Sophie Molineux Most Expensive Player at WPL 2027 Auction
Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux became the most expensive player at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 Player Auction, sold to UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore in Kochi. She was the only player to breach the ₹1 crore mark during the mini-auction held on October 28, 2026.
What happened
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player mini-auction was held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Kochi in Kochi, Kerala. Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux emerged as the most expensive player of the auction, secured by UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore.
Molineux entered the auction at a base price of ₹50 lakh and was acquired by UP Warriorz after an active bidding battle against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who stopped bidding at ₹1.05 crore. She was the only player to cross the ₹1 crore milestone at this auction.
During the auction, five franchises filled a total of 25 slots from an auction pool consisting of Indian and overseas cricketers. Other notable purchases included Indian middle-order batter Kiran Navgire, who went to Delhi Capitals for ₹75 lakh, and fifteen-year-old Uma Kashvi, who became the youngest player ever sold at a WPL auction after being signed by Delhi Capitals for ₹10 lakh.
Important dates
| WPL 2027 Player Auction | 28 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| WPL 2027 Tournament Dates | 14 January 2027 to 7 February 2027 |
📌 Static GK links
- Player Name: Sophie Molineux
- Nationality: Australian
- Team: UP Warriorz
- Price: ₹1.10 crore
- Role: Left-arm orthodox spinner and left-handed batter
What candidates should do
- Aspirants preparing for Banking, SSC, and UPSC exams should make a note of key sports auction highlights, including costliest buys, venue details, and historic firsts like the first Irish player in the WPL.
- Keep track of tournament dates and major sports event venues as questions frequently appear in static GK and current affairs sections of competitive exams.
PrepZen analysis
The WPL 2027 auction highlights the growing financial scale and competitive nature of women's franchise cricket in India. Sophie Molineux's acquisition by UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore underscores the high value placed on experienced international all-rounders. For banking and civil services aspirants, questions from this topic typically test exact figures, venue locations, and milestone achievements such as record-breaking bids or debut appearances by players from associate nations like Ireland.
Practice questions
Q1. Who was the most expensive player at the WPL 2027 Player Auction?
Q2. Where was the WPL 2027 player auction held?
Q3. Which franchise bought Sophie Molineux at the WPL 2027 auction?
Bought by UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore at the WPL 2027 Player Auction.
The auction was held in Kochi.
🎯 Key Point: Sophie Molineux is most expensive player at WPL 2027 auction.
FAQs
Who was the most expensive player at the WPL 2027 auction?
Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux was the most expensive player, bought by UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore.
Which franchise bought Sophie Molineux?
UP Warriorz signed Sophie Molineux for ₹1.10 crore.
Where was the WPL 2027 auction conducted?
The auction was held at the Grand Hyatt Kochi in Kochi, Kerala, on October 28, 2026.
Who was the second-most expensive player at the WPL 2027 auction?
Indian middle-order batter Kiran Navgire was the second-most expensive player and highest-paid Indian buy, sold to Delhi Capitals for ₹75 lakh.
When is the WPL 2027 tournament scheduled to take place?
The WPL 2027 tournament is scheduled to run from January 14, 2027, to February 7, 2027.
Sources and references
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