New Delhi, Oct 19: The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction is set to electrify Kochi on October 28, with England's Sophia Dunkley and Australia's Sophie Molineux commanding the highest base price of Rs 50 lakh. This significant valuation highlights their impact and demand in women's cricket.

Following closely, Indian wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini, formerly with Mumbai Indians, and UP Warriorz's Kiran Navgire, along with Australian stars Heather Graham and Jess Jonassen, are listed at a base price of Rs 40 lakh. Another 30 players have set their price at Rs 30 lakh, showcasing a deep pool of talent.

In total, 146 players will compete for 27 available slots at the auction, which kicks off at 5:30 PM at the Grand Hyatt. The player pool includes 119 Indian players, featuring 22 capped and 97 uncapped talents, vying for 20 spots. The overseas contingent comprises 27 players—14 capped and 13 uncapped—competing for the remaining seven slots, with six players from Associate nations also in the mix.

UP Warriorz holds the largest purse at Rs 3.65 crore, with seven slots to fill, including two overseas players. Mumbai Indians, despite having seven vacancies, including one overseas slot, possess the smallest purse at Rs 1 crore. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru have Rs 1.15 crore for five slots, while Delhi Capitals have Rs 1.1 crore for five. Gujarat Giants have the fewest slots to fill—three—with Rs 1.25 crore available. This auction is crucial for teams to build strong squads for the upcoming WPL season, which runs from January 14 to February 7, 2027, serving as a vital preparation for the inaugural 2027 ICC Women's Champions Trophy.

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