WPL 2027 Auction: 3 Most Expensive Players Sold
Sophie Molineux became the priciest buy of the day, while Kiran Navgire emerged as the costliest Indian player at the WPL 2027 auction held on October 28.
The WPL 2027 auction took place on October 28, with franchises competing to secure key players ahead of the upcoming season. Several names attracted strong bidding interest, pushing final prices well above their base values.
Sophie Molineux stood out as the standout buy of the day, becoming the only player to cross the INR 1 crore mark at the WPL 2027 auction. Kiran Navgire earned the distinction of being the most expensive Indian player in the pool, while Jess Jonassen rounded out the top three alongside G Kamalini at the same price point.
Here are three most expensive players at WPL 2027 auction:
1. Sophie Molineux
Sophie Molineux was picked up by UP Warriorz Women for INR 1.1 crore at the WPL 2027 auction, having entered the bidding at a base price of INR 50 lakh. The Australian left-arm spinner also contributes in the lower order with the bat, adding to her value as an all-round option. Molineux has captained Australia across formats, bringing leadership experience to the side. Notably, she had been released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the defending champions, before this auction. She had previously appeared in the WPL 2024 and 2025 seasons, playing 10 games for Royal Challengers Bengaluru before her release.
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