<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction<\/strong><\/a> unfolded dramatically in New Delhi on November 27, 2025, drawing global attention to 277 players vying for 73 slots across five franchises. Teams entered with varied purses\u2014UP Warriorz<\/strong> boasting the largest at \u20b914.5 crore and four Right to Match (RTM)<\/strong> cards\u2014setting the stage for intense bidding wars on marquee talents like Deepti Sharma<\/strong> and Sophie Ecclestone<\/strong>. This first mega auction since the league\u2019s inception promised squad overhauls, with only 17 players retained beforehand, amplifying the stakes for emerging stars and veterans alike.\u200b<\/p>\n Australia<\/strong> captain Alyssa Healy<\/strong>, the marquee set\u2019s opening name with a \u20b950 lakh base price, stunned the cricket world by going unsold in the first round, leaving fans in disbelief across social media. Previously UP Warriorz\u2019s designated leader, Healy\u2019s absence from the 2025 season due to a foot injury, coupled with recent calf concerns during the Women\u2019s World Cup, appeared to deter franchises amid fitness uncertainties.<\/p>\n Despite her impressive WPL record of 428 runs in 17 matches at a 130.49 strike rate and leadership pedigree as a six-time World Cup winner, no bids materialized, prompting widespread reactions labeling it a \u201cmassive oversight\u201d and speculation on her accelerated auction return.\u200b<\/p>\n Also READ:\u00a0WPL 2026 Auction: 5 overseas players who can start fierce bidding wars<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Alyssa Healy remains unsold in the #WPL2026<\/a> auction \ud83d\ude33#AlyssaHealy<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/JntFM4Vpik<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 WomenCricket.com (@WomenCricketHQ) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \ud83d\udea8 ALYSSA HEALY UNSOLD IN WPL AUCTION \ud83d\udea8 pic.twitter.com\/P4oWMDDWIR<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n *Alyssa Healy unsold in the WPL Auction* <\/p>\n Mitchell Starc before playing against India :#WPLAuction<\/a> #TATAWPL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/sW7aEXGokl<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \u0915\u094d\u0932\u0947\u0936\u0940 \u0907\u0902\u0938\u093e\u0928 \ud83e\udd1e (@KaleshiInsan007) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Starc after Alyssa Healy unsold in WPL Auction #WPLAuction<\/a> | #WPL2026<\/a> | #TATAWPL<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/YD1W9XSCjw<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Megha (\u092e\u0947\u0918\u093e) \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 (@Megha212927) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Alyssa Healy Unsold in WPL Auction #WPLAuction<\/a>#WPLAuction<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/h50vdozZXN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Jerry \ud83d\udc05 (@cool__jerry) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Alyssa Healy UNSOLD<\/p>\n Nice Tribute To Birthday Boy Suresh Raina \ud83d\ude2d pic.twitter.com\/aLD40Br3bY<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Prince Jha (@PrinceJha639654) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Since Alyssa Healy went unsold, is there any chance RCB might pick her and bring her home? \ud83d\udc40#WPLAuction<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/BOZwm18eAQ<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \uaa9c\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc28 (@vinoo_96) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Six T20 World Cups. Big match temperament. Countless clutch knocks.<\/p>\n Yet Alyssa Healy goes UNSOLD in the opening marquee round. \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n Cricket is unpredictable \u2014 auctions even more. \ud83d\udcdd\ud83d\udd25#WPL2026<\/a> #AlyssaHealy<\/a> #CricketImpulse<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/4OD6dVODOK<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Cricket Impluse (@cricketimpluse) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n ALYSSA HEALY UNSOLD IN THE WPL AUCTION\ud83d\ude31.#IPL2026<\/a> #IPLAuction<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DKipfdCVHp<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Baahgo Gaming (@baahgoGaming123) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Alyssa Healy goes UNSOLD at WPL 2026 Auction \ud83c\udfcf<\/p>\n \u2013 Australia captain Alyssa Healy remained unsold at the WPL 2026 Auction in New Delhi today \u2014 Harshit (@Harshitr03) November 27, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In stark contrast, UP Warriorz decisively exercised their first RTM card to reclaim Indian all-rounder Deepti for a staggering \u20b93.2 crore after Delhi Capitals<\/strong><\/a> drove the bidding from her \u20b950 lakh base to that peak. The World Cup 2025 Player of the Tournament, fresh off 215 runs and 22 wickets internationally, marks the second-highest WPL auction price ever, underscoring her value as a local hero from Uttar Pradesh entering her fourth season with the franchise. This move bolsters UPW\u2019s squad alongside retained Shweta Sehrawat<\/strong>, signaling aggressive rebuilding with three RTMs remaining and ample purse left.\u200b<\/p>\n Healy\u2019s snub highlights franchises\u2019 risk-averse strategies favoring form and fitness, while Deepti\u2019s windfall reflects the premium on versatile Indian performers amid WPL\u2019s rising competitiveness. As the auction progresses, eyes remain on whether Healy finds a suitor and how these early shocks reshape title contenders.\u200b<\/p>\n Also READ:\u00a0WPL 2026 Auction: 5 Indian players who can start fierce bidding wars<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n This article was first published at WomenCricket.com<\/a>, a Cricket Times<\/a> company.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nAlyssa Healy\u2019s shocking unsold status sparks outrage<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\n
\u2013 Base price overlooked despite 428 runs in 17 WPL matches
\u2013 Unbeaten 96* (47 balls) vs RCB in 2023 \u2013 2nd-highest WPL score
\u2013 Captained UP\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/veSl9k5WHa<\/a><\/p>\nUP Warriorz splurge on Deepti Sharma\u2019s RTM return<\/strong><\/h2>\n