The Hundred 2026 Women's Player Auction Live on [[/channel/willow-sports-live-cricket-tv/:Willow by Cricbuzz]] via TrillerTV History is being made in the heart of London. For the first time ever, The Hundred is moving away from its traditional draft system to host a high-stakes, live player auction. On Wednesday, March 11, the iconic Piccadilly Lights will transform into the ultimate cricket stage as eight franchises battle to secure the world's best talent for the 2026 season. With salaries for the Women's competition doubling this year to a total purse of £880,000 per team, the competition off the field is expected to be as fierce as the action on it. From global icons like Beth Mooney to rising domestic stars, every bid brings us closer to the most star-studded season of The Hundred yet. The 2026 season introduces an IPL-style auction. Each team aims to build a 14-player squad. Before the auction, teams were allowed to make up to four "Direct Signings" or retentions (a maximum of three new signings). - Women's Salary Cap: £880,000 per team. - Overseas Rule Change: Teams can now feature four overseas players in their squad, up from the previous limit of three. - Auction Phases: The bidding will proceed through three tiers: 1. Hero Players: The top 50 most-requested stars. 2. Ranked Players: Nominated talent based on team interest. 3. Nominated Players: The remaining pool to fill final slots. Big Names Under the Hammer While stars like Smriti Mandhana (Manchester Super Giants), Alice Capsey (Birmingham Phoenix), and Ellyse Perry (Birmingham Phoenix) have already been secured in pre-auction deals, several heavyweights are still up for grabs: - Beth Mooney (Australia): The world-class wicketkeeper-batter is expected to trigger a massive bidding war. - Deepti Sharma (India): The 2024 London Spirit match-winner returns to the pool as a top-tier all-rounder. - Nadine de Klerk (South Africa): A highly coveted overseas all-rounder with a base price of £50,000. - Tammy Beaumont (England): The first centurion in the competition's history is looking for a new home. The Franchise List 1. Birmingham Phoenix (Edgbaston) 2. London Spirit (Lord's) 3. Manchester Super Giants (Old Trafford) 4. MI London (The Oval) 5. Southern Brave (Rose Bowl) 6. Sunrisers Leeds (Headingley) 7. Trent Rockets (Trent Bridge) 8. Welsh Fire (Sophia Gardens)