Top 5 players who could trigger a bidding war at WPL 2027 auction

The WPL 2027 player auction is scheduled for October 28 in Kochi, with 146 players registered across five base price tiers ranging from ₹10 lakh to ₹50 lakh. The pool includes 119 Indian players and 27 overseas players, all competing for just 27 available slots.

With demand far outstripping supply, franchises will need to move quickly and spend heavily to secure their priority targets. Several names in the pool are already drawing attention for the competition they are likely to generate among the five WPL sides.

Here are top five players who could trigger a bidding war at WPL 2027 auction:

1. Sophia Dunkley

Sophia Dunkley has registered at the highest base price of ₹50 lakh, placing herself among the most sought-after overseas names in the WPL 2027 auction pool. The England batter is a hard-hitting top-order player who previously represented Gujarat Giants in the WPL. Franchises looking to strengthen their Powerplay batting will find Dunkley an attractive option, and her capped status underlines the quality she brings. With multiple teams likely to target a batter of her profile, her final hammer price could climb well above her base figure.