Molineux Tops WPL 2027 Auction at Rs 1.10 Crore for UP Warriorz

Australia captain Sophie Molineux became the most expensive buy at the WPL 2027 auction in Kochi on Wednesday, signed by UP Warriorz for Rs 1.10 crore from a base price of Rs 50 lakh.

The left-arm spin all-rounder was part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's title-winning squad in 2024 and missed the 2026 season through injury.

Delhi Capitals signed India batter Kiran Navgire for Rs 75 lakh as the first player sold at the auction, after a bidding battle with Mumbai Indians, while Gujarat Giants picked up young wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini for her base price of Rs 40 lakh.

UP Warriorz also signed Grace Harris, Sneh Rana and Sushma Verma for Rs 30 lakh each, and Gujarat Giants added Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh.

Mumbai Indians signed Disha Kasat for Rs 10 lakh, while England's Sophia Dunkley and Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu went unsold.