Giants WPL 2027 Auction: Full Players List
Gujarat Giants have retained 15 players, including five overseas cricketers, ahead of the auction. The franchise has maintained a strong core featuring captain Gardner, wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney, all-rounder Sophie Devine and leg-spinner Georgia Wareham.
The team also has several experienced Indian players, including Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Renuka Singh, Yastika Bhatia and Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
Gujarat released four players before the auction: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Aayushi Soni, Titas Sadhu and Shivani Singh. With only three vacancies, the franchise has a relatively settled squad and can focus on making targeted additions rather than rebuilding multiple departments.
The complete list of players bought by Gujarat Giants will be updated as the auction progresses.
Players Bought By Gujarat Giants And Their Auction Prices
Gujarat Giants have ₹1.25 crore available to fill their remaining three slots. With one overseas position open, the franchise could consider an international all-rounder or specialist bowler, depending on the players available and the bidding competition.
Adding lower-order batting power and strengthening the bowling options could be among the priorities. Experienced overseas all-rounders and spin-bowling options may also come under consideration, given the team's existing combination.
The list of players signed by Gujarat Giants, along with their base prices and final auction prices, will be updated during the auction.
Gujarat Giants WPL 2027 Retained Players
Gujarat Giants have retained 15 players, including five overseas stars, ahead of the WPL 2027 auction. Gardner will continue to lead the side, with Mooney providing wicketkeeping and top-order batting experience.
Devine adds all-round quality, while Wareham offers a leg-spin option. Kim Garth provides another overseas seam-bowling all-rounder, giving Gujarat flexibility when selecting their playing XI.
The Indian contingent includes experienced bowlers and promising younger players.
Gujarat Giants' Retained Players For WPL 2027
Indian: Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Renuka Singh, Yastika Bhatia, Anushka Sharma, Tanuja Kanwer, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Kanika Ahuja, Happy Kumari and Jintimani Kalita.
Overseas:Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham and Kim Garth.
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Gujarat Giants WPL 2027 Auction: Purse And Slots Remaining
Gujarat Giants have committed ₹13.75 crore of their ₹15 crore salary cap, leaving ₹1.25 crore for auction purchases. They have three vacancies to fill, with one reserved for an overseas player at most.
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With 15 players already retained, Gujarat are among the teams closest to completing their squad. Their strategy will centre on identifying players who add value to the existing combination without putting unnecessary pressure on the remaining purse.
The franchise reached the playoffs in the previous two editions but is still chasing its maiden WPL title. Smart additions at the auction could help Gardner's side take another step towards competing for the championship in 2027.
