WPL 2026 Mega Auction Round 3 Highlights & Sold Players

Round 3 of the WPL 2026 Mega Auction continued the frenzy with teams focusing on uncapped talents, domestic all-rounders, and specialist bowlers. The round saw a mix of strategic buys, high-value picks, and several surprising unsold names, highlighting how franchises are balancing their squads for the final stages of the auction.

Top Buys & Notable Purchases

Surprising Unsold Players

• Izzy Gaze, Amy Jones, Uma Chhetri, Darcy Brown, Lauren Cheatle, Amanda Wellington, Saika Ishaque, Alana King
• Pranavi Chandra, Devina Perrin, Vrinda Dinesh, Disha Kasat, Arushi Goyal
• Sanika Chalke, Humayara Kaazi, Amandeep Kaur, G Trisha, Gintamini Kalita, Yashvavi S
• Shipra Giri, Mamata Madiwala, Khushi Bhatia, Pratushya Kumar, Nandini Kashyap
• Happy Kumari, Nandini Sharma, Komal Preet Kaur, Milly Illingworth, Shabnam Shakeel
• Priyanka Kaushal, Prakashika Naik, Bharati Rawal, Praunika Sisodiya, Jagravi Pawar

Round 3 Auction Trends

• Teams are prioritising uncapped players, emerging domestic talent, and specialized bowlers.
• There’s a clear shift toward strategic budget management, as franchises aim to save purse for later marquee picks.
• Several unsold players this round suggest a highly selective approach, especially for overseas bowlers and uncapped wicketkeepers.

What to Watch in Round 4

The upcoming Round 4 of the WPL 2026 Auction promises the final marquee signings and specialist picks. Franchises will strategically use their remaining purse, leading to potential late-round bidding wars and surprise acquisitions. Fans can expect the most exciting moments yet as teams finalize their squads, with live updates and sold player announcements keeping everyone on the edge of their seats.