UC Cricket Desk · Updated 30 October 2026 · Prices cross-checked across three published sold lists
The WPL 2027 auction in Kochi on 28 October 2026 was a short, cautious mini-auction: 25 players were bought for a combined ₹6.25 crore, and only three went above their base price. Australia’s Sophie Molineux was the most expensive buy at ₹1.10 crore to UP Warriorz, and Kiran Navgire was the top Indian at ₹75 lakh to Delhi Capitals. Here is every sale, team-wise spending, what each squad added, and the big names who went unsold.
WPL 2027 auction: key numbers
| Date & venue | 28 October 2026, Kochi |
| Players sold | 25 (18 Indian, 7 overseas) |
| Total spent | ₹6.25 crore |
| Most expensive | Sophie Molineux, ₹1.10 crore (UP Warriorz) |
| Top Indian buy | Kiran Navgire, ₹75 lakh (Delhi Capitals) |
| Sold above base price | 3 of 25 |
| Biggest spender | UP Warriorz, ₹2.60 crore on 8 players |
Top buys
Photos: BCCI, Cricket Australia, ICC
Full list of sold players
| # | Player | Team | Role | Country | Base | Sold for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sophie Molineux | UP Warriorz | All-rounder | Australia | ₹50 lakh | ₹1.10 crore |
| 2 | Kiran Navgire | Delhi Capitals | Batter | India | ₹40 lakh | ₹75 lakh |
| 3 | G. Kamalini | Gujarat Giants | Batter | India | ₹40 lakh | ₹40 lakh |
| 4 | Jess Jonassen | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | All-rounder | Australia | ₹40 lakh | ₹40 lakh |
| 5 | Tejal Hasabnis | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Batter | India | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
| 6 | Asha Sobhana | UP Warriorz | Bowler | India | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
| 7 | Orla Prendergast | Gujarat Giants | All-rounder | Ireland | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
| 8 | Sneh Rana | UP Warriorz | All-rounder | India | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
| 9 | Grace Harris | UP Warriorz | All-rounder | Australia | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
| 10 | Chloe Tryon | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | All-rounder | South Africa | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
| 11 | Sushma Verma | UP Warriorz | Wicketkeeper | India | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
| 12 | Shweta Sehrawat | Mumbai Indians | Batter | India | ₹10 lakh | ₹20 lakh |
| 13 | Disha Kasat | Mumbai Indians | Batter | India | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| 14 | Saanika Chalke | Mumbai Indians | Batter | India | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| 15 | Vrinda Dinesh | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Batter | India | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| 16 | Bharti Rawal | Mumbai Indians | Bowler | India | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| 17 | Kirstie Gordon | Delhi Capitals | Bowler | Scotland | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| 18 | Kathryn Bryce | UP Warriorz | All-rounder | Scotland | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| 19 | Uma Kashvi | Delhi Capitals | All-rounder | India | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| 20 | Manali Dakshini | UP Warriorz | All-rounder | India | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| 21 | Sahana Pawar | UP Warriorz | All-rounder | India | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| 22 | Samaira Raghav | Gujarat Giants | All-rounder | India | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| 23 | Nazma Khan | Delhi Capitals | All-rounder | India | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| 24 | Akshita Bhagat | Mumbai Indians | All-rounder | India | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| 25 | Latika Inamdar | Mumbai Indians | Wicketkeeper | India | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
Team-wise spending and purse
| Team | Players bought | Spent | Purse before auction* | Left* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UP Warriorz | 8 | ₹2.60 crore | ₹3.75 crore | ₹1.15 crore |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | ₹1.10 crore | ₹1.15 crore | ₹5 lakh |
| Delhi Capitals | 4 | ₹1.05 crore | ₹1.10 crore | ₹5 lakh |
| Gujarat Giants | 3 | ₹80 lakh | ₹1.25 crore | ₹45 lakh |
| Mumbai Indians | 6 | ₹70 lakh | ₹90 lakh | ₹20 lakh |
*Starting purses as reported before the auction; purse left is that figure minus the money spent.
What each team added
- UP Warriorz: Sophie Molineux (₹1.10 crore), Asha Sobhana (₹30 lakh), Sneh Rana (₹30 lakh), Grace Harris (₹30 lakh), Sushma Verma (₹30 lakh), Kathryn Bryce (₹10 lakh), Manali Dakshini (₹10 lakh), Sahana Pawar (₹10 lakh)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Jess Jonassen (₹40 lakh), Tejal Hasabnis (₹30 lakh), Chloe Tryon (₹30 lakh), Vrinda Dinesh (₹10 lakh)
- Delhi Capitals: Kiran Navgire (₹75 lakh), Kirstie Gordon (₹10 lakh), Uma Kashvi (₹10 lakh), Nazma Khan (₹10 lakh)
- Gujarat Giants: G. Kamalini (₹40 lakh), Orla Prendergast (₹30 lakh), Samaira Raghav (₹10 lakh)
- Mumbai Indians: Shweta Sehrawat (₹20 lakh), Disha Kasat (₹10 lakh), Saanika Chalke (₹10 lakh), Bharti Rawal (₹10 lakh), Akshita Bhagat (₹10 lakh), Latika Inamdar (₹10 lakh)
Who went above the base price
| Player | Base | Sold | Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Molineux | ₹50 lakh | ₹1.10 crore | +120% |
| Kiran Navgire | ₹40 lakh | ₹75 lakh | +88% |
| Shweta Sehrawat | ₹10 lakh | ₹20 lakh | +100% |
Everyone else was bought at her base price, a sign that franchises came with small purses and mostly settled squads after the 2026 mega-auction.
Buys by role and origin
All-rounders made up more than half the buys. Overseas signings: Sophie Molineux (Australia), Jess Jonassen (Australia), Orla Prendergast (Ireland), Grace Harris (Australia), Chloe Tryon (South Africa), Kirstie Gordon (Scotland), Kathryn Bryce (Scotland).
Big names who went unsold
| Player | Country | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| Chamari Athapaththu | Sri Lanka | ₹30 lakh |
| Sophia Dunkley | England | ₹50 lakh |
| Tayla Vlaeminck | Australia | ₹30 lakh |
| Nonkululeko Mlaba | South Africa | ₹30 lakh |
| Titas Sadhu | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Saika Ishaque | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Priya Mishra | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Taniyaa Bhatia | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Devika Vaidya | India | ₹30 lakh |
| Tess Flintoff | Australia | ₹10 lakh |
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu and England’s Sophia Dunkley, at the top ₹50 lakh base, were the most notable players left out.
How Molineux compares with WPL records
Molineux’s ₹1.10 crore is modest by WPL standards. The record is still Smriti Mandhana’s ₹3.40 crore to Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the first auction in 2023. Mini-auctions are smaller because most players are retained.
FAQs
Who was the most expensive player in the WPL 2027 auction?
Sophie Molineux of Australia, bought by UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore (base price ₹50 lakh).
How many players were sold in the WPL 2027 auction?
25 players, 18 Indian and 7 overseas, for a total of ₹6.25 crore.
Which team spent the most?
UP Warriorz, who bought 8 players for ₹2.60 crore.
Who was the most expensive Indian player?
Kiran Navgire, bought by Delhi Capitals for ₹75 lakh against a ₹40 lakh base.
Player stats and profiles: Sophie Molineux, Sneh Rana, Chloe Tryon. Live scores of all women’s cricket on UC Cricket.
