HighLights
  1. Australia’s Sophie Molineux and England’s Sophia Dunkley have the highest base price of ₹50 lakh.
  2. Sneh Rana, G Kamalini, Kiran Navgire and Tejal Hasabnis could attract interest.
  3. A total of 146 players will compete for 27 available spots across the five franchises.

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction will see franchises compete for experienced international stars and promising Indian cricketers as they look to complete their squads for the upcoming season.

Australia’s Sophie Molineux and England’s Sophia Dunkley headline the list of players registered at the highest base price of ₹50 lakh.

The auction will take place in Kochi on October 28, with 146 players competing for 27 available slots across five franchises. The pool includes 119 Indian players and 27 overseas cricketers, leaving teams with limited opportunities to strengthen their squads. 

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Sophie Molineux And Sophia Dunkley Lead The List

Molineux is among the biggest names available after being released by Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The Australian all-rounder offers left-arm spin, batting depth and international leadership, having captained Australia in 2026. Her experience in winning teams could make her an attractive option for franchises looking for a versatile player.

England batter Sophia Dunkley is the other player in the ₹50 lakh bracket. Known for her aggressive approach at the top of the order, she could interest teams seeking a batter capable of giving them quick starts during the powerplay.

Jess Jonassen, Heather Graham And G Kamalini

Four players have registered at a base price of ₹40 lakh. Australian all-rounders Jess Jonassen and Heather Graham, along with Indian players G Kamalini and Kiran Navgire.

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Jonassen is a proven WPL performer, having taken 33 wickets and scored 295 runs in 24 matches. Her left-arm spin and lower-order batting could offer valuable balance. Graham, meanwhile, provides seam-bowling options alongside her batting ability.

Kamalini, the Indian wicketkeeper-batter released by Mumbai Indians, is another key prospect. Her potential behind the stumps and with the bat could attract teams seeking an Indian wicketkeeper.

Navgire's power-hitting makes her an option for franchises looking to add aggression to their middle order.

Grace Harris, Chamari Athapaththu And Sneh Rana

The ₹30 lakh category features several established names. Australia's Grace Harris is known for her explosive batting and all-round skills, while Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu brings aggressive top-order batting and useful spin.

India all-rounder Sneh Rana, released by Delhi Capitals, could also attract interest. Her off-spin and batting experience make her a potential option for teams seeking a reliable Indian all-rounder.

Ireland's Orla Prendergast offers another overseas all-round option. New Zealand seamer Rosemary Mair and Australian fast bowler Tayla Vlaeminck could interest franchises looking to strengthen their pace attacks. South African spinner Nonkululeko Mlaba is another name to watch.

Indian Players Who Could Attract Bids

Several domestic players could be important targets as franchises balance their budgets. Batters Raghvi Bist, Tejal Hasabnis and Ayushi Soni are among the players registered at ₹30 lakh.

Wicketkeepers Taniyaa Bhatia, Uma Chetry, Nuzhat Parween and Sushma Verma could attract attention from teams seeking additional options behind the stumps. Bowlers Saika Ishaque, Priya Mishra, Asha Sobhana and Titas Sadhu are also among the notable names in the same base-price bracket.

Young Indian batters Shweta Sehrawat and Vrinda Dinesh, both listed at ₹10 lakh, could offer value for franchises looking to invest in domestic talent. Other names to watch include uncapped prospects such as Gongadi Trisha and Shabnam Shakil.

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Limited Slots Could Drive Auction Strategy

With just seven overseas slots available across the five teams, competition for international players could be intense. Franchises must also account for their remaining purses and specific squad gaps rather than simply pursuing the biggest names.

The auction will therefore be about more than headline bids. Finding the right mix of experienced match-winners, specialist bowlers, wicketkeepers and emerging Indian talent could prove crucial to building a competitive squad for WPL 2027.


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