The Mumbai Indians (MI), the most successful team in Women's Premier League (WPL) history, have confirmed their player retentions ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction, keeping hold of their championship-winning
core.
The two-time WPL champions have opted to retain the full quota of five players, headlined by India's World Cup-winning skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt - two of the league's biggest stars.
Sciver-Brunt, who has been one of the most consistent and impactful performers across all WPL seasons, continues her association with MI and will once again be the team's highest-paid player at ₹3.5 crore, surpassing even her captain. Harmanpreet, who guided India to their maiden ICC Women's World Cup title recently, has agreed to a slightly reduced deal worth ₹2.5 crore, marking a significant 40% pay rise from her previous contract.
The franchise has also retained West Indies all-rounder Hayley Matthews (₹1.75 crore), who has been a crucial contributor with both bat and ball since joining the side, and Amanjot Kaur (₹1 crore), one of the standout performers from India's World Cup-winning campaign. Completing the list is uncapped player G. Kamalini, retained for ₹50 lakh, signalling MI's intent to continue nurturing young domestic talent.
However, in a move that raised eyebrows, Mumbai released Amelia Kerr, a consistent performer since the league's inception, along with veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail. Other players released include Akshita Maheshwari, Chloe Tryon, Jintimani Kalita, Nadine de Klerk, Parunika Sisodia, Saika Ishaque, S Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Keerthana Balakrishnan, and Yastika Bhatia.
After the retentions, MI will enter the upcoming WPL 2026 mega auction with a purse of ₹5.75 crore and no Right to Match (RTM) cards remaining.
With a strong core led by Harmanpreet and Sciver-Brunt, and a blend of experience and youth, Mumbai Indians will look to rebuild smartly at the auction and aim for a record third WPL title when the new season gets underway.
Retained Players: Nat Sciver-Brunt (₹3.5 crore), Harmanpreet Kaur (₹2.5 crore), Hayley Matthews (₹1.75 crore), Amanjot Kaur (₹1 crore), G Kamalini (₹50 lakh)
Released Players: Akshita Maheshwari, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Jintimani Kalita, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Parunika Sisodia, Saika Ishaque, S Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Yastika Bhatia
Auction Purse Left: ₹5.75 crore | RTMs Remaining: 0
