Sophie Molineux Becomes Most Expensive Buy at WPL 2027 Auction

The WPL 2027 auction concluded with Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux emerging as the highest-priced player, securing a deal of Rs 1.1 crore with the UP Warriorz. Molineux, who previously played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and contributed to their 2024 championship, was the only player to exceed the Rs 1 crore threshold during the event.

Key Acquisitions

• Top Buy: Sophie Molineux (UP Warriorz) – Rs 1.1 crore.
• Top Indian Buy: Kiran Navgire (Delhi Capitals) – Rs 75 lakh.
• Team Roster Updates: Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz finalized their 18-player squads, while RCB and Delhi Capitals ended with 17 players each.

Several other notable players were picked up, including Gunalan Kamalini (Gujarat Giants, Rs 40 lakh), as well as Grace Harris, Sneh Rana, and Sushma Verma, who joined the UP Warriorz for Rs 30 lakh each. The auction saw a total of 25 slots filled out of 27 available.

Unsold Players

Despite their experience, several international and domestic stars failed to attract bids. This group includes Sophie Dunkley, Chamari Athapaththu, Saika Ishaque, Titas Sadhu, and Taniya Bhatia.

Fans and stakeholders can verify the complete list of sold and unsold players by visiting the official WPL website or reliable cricket news portals covering the event.