Gujarat Giants Confirm Retentions for WPL 2026 Mega Auction
The Gujarat Giants have officially announced their retained players ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Mega Auction, scheduled for November 27 in New Delhi. Owned by Adani Sportsline, the franchise is focusing on continuity after a breakthrough 2025 season.
Retained Players and Auction Details
- Captain Ashleigh Gardner and wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney are the two overseas players retained.
- The Giants hold three Right-to-Match (RTM) cards for the upcoming auction.
- The team will have a budget purse of 9 crore rupees and 16 available squad positions.
Team Progress and Strategy
Following challenging seasons in 2023 and 2024, where Gujarat Giants finished last with only four points each year, the franchise dramatically improved in 2025. They secured third place in the league stage, claiming four wins and four losses.
Under Ashleigh Gardner’s captaincy, "the team reached the knockouts for the first time before bowing out in the Eliminator against Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians."
The franchise’s 2025 campaign, marked by strong team spirit and resilience, forms the backbone of their rebuilding approach ahead of WPL’s inaugural mega auction.
Summary
Retaining Gardner and Mooney highlights Gujarat Giants’ commitment to experienced leadership as they prepare for a transformative WPL 2026 season via the mega auction.
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