Sophie Molineux Most Expensive Player in WPL 2027 Auction
Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux became the most expensive player at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player mini-auction, signed by UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore. Kiran Navgire emerged as the most expensive Indian player at ₹75 lakh.
What happened
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player mini-auction took place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Kochi in Kochi, Kerala, India. Franchises spent a combined total of ₹6.25 crore out of a remaining purse pool of ₹8.15 crore to fill 25 available slots.
Australian national team captain and left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder Sophie Molineux was the marquee acquisition of the auction. She emerged as the most expensive player after UP Warriorz acquired her for ₹1.10 crore against her base price of ₹50 lakh. She was the only player to breach the ₹1 crore mark, attracting a bidding contest from Royal Challengers Bengaluru before they withdrew at ₹1.05 crore.
Among Indian players, batter Kiran Navgire emerged as the costliest Indian buy. Delhi Capitals secured Navgire for ₹75 lakh against her base price of ₹40 lakh after outbidding Mumbai Indians, who withdrew at ₹70 lakh. Additionally, Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast was bought by Gujarat Giants for ₹30 lakh, becoming the first cricketer from Ireland signed in WPL history.
Important dates
| WPL 2027 Mini-Auction Date | 28 October 2026 |
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📌 Static GK links
- The Women's Premier League (WPL) is a women's Twenty20 cricket league in India established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
- The inaugural edition of the WPL was held in 2023, making the 2027 edition its fifth season.
- In the first four editions of the WPL, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians won two titles each.
What candidates should do
- Note down top expensive buys for sports current affairs questions in upcoming banking, SSC, and state PSC exams.
- Revise the static GK facts regarding the WPL establishment year, inaugural season, and governing board (BCCI).
PrepZen analysis
Sports updates regarding marquee player acquisitions, costliest domestic and international buys, and auction venues frequently feature in current affairs sections of competitive examinations like Banking, SSC, and Railways. Aspirants should focus on specific numbers such as the highest bid amount, franchise names, and unique milestones like the first Irish player signed in the league's history.
Practice questions
Q1. Who was the most expensive player at the WPL 2027 auction?
Q2. Which franchise signed Sophie Molineux at the WPL 2027 auction?
Q3. Who was the most expensive Indian player at the WPL 2027 auction?
UP Warriorz signed her for ₹1.10 crore.
Kiran Navgire was the most expensive Indian player (₹75 lakh).
🎯 Key Point: Sophie Molineux most expensive player at WPL 2027 auction.
FAQs
Who was the most expensive player in the WPL 2027 auction?
Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux was the most expensive player, signed by UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore.
Which team bought Sophie Molineux for WPL 2027?
UP Warriorz signed Sophie Molineux.
Where was the WPL 2027 mini-auction held?
The auction was held at the Grand Hyatt Kochi in Kochi, Kerala, India.
Who was the most expensive Indian player at the WPL 2027 auction?
Kiran Navgire was the most expensive Indian player, acquired by Delhi Capitals for ₹75 lakh.
Which milestone was achieved by Orla Prendergast at the WPL 2027 auction?
Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast was bought by Gujarat Giants for ₹30 lakh, becoming the first cricketer from Ireland signed in WPL history.
Sources and references
- cricradio.com (cricradio.com)
- crex.com (crex.com)
- thesportscolumnist.com (thesportscolumnist.com)
- flashscore.com (www.flashscore.com)
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