New Zealand world-class all-rounder Amelia Kerr is officially back with Mumbai Indians (MI) for the WPL 2026 season. The franchise paid a huge ₹3 crore to secure her during the mega auction in New Delhi, making her one of their most valuable overseas players.
This signing came as a surprise because MI had released Amelia ahead of the auction, but they fought hard in the bidding battle- especially against UP Warriorz -to bring her back into the squad.
WPL 2026 Team and Price
- WPL 2026 Team: Mumbai Indians
- WPL 2026 Price: ₹3 crore
- Base Price: ₹50 lakh
Mumbai sees Amelia Kerr as a long-term all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball, especially in pressure situations.
WPL Auction Price History (2023–2026)
| Year | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mumbai Indians | ₹1 crore |
| 2024 | Mumbai Indians | Retained |
| 2025 | Mumbai Indians | Retained |
| 2026 | Mumbai Indians | ₹3 crore |
The jump from ₹1 crore to ₹3 crore shows her rising impact in the league.
Amelia Kerr WPL Stats and Records (2023–2025)
Amelia has been one of WPL’s most complete all-rounders, delivering runs, wickets, and match-winning spells for MI.
Batting Stats (Overall)
| Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 22 | 345 | 45* | 18.16 | 125.45 | 32 | 8 |
Bowling Stats (Overall)
| Mat | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Econ | SR | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 26 | 95.3 | 720 | 32 | 22.50 | 7.54 | 17.9 | 5/38 |
Season-Wise Performance
WPL 2023
- 89 runs
- 8 wickets
- Key player in MI’s title win
WPL 2024
- 112 runs
- 11 wickets
- Best bowling: 4/20
WPL 2025
- 144 runs
- 13 wickets
- Best bowling: 5/38 (MI’s first-ever WPL five-wicket haul)
Major WPL Records and Achievements
- 30+ wickets and 300+ runs in WPL
- Part of MI’s first WPL title in 2023
- MI’s first-ever five-wicket haul (2025 season)
- Known for triple impact: batting, leg-spin, and fielding
- One of the youngest overseas stars to dominate WPL consistently
Amelia Kerr recently reached 200 international wickets and continues to grow as a complete all-rounder. Although MI briefly released her, they quickly brought her back, proving her value to the squad. She is recovering well from a minor injury and is expected to play a major role in the 2026 season.
With her exceptional skills and experience, Amelia Kerr remains one of the most important overseas players in the Women’s Premier League. Her return to Mumbai Indians for ₹3 crore sets up another exciting season, where she will once again be central to MI’s plans with both bat and ball.
