WPL auction: Amelia Kerr re-acquired by MI for ₹3 crore
What's the story
Star New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has been signed again by Mumbai Indians for ₹3 crore at the 2026 Women's Premier League auction. Ahead of this mega auction, the two-time champions had released Kerr from their squad. Notably, the White Ferns all-rounder has starred in each of MI's two WPL titles as of now. Here are further details.
Career highlights
Kerr's impressive WPL track record
As mentioned, Kerr has been a part of the Mumbai Indians squads that won the WPL titles in 2023 and 2025. In three seasons of WPL, Kerr has played 29 matches, scoring 437 runs and taking 40 wickets. Last season, she was awarded the Purple Cap for taking the most wickets (18) in the tournament. She took 15 wickets at 14.06 in the inaugural season for MI.
International numbers
WT20 World Cup winner
Kerr also starred in New Zealand's title-winning ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign. She was the Player of the Final and the Player of the Series. As of now, Kerr has taken 95 wickets from 88 WT20Is at an average of 20.37. Her tally includes 2 four-wicket hauls. She also has 1,453 runs at 27.94 with 5 half-centuries.