Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux became the most expensive purchase at the Women’s Premier League 2027 auction held in Kochi on October 28, 2026.
UP Warriorz secured Molineux for ₹1.10 crore, making her the only player to cross the ₹1 crore mark during the auction.
UP Warriorz Strengthen Their Squad
Molineux brings international experience and left-arm spin to UP Warriorz ahead of the fifth Women’s Premier League season.
The franchise also signed Grace Harris, Sneh Rana and Asha Sobhana for ₹30 lakh each.
Delhi Capitals made the second-largest purchase of the auction, securing Indian batter Kiran Navgire for ₹75 lakh.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru added Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen for ₹40 lakh.
Gujarat Giants signed young wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini for ₹40 lakh and Ireland’s Orla Prendergast for ₹30 lakh.
Overall, 25 players were purchased, including seven overseas cricketers.
The WPL 2027 season is scheduled to begin in January.
