WPL 2026: 3 franchises that can target Alyssa Healy in the mega auction

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Australia captain and explosive opening batter Alyssa Healy is set to feature prominently in the upcoming Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 mega auction. Healy impressed cricket fans worldwide with her exceptional performance as captain at the recently concluded 2025 Women’s World Cup. She scored back-to-back centuries, including a historic unbeaten 113 against Bangladesh that helped Australia qualify for the semi-finals. Known for her aggressive style and wicketkeeping skills, Healy remains one of the most sought-after players in international women’s cricket going into the WPL auction.​

UP Warriorz are poised to be major contenders to secure Healy’s signature in the mega auction. Having retained only one uncapped player, Shweta Sehrawat, UP Warriorz enter the auction with the highest purse of INR 14.50 crore, allowing them maximum flexibility to bid aggressively. The team struggled with batting depth last season and will look to Healy’s experience and explosive batting at the top to rebuild their campaign. Additionally, their spin-heavy attack could be balanced by Healy’s dynamic presence, adding value as both a captain and a wicketkeeper-batter.​

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) recently secured the 2024 WPL title and possess a strong core led by captain Smriti Mandhana. With a remaining purse of around INR 6.15 crore in the auction, RCB could prioritize a marquee player like Healy to bolster their top order. Healy’s ability to provide quick starts, paired with her leadership qualities, would complement RCB’s balanced squad of hard-hitting batters and all-rounders. Given their quest for sustained dominance, acquiring a world-class opener like Healy could ensure RCB remains a championship favourite in 2026.​

Mumbai Indians (MI), two-time WPL champions, also emerge as a strong suitor for Healy. Under the leadership of Harmanpreet Kaur and coach Lisa Keightley, MI aims to maintain its winning momentum in 2026. Healy’s aggressive style up top would give MI an added advantage in setting imposing totals or chasing down targets. Known for blending experienced internationals with emerging talents, MI’s purse and strategic approach could see them invest big to secure Healy’s services, enhancing their squad with a top-tier wicketkeeper-batter known for finishing matches emphatically.​

Combining Healy’s impactful batting, tactical acumen as captain, and elite wicketkeeping, these three franchises stand out as the frontrunners in targeting her in the WPL 2026 mega auction. Her presence promises to add not only firepower but also invaluable leadership for any team lucky enough to get her under contract in the next season of the Women’s Premier League.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.