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So after eleven rounds of some breakneck action, some hits, some misses, some almost-theres, and some delicious homecomings, it's time for a 45-minute break before we get into the accelerated set. Here's what Mumbai Indians' strategy now has to be based around:

Money left: 1.95cr INR | Slots remaining: 10

17:45 IST: Oh the MI nostalgia just won't end. Sanskriti Gupta, the all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh, someone we loved having in our ranks last year, is back in 2026! The pride of Madhya Pradesh, her energy is absolutely contagious, and we can feel it all the way here! 

Hayley. Nat. Amelia. Shabnim. The overseas core from 2025 only becomes bigger and more familiar. Fiery, pacy, stumps flying all around, the angry celebration. The leader of our pace attack is back for 2026! दांडी गुल करायला Shabnim Ismail परत #AaliRe 🔥

17:00 IST: Okay, the batters are done and the 'keepers are up next to be followed by the bowlers. Apna Time Aayega, Paltan, we still have 2.75cr with us to spend and another 12 players to fill up. 

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16:15 IST: We have the capped batters coming up next. Mumbai Indians bid for Bharti Fulmali, win the bid too at 45 lakhs INR, but the Gujarat Giants have exercised the Right-To-Match card. Mumbai raise it to 70lakhs INR, but GG match it.   

15:48 IST: Amelia Kerr, aapli Mumbai-Kerr, our star over the last three seasons IS GOING NOWHERE. She is coming home, as Mumbai Indians refuse to give in, raise the paddle to 3 crore INR, and edge the UP Warriorz out of the bidding race. Let those tears flow, Paltan! Woohooo!!! 🥹💙🥳

Alyssa Healy is the first player to come out of the bag. Surprirse, surprise, she remains unsold.. Woah, we are in for a real rollercoaster here. Brace up.

Mallika Sagar, the ace auctioneer, would be conducting proceedings. We also have confirmation on the venues for WPL 2026: Navi Mumbai hosting the first leg and Vadodara hosting the second leg and the final. We will have eleven sets before the accelerated round, starting with the Marquee players. 

15:30 IST: WE. ARE. LIVE. Paltan, lesssgoooo, Ganpati Bappa Moryaa!!!! Let's bring home #3!

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15:10 IST: 20 minutes to go.. Here's everything MI-related you need to know as we get the tables and the paddles ready:

* Slots remaining: 13 (4 overseas | 9 Indian)

* Purse remaining: 5.75cr INR 

* Players retained: Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, Kamalini G

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Auction mode – ON. Energy level – SKY-HIGH. Let’s go, Mumbai!

It’s time to go shopping. Over the next few hours, from rapid-fire bidding wars to unexpected steals, we’ll bring you every buy, paddle-war and the misses — with a dash of MI magic. If 2023 was about creating history, 2025 was repeating it to cap off two titles in the three-year cycle, 2026 promises to be a fresh start with the same core. Quick, tell us your wishlist. We're taking notes..