Sophie Molineux picked up by UP Warriors for ₹1.10 crore in WPL 2027 mini auction

A mini auction for the new season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 was organised in Kochi on Wednesday, 28 October. According to a report by ABP Asmita, a total of 150 female players from India and abroad participated in this auction. All five franchise teams previously had a total of 27 vacant spots, out of which 25 players were ultimately bought. Two teams have left 1-1 slot vacant.

Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux emerged as the most expensive player in this auction. UP Warriors have included her in their team for an amount of ₹1.10 crore. UP Warriors have filled all their vacant spots by buying the highest number of 8 players in the auction. Mumbai Indians have also filled all 6 vacant slots, while Gujarat Giants have completed their team by buying 3 players. On the other hand, both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals have bought 4-4 players each and kept 1-1 slot vacant.

According to the player pricing details, Delhi Capitals have bought Kiran Navgire for ₹75 lakh. In addition to Sophie Molineux, UP Warriors have bought Sneh Rana, Grace Harris, and Sushma Verma for ₹30 lakh each. Royal Challengers Bangalore has taken Jess Jonassen for ₹40 lakh. Gujarat Giants have bought Gunalan Kamlini for ₹40 lakh. Mumbai Indians have included Shweta Sehrawat in their team for ₹20 lakh.