WPL Auction Live: Sophie Molineux, Grace Harris among top names up for bidding

WPL Auction 2027: UP Warriorz enter auction with biggest remaining purse

UP Warriorz will have the most money available when the five WPL franchises head into the mini-auction in Kochi, with Rs 3.75 crore left in their purse. They have eight slots to fill, including three overseas positions. Gujarat Giants have Rs 1.25 crore remaining, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru have Rs 1.15 crore. Delhi Capitals have Rs 1.10 crore left, and defending champions Mumbai Indians have the smallest purse at Rs 90 lakh. The differences in budgets and vacant slots mean each team will have to plan its bids carefully.

15:40 (IST) Oct 28

WPL Auction 2027 Live: Sophie Molineux among overseas names to watch

Australian captain Sophie Molineux is among the international players expected to attract attention at the WPL 2027 mini-auction in Kochi. England's Sophia Dunkley and Australian all-rounder Grace Harris are also among the notable names available for bidding. Former India player Veda Krishnamurthy highlighted Molineux's experience while discussing the players likely to be in demand. "I think Indian wicketkeepers like Kamalini, especially, will be in demand, with quite a few teams looking for them. Of course, Sophie Molineux is a big name to look forward to, given the kind of experience she brings," she told JioStar.

15:39 (IST) Oct 28

WPL Auction 2027: Sixteen-year-old Ira Jadhav could attract strong bidding

Mumbai batter Ira Jadhav could be one of the uncapped players to watch at the WPL 2027 mini-auction. The 16-year-old made headlines last year when she smashed 346 off 157 balls for Mumbai against Meghalaya in the Women's Under-19 One-Day tournament. Despite being in the uncapped section, her performance could attract big bidding from the five franchises. Teams will be looking to fill 27 vacant spots, with 20 reserved for Indian players. Jadhav's name will be worth watching as the auction unfolds in Kochi on Wednesday.

15:38 (IST) Oct 28

WPL Auction 2027 Live: G Kamalini, Sneh Rana among players to watch

Indian wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini, all-rounder Sneh Rana and middle-order batter Tejal Hasabnis are among the players expected to draw interest at the WPL 2027 mini-auction in Kochi. Australian captain Sophie Molineux, England's Sophia Dunkley and Australian all-rounder Grace Harris are also among the notable names in the pool. The five franchises have 27 slots available and will need to balance their remaining budgets with their squad requirements. Indian players could be especially important, with 20 of the vacant spots reserved for them.

15:36 (IST) Oct 28

WPL Auction 2027: WPL auction set to feature 150 players in Kochi

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction will take place in Kochi on Wednesday, with capped Indian and international cricketers expected to attract the most attention. The original shortlist featured 146 players, but four more names have been added, taking the total to 150. The five franchises have 27 slots to fill, including 20 reserved for Indian players. With teams looking to strengthen their squads after the first mega-auction ahead of the 2026 season, the focus will be on filling specific gaps rather than making wholesale changes.

The Warriorz have the biggest purse going into the auction with Rs 3.75 crore, followed by Gujarat Giants (Rs 1.25 crore).

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have Rs 1.15 crore left in the bank, while Delhi Capitals’ account has Rs 1.10 crore.

Mumbai Indians have the smallest purse, at Rs 90 lakh.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants, the three teams that qualified for the WPL 2026 playoffs, retained most of their core players and needed to fill only a few slots.

Defending champions RCB will have their ace all-rounder Ellyse Perry available for the season. Therefore, they will be on the lookout for local backups who can help them lift a landmark third title.

The fifth season of the WPL will take place from January 14 to February 7, 2027.