The WPL Auction 2027 (Women’s Premier League 2027) concluded on 28 October 2026 in Kochi, setting the stage for the fifth season of India’s premier women’s T20 league. Held at the Grand Hyatt Kochi, this mini-auction saw franchises battle for just 27 slots from a pool of around 146–150 players.
In this complete guide, we cover everything you need to know about the WPL Auction 2027 date, venue, highest buys, team-wise signings, remaining purses, final squads, and the upcoming season schedule.
WPL Auction 2027 Date, Venue & Key Details
- Date: Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- Venue: Grand Hyatt Kochi, Kerala (first time Kochi hosted the WPL auction)
- Start Time: 5:30 PM IST
- Format: Mini-auction
- Players in Auction Pool: Approximately 146–150 (119 Indian + 27 overseas)
- Available Slots: 27 (20 Indian + 7 overseas)
The five franchises entered with limited remaining purses after the retention window (deadline 28 September 2026). UP Warriorz held the largest purse at around ₹3.75 crore and the most slots to fill.
Biggest Buys at WPL Auction 2027
The auction produced some eye-catching deals despite the limited slots:
| Rank | Player | Team | Price | Base Price |
| 1 | Sophie Molineux (Aus) | UP Warriorz | ₹1.10 crore | ₹50 lakh |
| 2 | Kiran Navgire (Ind) | Delhi Capitals | ₹75 lakh | ₹40 lakh |
| 3 | Jess Jonassen (Aus) | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | ₹40 lakh | ₹40 lakh |
| 3 | G. Kamalini (Ind) | Gujarat Giants | ₹40 lakh | ₹40 lakh |
Sophie Molineux, the Australia captain and former RCB star, became the most expensive player of the WPL Auction 2027. Other notable overseas signings included Grace Harris, Chloe Tryon, Orla Prendergast (first Irish player in WPL history), and Kathryn Bryce.
Among Indians, power-hitter Kiran Navgire was the top buy, while uncapped batter Shweta Sehrawat fetched ₹20 lakh from Mumbai Indians (highest among uncapped players).
Several high-profile names, including England’s Sophia Dunkley and Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu, went unsold.
Team-wise Signings at WPL Auction 2027
UP Warriorz (most active franchise – 8 signings, ~₹2.60 crore spent)
Sophie Molineux (₹1.10 cr), Sneh Rana, Grace Harris, Sushma Verma, Asha Sobhana (₹30 lakh each), Kathryn Bryce, Manali Dakshini, Sahana Pawar (₹10 lakh each).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (4 signings)
Jess Jonassen (₹40 lakh), Tejal Hasabnis & Chloe Tryon (₹30 lakh each), Vrinda Dinesh (₹10 lakh).
Delhi Capitals (4 signings)
Kiran Navgire (₹75 lakh), Uma Kashvi / Kashvi Kandikuppa, Kirstie Gordon, Nazma Khan (₹10 lakh each).
Gujarat Giants (3 signings)
Kamalini (₹40 lakh), Orla Prendergast (₹30 lakh), Samaira Raghav (₹10 lakh).
Mumbai Indians (6 signings – mostly base-price deals)
Shweta Sehrawat (₹20 lakh), Disha Kasat, Latika Inamdar, Bharti Rawal, Sanika Chalke, Akshita Bhagat (₹10 lakh each).
WPL 2027 Season Dates & Defending Champions
The fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League will run from 14 January to 7 February 2027. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions after their successful 2026 campaign.
Each team can have a maximum of 18 players (including up to 6 overseas) under a ₹15 crore salary cap for the cycle.
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Why the WPL Auction 2027 Matters
The mini-auction allowed teams to address specific gaps after retentions. UP Warriorz, who finished at the bottom in recent seasons, made the boldest moves by securing Molineux and strengthening their all-round and spin options. Defending champions RCB and consistent performers like Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals focused on targeted additions.
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