WPL 2027 is 22 matches in 25 days, all at 7:30 PM IST, in two cities. That makes it the friendliest season yet for fantasy: no clashing afternoon games, one match a night, and squads that are settled after the Kochi auction. This guide covers how WPL Season Fantasy on CricketDream works, what the schedule means for your first team, who to captain and where the value is.
WPL Season Fantasy Rules
75 transfers over 22 matches is a little over three per game, which is plenty. You can afford to move players towards the teams playing next rather than holding a squad for the whole season.
What the Schedule Means for Your First Team
The first 11 matches are all in Vadodara, from 14 to 24 January. Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz play five of those 11. The other three teams play four. That extra early game is worth having in your first squad, because every point you bank before the first transfer window opens is free.
No team plays on back-to-back days, so you never have to cover a team twice in 24 hours. The longest rest for any side is four days. The planner shows each team's next three games beside every player.
The Most Expensive WPL Fantasy Players
With 100 Cr for 11 players, the average spend is just over 9 Cr. Three or four premium players are affordable if the rest of the squad comes from the 7 to 8.5 Cr range, where most of the Indian uncapped players and several regular starters sit.
Best WPL Captain Picks
Your captain doubles her points and you can change her before every match for free, so pick a player who is in that night's game and bats in the top order or bowls four overs. These six have the strongest case.
Changing your captain never costs a transfer. Spend thirty seconds on it before every lock.
Value Picks in Likely XIs
These players are in our likely XI for their team and cost 7.5 Cr or less. They are the cheapest way to fill a squad with people who should actually play.
Likely XIs and the Cost of Each
Our likely XI for every team, from the final squads after the auction. These are our read, not team announcements. The total is what the whole XI would cost in Season Fantasy.
Team-by-Team Fantasy Guides
Each guide has the full squad with prices, all eight league fixtures, the likely XI and the picks we like.
Five Habits That Win Season Fantasy
- Check the XI before every lock. A player who does not play scores nothing.
- Change the captain every match. It is free and it is the biggest swing you control.
- Use the planner to move towards teams with games coming up, especially in the first ten days.
- Back all-rounders who bat in the top six and bowl. They score in both innings.
- Do not burn transfers chasing one big score. Three a game is the pace, and you can bank the rest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is WPL Season Fantasy?
A season-long WPL fantasy game. You pick one team of 11 for the whole of WPL 2027 and manage it with 75 transfers, instead of picking a fresh team for every match.
When is the first WPL fantasy lock?
7:30 PM IST on Thursday 14 January 2027, the start of RCB v Mumbai Indians in Vadodara.
Who is the most expensive WPL fantasy player?
Nat Sciver-Brunt (Mumbai Indians) and Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) share the top price, 10.5 Cr. Next come Ashleigh Gardner at 10 Cr and Beth Mooney at 10 Cr.
Who won the WPL 2026 Orange and Purple Caps?
Smriti Mandhana (RCB), 377 runs took the Orange Cap. Sophie Devine (GG), 17 wickets took the Purple Cap and was also MVP.
Can I play WPL fantasy with friends?
Yes. Create a private league after you build your team and share the invite code or link.
Is WPL fantasy free on CricketDream?
Yes. WPL Season Fantasy, Fantasy XI, Draft and Match Predictor are all free, with no entry fee and no cash prizes.
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