Source : INDIA TODAY NEWS
Sophie Molineux emerged as the biggest buy at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction, while 15-year-old Uma Kashvi made headlines after being picked up by Delhi Capitals at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi on Wednesday, October 28.
A total of 25 players were sold at the auction as the five franchises looked to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season. Australian all-rounder Molineux attracted a bidding battle between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bengaluru before UPW secured her services for Rs 1.10 crore.
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Molineux, who was part of RCB’s title-winning campaign in 2024 and recently took over as Australia’s captain, had entered the auction at a base price of Rs 50 lakh.
Kiran Navgire was another major buy, with Delhi Capitals securing the Indian batter for Rs 75 lakh. Gujarat Giants picked up wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini for Rs 40 lakh, while RCB signed Australian left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen for the same amount.
UMA KASHVI MAKES HER MARK
The auction also provided a significant moment for young Indian talent as Delhi Capitals signed 15-year-old Uma Kashvi for Rs 10 lakh. Her selection highlighted the opportunities the WPL offers emerging cricketers, giving them a chance to share a dressing room with established international stars.
Delhi also signed Scotland spinner Kirstie Gordon and uncapped all-rounder Nazma Khan for Rs 10 lakh each. Gujarat Giants, meanwhile, secured Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh. However, the Capitals didn’t sign a wicketkeeper after releasing Lizelle Lee with Mamatha Madiwala as their only option.
NAVGIRE, KAMALINI AMONG OTHER BUYS
UP Warriorz were among the busiest teams, signing eight players at the auction. Alongside Molineux, they brought in India all-rounder Sneh Rana, Australian all-rounder Grace Harris and wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma for Rs 30 lakh each. Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce, Manali Dakshini and Sahana Pawar joined for Rs 10 lakh apiece, while Asha Sobhana was signed for Rs 30 lakh.
Mumbai Indians focused on strengthening their Indian contingent, signing Disha Kasat, Latika Inamdar, Bharti Rawal, Sanika Chalke and Akshita Bhagat for Rs 10 lakh each. They also secured Shweta Sehrawat for Rs 20 lakh.
RCB added depth with Jonassen, Tejal Hasabnis and South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon, each signed for Rs 30 lakh, while Vrinda Dinesh joined for Rs 10 lakh. Gujarat Giants also picked up Kamalini for Rs 40 lakh and Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh, while Samaira Raghav was signed for Rs 10 lakh.
List of players sold in the WPL 2027 auction
- Sophie Molineux — UP Warriorz — Rs 1.10 crore
- Kiran Navgire — Delhi Capitals — Rs 75 lakh
- G Kamalini — Gujarat Giants — Rs 40 lakh
- Jess Jonassen — RCB — Rs 40 lakh
- Sneh Rana — UP Warriorz — Rs 30 lakh
- Orla Prendergast — Gujarat Giants — Rs 30 lakh
- Grace Harris — UP Warriorz — Rs 30 lakh
- Sushma Verma — UP Warriorz — Rs 30 lakh
- Disha Kasat — Mumbai Indians — Rs 10 lakh
- Latika Inamdar — Mumbai Indians — Rs 10 lakh
- Bharti Rawal — Mumbai Indians — Rs 10 lakh
- Sanika Chalke — Mumbai Indians — Rs 10 lakh
- Kathryn Bryce — UP Warriorz — Rs 10 lakh
- Uma Kashvi — Delhi Capitals — Rs 10 lakh
- Kirstie Gordon — Delhi Capitals — Rs 10 lakh
- Manali Dakshini — UP Warriorz — Rs 10 lakh
- Sahana Pawar — UP Warriorz — Rs 10 lakh
- Samaira Raghav — Gujarat Giants — Rs 10 lakh
- Tejal Hasabnis – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Rs 30 lakh
- Asha Sobhana – UP Warriorz – Rs 30 lakh
- Vrinda Dinesh – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Rs 10 lakh
- Shweta Sehrawat – Mumbai Indians (MI) – Rs 20 lakh
- Chloe Tryon – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Rs 30 lakh
- Akshita Bhagat – Mumbai Indians (MI) – Rs 10 lakh
- Nazma Khan – Delhi Capitals (DC) – Rs 10 lakh
Full squads of all 5 teams after WPL 2027 auction
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Retained: Annabel Sutherland*, Chinelle Henry*, Deeya Yadav, Jemimah Rodriguez, Laura Wolvaardt*, Lucy Hamilton*, Mamatha Madiwala, Marizanne Kapp*, Minnu Mani, N Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Niki Prasad, Shafali Verma
Brought in auction: Kiran Navgire – Rs 75 lakh, Uma Kashvi – Rs 10 lakh, Kirstie Gordon – Rs 10 lakh, Nazma Khan – Rs 10 lakh
Gujarat Giants (GG)
Retained: Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner*, Beth Mooney*, Bharti Fulmali, Georgia Wareham*, Happy Kumari, Jintimani Kalita, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Kim Garth*, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh, Sophie Devine*, Tanuja Kanwer, Yastika Bhatia
Brought in auction: G Kamalini – Rs 40 lakh, Orla Prendergast – Rs 30 lakh, Samaira Raghav – Rs 10 lakh
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Retained: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr*, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews*, Natalie Sciver Brunt*, Nicola Carey*, Rahila Firdous, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail*, Vaishnavi Sharma
Brought in auction: Disha Kasat – Rs 10 lakh, Latika Inamdar – Rs 10 lakh, Bharti Rawal – Rs 10 lakh, Sanika Chalke – Rs 10 lakh, Shweta Sehrawat – Rs 20 lakh, Akshita Bhagat – Rs 10 lakh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Retained: Arundhati Reddy, Ellyse Perry*, Georgia Voll*, Lauren Bell*, Nadine De Klerk*, Pooja Vastrakar, Prathyoosha Kumar, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana
Brought in auction: Jess Jonassen – Rs 40 lakh, Tejal Hasabnis – Rs 30 lakh, Vrinda Dinesh – Rs 10 lakh, Chloe Tryon – Rs 30 lakh
UP Warriorz (UPW
Retained: Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Meg Lanning*, Phoebe Litchfield*, Pratika Rawal, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone*, Tara Norris*
Brought in auction: Sophie Molineux – Rs 1.10 crore, Sneh Rana – Rs 30 lakh, Grace Harris – Rs 30 lakh, Sushma Verma – Rs 30 lakh, Kathryn Bryce – Rs 10 lakh, Manali Dakshini – Rs 10 lakh, Sahana Pawar – Rs 10 lakh, Asha Sobhana – Rs 30 lakh
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SOURCE :- TIMES OF INDIA
