WPL 2027 Auction Top Buys
Check out the top buys of the WPL 2027 auction. UP Warriorz bought Sophie Molineux for ₹1.1 crore, while Delhi Capitals signed Kiran Navgire for ₹75 lakh.
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction was nothing short of a blockbuster event, with franchises opening their wallets to secure the best talents in women's cricket. The auction saw massive bids, surprising steals, and a clear focus on match-winning all-rounders as teams finalized their squads for the upcoming season.
Sophie Molineux Becomes the Most Expensive Player
The biggest headline of the day belonged to Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux. Entering the auction with a base price of ₹50 lakh, she sparked a massive bidding war before UP Warriorz finally secured her services for a whopping ₹1.1 crore. This massive paycheck makes her the most expensive buy of the WPL 2027 auction.
Big Payday for Kiran Navgire and Smart Steals by Franchises
It wasn't just the overseas stars who grabbed the spotlight. Explosive Indian batter Kiran Navgire also earned a well-deserved payday. Starting at a base price of ₹40 lakh, she was snapped up by the Delhi Capitals for an impressive ₹75 lakh, making her the second-highest earner on the list.
Other teams focused on smart, base-price steals. Gujarat Giants picked up talented batter Gunalan Kamalini for ₹40 lakh. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) added massive experience to their squad by buying veteran all-rounder Jess Jonassen at her base price of ₹40 lakh. UP Warriorz struck gold again by securing power-hitter Grace Harris for just ₹30 lakh.
Here is the quick WPL 2027 sold players list for the top 5 biggest buys:
| Player | Role | Team | Base Price | Final Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Role | Team | Base Price | Final Price |
| Sophie Molineux | All-rounder | UP Warriorz | ₹50 lakh | ₹1.1 crore |
| Kiran Navgire | Batter | Delhi Capitals | ₹40 lakh | ₹75 lakh |
| Gunalan Kamalini | Batter | Gujarat Giants | ₹40 lakh | ₹40 lakh |
| Jess Jonassen | All-rounder | RCB | ₹40 lakh | ₹40 lakh |
| Grace Harris | All-rounder | UP Warriorz | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
Our Views
UP Warriorz clearly wanted Sophie Molineux at any cost to strengthen their core, while Delhi Capitals made a brilliant local pick with Kiran Navgire. Which team had the best auction this year? Drop a comment below!
