MI Women WPL 2027 retentions: Full list of retained & released

Mumbai Indians Women have announced their retained and released players ahead of the WPL 2027 mini-auction. The franchise will enter the auction with a clear plan to strengthen its squad after finishing fourth in the 2026 season.

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side have retained 11 players for the upcoming season and released six players. The retention list includes several key members of the Mumbai Indians squad, while the released players will make way for possible additions during the mini-auction.

The WPL 2027 mini-auction is scheduled to take place on October 28. In this article, we will share complete details about Mumbai Indians Women’s retained and released players, along with their available purse for the upcoming season.

Mumbai Indians Women retain 11 players and release six ahead of WPL 2027

Mumbai Indians Women have retained 11 players ahead of the WPL 2027 season. The two-time champions have kept their core group intact, including captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Nicola Carey. MI won the WPL titles in 2023 and 2025 before finishing fourth in the 2026 season.

Along with their senior players, MI have also retained young and emerging players such as Rahila Firdous, S. Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta and Vaishnavi Sharma. Veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail has also been retained for the upcoming season. The squad includes a mix of experienced international players and young Indian talent.

Mumbai Indians had a 17-player squad in the 2026 season and have released six players ahead of the mini-auction. Harmanpreet Kaur will continue to lead the side, while players such as Sciver-Brunt, Matthews and Kerr will provide strong all-round options. MI will now look to add new players to their squad during the WPL 2027 mini-auction.

Full List: Who MI retained and who they released, including Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt and G Kamalini

Mumbai Indians retained 11 players from their 17-member squad ahead of the WPL 2027 season. Harmanpreet Kaur will continue to lead the team, while MI have also retained key players such as Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews and Amelia Kerr. The franchise will hope their experienced players can play a key role in the upcoming season.

Among the bowlers, MI have retained young spinner Vaishnavi Sharma and veteran pacer Shabnim Ismail. The retained squad also includes Sajeevan Sajana, Rahila Firdous, Sanskriti Gupta, Amanjot Kaur and Nicola Carey. The team has maintained a mix of experienced international stars and Indian players.

WPL 2027: Mumbai Indians retained players

Category	Retained Players
Batters	Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta
All-Rounders	Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey
Wicket-Keeper	Rahila Firdous
Bowlers	Shabnim Ismail, Vaishnavi Sharma

WPL 2027: Mumbai Indians released players

Mumbai Indians have released six players ahead of the WPL 2027 mini-auction. The two-time champions have made some notable changes to their squad, with opener G. Kamalini among the players released. Kamalini was picked by MI for ₹50 lakh ahead of the 2026 season.

Released Player	Purse Value
G. Kamalini	₹50 lakh
Saika Ishaque	₹30 lakh
Milly Illingworth	₹10 lakh
Kranthi Reddy	₹10 lakh
Poonam Khemnar	₹10 lakh
Triveni Vasistha	₹20 lakh

What's Next for MI Women: WPL 2027 auction on October 28 in Kochi and season dates

Mumbai Indians Women have released six players ahead of the WPL 2027 mini-auction, freeing up ₹1.30 crore in their purse. G. Kamalini’s release added ₹50 lakh, while the other five released players have freed a combined ₹70 lakh. MI can now use the additional purse to strengthen their squad at the auction.

The WPL 2027 mini-auction will be held on October 28, 2026, in Kochi. The fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League is scheduled to begin on January 14 and run until February 7, 2027. Mumbai Indians will look to add players to their squad during the auction.

Another possible development is the inclusion of Varanasi as a WPL 2027 venue. The new international cricket stadium being built in Ganjari, Rajatalab, has been identified as a potential venue, according to Jagran News journalist Abhishek Tripathi. However, the final venues for the tournament will be confirmed later.