MI Women will be bolstered by the likes of an experienced international and Indian core as we gear up for WPL 2027. The franchise also revealed its Retained & Released list ahead of the upcoming fifth season of the Women’s Premier League.
MI have released six players from the previous squad and retained 11 players. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur along with overseas stars Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey and Shabnim Ismail are part of the retained group.
As for the franchises, there are now seven available squad slots to fill for each at the WPL 2027 auction – one of which is an overseas slot. Its auction will be held in Kochi on 28 October 2026
MI WPL Team 2027: Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Team | Mumbai Indians Women |
| Short Name | MI Women |
| WPL Season | 2027 |
| Captain | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| Retained Players | 11 |
| Released Players | 6 |
| Available Slots | 7 |
| Overseas Slots | 1 |
| Purse Available | ₹1 crore |
| Auction Date | October 28, 2026 |
| Auction Venue | Grand Hyatt, Kochi |
| WPL 2027 Dates | January 14–February 7, 2027 |
| WPL Titles | 2 |
| Previous WPL Title | 2025 |
According to the official WPL retention announcement, MI has retained 11 players’ wages, leaving them with ₹1 crore purse (maximum salary cap) and a total of seven slots open including one overseas.
MI Women 2027 Retained Players
As far as the Mumbai Indians are concerned, they have retained 11 members for season 2027. You have a mixture of international cricketers and Indian players (who are part of MI’s recent WPL campaigns) who have been retained in the squad.
| No. | Player | Country | Status |
| 1 | Harmanpreet Kaur | India | Retained |
| 2 | Amanjot Kaur | India | Retained |
| 3 | Hayley Matthews | West Indies | Retained |
| 4 | Amelia Kerr | New Zealand | Retained |
| 5 | Natalie Sciver-Brunt | England | Retained |
| 6 | Nicola Carey | Australia | Retained |
| 7 | Rahila Firdous | India | Retained |
| 8 | Sajeevan Sajana | India | Retained |
| 9 | Sanskriti Gupta | India | Retained |
| 10 | Shabnim Ismail | South Africa | Retained |
| 11 | Vaishnavi Sharma | India | Retained |
Last week, the list of retained players was released, which included six Indian and five overseas players. MI have already used five of their overseas player slots in the retained squad with just one left to fill at the auction.
MI Women 2027 Released Players
Mumbai Indians can take a near squad with 6 releases. Those players will be part of the auction pool and can be selected by any franchise subject to the terms of the auction.
| No. | Player | Status |
| 1 | Poonam Khemnar | Released |
| 2 | Saika Ishaque | Released |
| 3 | Triveni Vasistha | Released |
| 4 | Nalla Reddy | Released |
| 5 | Milly Illingworth | Released |
| 6 | G. Kamilini | Released |
MI Women WPL 2027 Squad with Players Price
Mumbai Indians 11 retained players for WPL 2027 season There are 6 Indian players and five overseas ones in the group. As per the official WPL retention release, MI have ₹14 crore reserved ahead of the auction on October 28, leaving]only ₹1 crore left in their purse and seven slots (one overseas) to fill.
| No. | Player | Country | Price |
| 1 | Harmanpreet Kaur | India | ₹2.50 Cr |
| 2 | Amanjot Kaur | India | ₹1.00 Cr |
| 3 | Hayley Matthews | West Indies | ₹1.75 Cr |
| 4 | Amelia Kerr | New Zealand | ₹3.00 Cr |
| 5 | Natalie Sciver-Brunt | England | ₹3.50 Cr |
| 6 | Nicola Carey | Australia | ₹30 Lakh |
| 7 | Rahila Firdous | India | ₹10 Lakh |
| 8 | S. Sajana | India | ₹75 Lakh |
| 9 | Sanskriti Gupta | India | ₹20 Lakh |
| 10 | Shabnim Ismail | South Africa | ₹60 Lakh |
| 11 | Vaishnavi Sharma | India | ₹2.00 Cr |
MI WPL 2027 Captain
Heading into WPL 2027, Harmanpreet Kaur still leads the leadership role for Mumbai Indians. She has been an integral figure in the franchise since it was first formed for the maiden WPL season and has led MI to many major titles.
MI’s core for 2027 also had Harmanpreet retained in it. She was an Indian international and a proven T20 batter, providing continuity for the side ahead of another WPL season.
