MI WPL 2026 Retained & Released Players: Full List, Purse, RTMs, Strategy

Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) have confirmed five retentions ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction. As two-time champions (2023 & 2025), MI have locked a rock-solid core and will now fine-tune the squad in Delhi on November 27.

Mumbai Indians Women have announced their final retention list for WPL 2026, and the team has once again shown why they are the most successful side in the league. With five strong retentions, including star all-rounders and their trusted captain, MI Women are ready to enter the mega auction with a clear plan. The team has built a strong base for the upcoming season and now aims to add the right players from the auction to defend their title once again.

MI WPL 2026 Overview

• Auction: November 27, New Delhi
• Purse (total): ₹15.00 Cr
• Retentions: 5 (maximum)
• Purse deducted for retentions: ₹9.25 Cr
• Purse left for auction: ₹5.75 Cr
• RTM cards available: 0 (since MI retained 5 players)

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Retained Players (MI Women) — WPL 2026

Why this core?

• Sciver-Brunt & Matthews give elite all-round balance across phases.
• Harmanpreet anchors leadership and middle-order control.
• Amanjot adds Indian seam-all-round value.
• G Kamalini fulfills the mandatory uncapped slot while bringing pace potential.

MI WPL 2026 Released Players (Enter the Mega Auction Pool)

Based on the provided lists, MI have moved on from a large group to refresh slots for the mega auction.

Note: MI retained the maximum five, so no RTM is available to buy any of the above back with matching bids.

Rules That Shaped MI’s Decisions (Quickly Explained)

• Max 5 retentions: up to 3 capped Indians, 2 overseas, and 2 uncapped Indians (if using all five, at least one must be uncapped).
• Retention slabs (₹3.5 Cr, ₹2.5 Cr, ₹1.75 Cr, ₹1 Cr, ₹50 Lakh) deduct ₹9.25 Cr in total for five retentions → ₹5.75 Cr purse left.
• RTM (Right-to-Match) introduced for WPL 2026, but teams with five retentions cannot use RTM.

MI’s Auction Strategy — What to Expect

1) Bowling depth (priority)

• With several bowlers released, MI will likely chase strike pace and powerplay + death specialists.
• A second frontline spinner alongside Matthews could be targeted.

2) Indian core strengthening

• Expect Indian middle-order and backup wicketkeeping options to be explored, given releases.

3) Role coverage & flexibility

• MI already have three elite all-rounders (Sciver-Brunt, Matthews, Amanjot). The focus now shifts to specialist roles: a reliable No. 3/finisher, and situational bowlers.

4) Budget mindset

• With ₹5.75 Cr, MI won’t win every bidding war. Expect value picks, smart late bids, and role-exact fits rather than big headline splurges.

Probable MI XI Core (Pre-Auction View)

• Top: Hayley Matthews, (TBD opener/No.3), Harmanpreet Kaur
• Middle/All-round: Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amanjot Kaur
• Pace/Spin Unit: G Kamalini + (auction additions)

Auction will finalize finishers, a second spinner, Indian pace backups, and bench depth.

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Key Takeaways

• Continuity with champions’ spine: MI kept their match-winners intact.
• No RTM: Every released player is truly in play on auction day.
• Targeted shopping list: Bowling depth, Indian middle-order stability, and keeper cover.

With a powerful core already in place, Mumbai Indians Women will now enter the WPL 2026 mega auction looking to fill the remaining gaps in their lineup. Fans are excited to see which new players will join Harmanpreet Kaur’s side on November 27. If MI make smart buys and strengthen their bowling unit, they could once again become strong favourites to lift the trophy. The upcoming season promises big action, big battles, and another thrilling campaign for MI supporters.

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