- Deepti Sharma, Meg Lanning, Sophie Ecclestone, Phoebe Litchfield and Harleen Deol headline UP Warriorz’s.
- UPW have ₹3.65 crore left to spend, with seven vacancies available, including two overseas slots.
- UP Warriorz have ₹3.65 crore remaining from the ₹15 crore salary cap.
UP Warriorz will head into the WPL 2027 auction with the largest remaining budget among the five franchises, giving them room to make several additions to their squad.
The team entered the auction with ₹3.65 crore in its purse and seven slots to fill, including two overseas positions, after retaining 11 players ahead of the new season.
A total of 146 players are part of the auction pool, while the five franchises have 27 slots to fill ahead of the fifth edition of the tournament.
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UP Warriorz WPL 2027 Auction: Full Players List
UP Warriorz have retained a mix of experienced Indian internationals, promising domestic players and overseas stars. India all-rounder Deepti Sharma remains a key figure, while former Australia captain Meg Lanning brings leadership and top-order batting experience.
The retained overseas contingent also includes Australian batter Phoebe Litchfield, England spinner Sophie Ecclestone and USA pace-bowling all-rounder Tara Norris. Harleen Deol, Pratika Rawal and Kranti Gaud strengthen the Indian contingent, while Shikha Pandey adds experience with the ball.
The franchise released six players ahead of the auction: Kiran Navgire, Chloe Tryon, Amy Jones, Deandra Dottin, Asha Sobhana and Shweta Sehrawat. The departures leave UP Warriorz with opportunities to strengthen their batting, all-round options and bowling resources.
The complete list of players bought by UP Warriorz will be updated as the auction progresses.
Players Bought By UP Warriorz And Their Auction Prices
UP Warriorz entered the auction with ₹3.65 crore available to fill seven slots, making them the franchise with the most financial flexibility. With two overseas positions available, the team can target international players while also adding depth to its Indian contingent.
The franchise could look to strengthen its middle order, find additional power-hitting options and improve its bowling depth. Its available purse gives it greater scope to compete for sought-after players, although the final strategy will depend on bidding prices and the players still available.
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The list of players signed by UP Warriorz, along with their base prices and final auction prices, will be updated during the auction.
UP Warriorz WPL 2027 Retained Players
UP Warriorz have retained 11 players, including four overseas cricketers. The group combines international experience with Indian talent, giving the franchise a foundation to build around at the auction.
Deepti Sharma is a key all-round option, while Lanning and Litchfield provide batting strength. Ecclestone adds quality left-arm spin, and Shikha Pandey offers experience in the bowling department.
UP Warriorz's Retained Players For WPL 2027
Indian: Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Pratika Rawal, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri and Simran Shaikh.
Overseas: Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Sophie Ecclestone and Tara Norris.
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UP Warriorz WPL 2027 Auction: Purse And Slots Remaining
UP Warriorz have ₹3.65 crore remaining from the ₹15 crore salary cap, with seven slots to fill, including two overseas positions. Their available budget gives them more room to reshape their squad than any other franchise at the auction.
After missing out on the title in previous campaigns, UP Warriorz will hope to use the available funds wisely and assemble a balanced side capable of challenging for the WPL 2027 championship.
