MUMBAI, Dec 9, (Agencies): A total of 165 players, including 61 overseas players are set to go under the hammer at the second Women's Premier League (WPL) auction in Mumbai.

A maximum of 30 slots, including nine for overseas players are up for grabs at the WPL 2023 auction. Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, UP Warriorz and defending champions Mumbai Indians are hoping to strengthen their squads for the forthcoming edition of the Women's Premier League.

The mini-auction is featuring 56 capped and 109 uncapped players.

Finishing with a wooden spoon last season, Gujarat Giants have arrived at the mini-auction of the WPL with the biggest purse.

The Giants have INR 5.95 crores in their purse and the franchise has as many as 10 slots available to revamp the squad for WPL 2024.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) only have INR 2.1 crores and the defending champions can fill up to 5 slots in their squad.

With seven slots, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have the second-biggest purse (INR 3.35 crore) at the mini-auction. Which franchise will break the bank to crown the most expensive signing of the WPL mini-auction, is the big question.