The franchise entered the auction with a solid foundation, having retained 11 players from their 2026 roster. Additionally, the team bolstered its international contingent prior to the auction by acquiring United States international Tara Norris through a trade deal with the UP Warriorz. This preparation allowed the management to dedicate their limited remaining funds to identifying and signing promising local prospects.
Strategic Additions to the Mumbai Indians Squad
The auction saw Mumbai Indians secure six new players, each signed for Rs 10 lakh. The recruitment drive began with the acquisition of top-order batter Disha Kasat, who is expected to compete for a role alongside Hayley Matthews at the top of the batting order. The team continued to add depth by signing wicketkeeper-batter Latika Inamdar and spinner Bharti Rawal.
The recruitment effort was rounded out by the additions of batters Sanika Chalke and Shweta Sehrawat, alongside all-rounder Akshita Bhagat. While the franchise showed interest in acquiring Kiran Navgire, they were outbid by the Delhi Capitals, who secured the player for Rs 75 lakh. Despite this, Mumbai Indians successfully completed their roster, blending their core group of retained stars with a fresh influx of domestic talent.
Final Squad Composition for WPL 2027
The complete Mumbai Indians squad for the upcoming tournament now features a mix of experienced international campaigners and ambitious uncapped players. The retained core includes captain Harmanpreet Kaur, along with key contributors such as Melie Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Amanjot Kaur, Rahila Firdous, S Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, and Vaishnavi Sharma. With the addition of Tara Norris and the six new auction signings, the team aims to improve upon their WPL 2026 performance and return to title contention.
