WPL 2027 auction results: Full list of sold and unsold players, teams and prices
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction saw UP Warriorz make the biggest purchase of the opening round, signing Australian captain and left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux for ₹1.1 crore after a bidding contest with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
UP Warriorz, coached by Abhishek Nayar and captained by Meg Lanning, entered the auction with the largest remaining purse of ₹3.75 crore and eight available slots. Molineux emerged as their headline signing as the franchise looked to strengthen its squad ahead of the new season.
India batter Kiran Navgire was another notable purchase. Delhi Capitals secured her for ₹75 lakh after a bidding battle with Mumbai Indians. Gujarat Giants signed wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini for ₹40 lakh, while Irish all-rounder Orla Prendergast joined the side for ₹30 lakh.
UP Warriorz also picked up India spinner Sneh Rana and Australian all-rounder Grace Harris for ₹30 lakh each. Sushma Verma was later sold to the franchise for ₹30 lakh.
WPL 2027 auction: list of players sold and unsold
Based on the auction updates provided, here is the list of confirmed purchases and notable unsold players reported in the opening rounds on October 28, 2026.
Players sold
Player | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
Sophie Molineux | UP Warriorz | ₹1.1 crore |
Kiran Navgire | Delhi Capitals | ₹75 lakh |
G. Kamalini | Gujarat Giants | ₹40 lakh |
Orla Prendergast | Gujarat Giants | ₹30 lakh |
Sneh Rana | UP Warriorz | ₹30 lakh |
Grace Harris | UP Warriorz | ₹30 lakh |
Sushma Verma | UP Warriorz | ₹30 lakh |
Notable players unsold
Player | Base price |
|---|---|
Raghvi Bist | ₹30 lakh |
Tejal Hasabnis | ₹30 lakh |
Sophia Dunkley | ₹50 lakh |
Ayushi Soni | ₹30 lakh |
Chamari Athapaththu | ₹30 lakh |
Uma Chetry | Not specified in the supplied report |
Taniya Bhatia | ₹30 lakh |
The unsold list reflects the names reported at that stage of the auction; franchises may get another opportunity to bid for some unsold players later.
Several recognised names went unsold during the opening rounds. India wicketkeeper-batters Uma Chetry and Taniya Bhatia failed to attract bids, while England batter Sophia Dunkley, India batter Raghvi Bist, Ayushi Soni, Tejal Hasabnis and Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu were also among those left without a buyer at that stage.
The auction was held in Kochi, with five franchises—RCB, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants—looking to fill their remaining squad positions. The teams had 27 slots available before the auction, with 150 players initially reported as being set to go under the hammer.
Key purchases in the opening rounds
- Sophie Molineux: UP Warriorz – ₹1.1 crore
- Kiran Navgire: Delhi Capitals – ₹75 lakh
- G Kamalini: Gujarat Giants – ₹40 lakh
- Orla Prendergast: Gujarat Giants – ₹30 lakh
- Sneh Rana: UP Warriorz – ₹30 lakh
- Grace Harris: UP Warriorz – ₹30 lakh
- Sushma Verma: UP Warriorz – ₹30 lakh
Why Sophie Molineux's signing matters
Molineux's signing was a major early development in the auction because UP Warriorz had entered with the biggest purse and several vacant slots. Securing an experienced Australian spinner for ₹1.1 crore gives the franchise an additional international bowling option.
For RCB, the unsuccessful bid means the defending champions missed out on Molineux, who was also targeted by the Bengaluru franchise. Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, won the contest for Navgire after Mumbai Indians opened the bidding.
The unsold list also highlighted the uncertainty of auction outcomes. International experience and previous tournament appearances do not guarantee a purchase, as franchises must balance squad requirements, remaining budgets and available slots.