The Women’s Premier League 2027 auction unfolded in Kochi, Kerala, on Wednesday, October 28, as the five franchises finalised their rosters ahead of the fifth edition scheduled for January 14 to February 7, 2027.
A pool of 146 players—119 Indian and 27 overseas—went under the hammer, featuring 22 capped and 97 uncapped Indian cricketers alongside 14 capped and 13 uncapped international players, including six from Associate Nations. The franchises—Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz—collectively targeted 27 vacant slots, comprising 20 domestic and seven overseas positions.
England batter Sophia Dunkley and Australia all-rounder Sophie Molineux headlined the marquee set with a base price of ₹50 lakh, while G. Kamalini, Kiran Navgire, Heather Graham, and Jess Jonassen featured in the ₹40 lakh bracket. With Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru holding two titles apiece and Delhi Capitals chasing a maiden crown after four runner-up finishes, the auction dynamics promised to reshape the title race.
WPL 2027 Auction: Players Sold
The table below reflects every successful bid. Figures are in Indian Rupees.
| Player | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kiran Navgire | Delhi Capitals Women | ₹75 lakh |
| G Kamalini | Gujarat Giants | ₹40 lakh |
| Sophie Molineux | UP Warriorz | ₹1.10 crore |
| Orla Prendergast | Gujarat Giants | ₹40 lakh |
| Sneh Rana | UP Warriorz | ₹30 lakh |
| Grace Harris | UP Warriorz | ₹30 lakh |