Additionally, her role as captain and this special international performance of hers are still fresh. As captain, Harmanpreet led India to the Women’s Asia Cup in September 2026 when India beat Sri Lanka in the final by 72 runs.
Key Players in MI WPL Team 2027
Harmanpreet Kaur
The MI setup has some of the most experienced players in Harmanpreet Kaur as captain. She is an integral part of the batting line up, with her ability to anchor an innings as well as accelerate in the middle and death overs.
Hayley Matthews
MI have Hayley Matthews, the West Indies all-rounder with both bat and ball. It makes her one of the major overseas stars for the franchise, as she contributes in several ways.
Amelia Kerr
Among them is New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr. During the 2026 mega auctions, MI had retained her for ₹3 crore and their investment in her all-round capabilities was evident.
Natalie Sciver-Brunt
Natalie Sciver-Brunt of England is one of the most seasoned players in the crop. She provides MI with a useful bowler and a solid addition in the top-order batting lineup.
WPL 2026 saw her becoming the first player to register a WPL hundred in history as reported by Mumbai Indians season review.
Shabnim Ismail
South-African Shabnim Ismail adds great pace-bowling experience to the MI. She had played for the franchise before but was also reclaimed via the 2026 mega auction.
Nicola Carey
Australian all-rounder Nicola Carey who confirmed her place in MI’s squad for 2026 has been retained going into the 2027 season. She also brings flexibility in the playing XI as she can be used with both bat and ball.
MI Women WPL 2027 Squad Composition
| Category | Number |
| Total retained players | 11 |
| Indian players | 6 |
| Overseas players | 5 |
| Players released | 6 |
| Available squad slots | 7 |
| Available overseas slots | 1 |
| Purse remaining | ₹1 crore |
MI Women WPL 2027 Auction Strategy
The October auction will see Mumbai Indians have 7 vacant positions to replace. With only 1 crore remaining with them, they will have to use the rest of their purse judiciously. MI also have just one overseas slot available too.
The auction presents Mumbai Indians the chance to fill their team with more numbers, especially at home. The franchise dropped six players during the retention process, creatNallapureddy Charani: Ageing room for more changes to their squad ahead of 2027.
It will be held on October 28, 2026, in Grand Hyatt Kochi.
MI Women WPL 2027 Team Strength
- Leadership: Harmanpreet Kaur
- Top-order and all-round ability: Hayley Matthews, Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr
- Pace bowling: Shabnim Ismail
- All-round options: Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey and Sajeevan Sajana
- Young Indian talent: Sanskriti Gupta, Vaishnavi Sharma and Rahila Firdous
Mumbai Indians WPL History
Mumbai Indians are one of the biggest teams in WPL. They were the first winners of the WPL title in 2023 and went a step further by winning their second championship in season two, 2025. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are the two-time WPL champions, according to the official WPL records.
MI would finish the 2026 campaign, however, missing out on a playoff berth. Despite admirable performances in isolation from players including Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Nicola Carey, Shabnim Ismail, Amanjot Kaur and Harmanpreet Kaur, the franchise confirmed at the conclusion of its last outing in the league that its campaign was over.
Later, RCB went on to win the 2026 WPL trophy, knocking out Delhi Capitals by six wickets in the final. This made RCB only the second franchise after Mumbai Indians to lift the WPL trophy twice.
MI WPL Team 2027: What’s Next?
Mumbai Indians next major milestone is the WPL 2027 player auction on October 28, 2026 The franchise has 11 players already sealed for next season, with seven spots still available in the squad.
The 2027 season of the WPL will then commence on January 14, 2027 to run from January 29, through February 07.
Thus the winning MI Women 2027 roster will only become clear after the auction. For now, the officially declared squad has just the 11 keepers while six released players remain up for grabs at the auction.
FAQs
Who is the captain of MI Women in WPL 2027?
Harmanpreet Kaur is the captain of Mumbai Indians Women and has been retained for WPL 2027.
How many players have MI retained for WPL 2027?
Mumbai Indians have retained 11 players for the 2027 season.
How many players did MI release?
Mumbai Indians released six players: Poonam Khemnar, Saika Ishaque, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy, Milly Illingworth and G. Kamilini.
How many slots are available for MI at the WPL 2027 auction?
MI have seven available slots, including one overseas slot.
When is the WPL 2027 auction?
The WPL 2027 auction is scheduled for October 28, 2026, in Kochi.
When will WPL 2027 start?
The fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League is scheduled to run from January 14 to February 7, 2027.
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