Sophie Molineux lands big payday, 15-year-old Uma Kashvi scripts history

WPL 2027 auction: Sophie Molineux became the biggest buy at the auction, joining UP Warriorz for Rs 1.10 crore. Fifteen-year-old Uma Kashvi made headlines after Delhi Capitals signed her for Rs 10 lakh, as 25 players were sold in Kochi.Sophie Molineux became the most expensive player in WPL 2027 auction, Uma Kashvi youngest-ever buy. Courtesy: PTI/InstagramNew Delhi,Oct 28, 2026 21:35 ISTSophie Molineux emerged as the biggest buy at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction, while 15-year-old Uma Kashvi made headlines after being picked up by Delhi Capitals at the Grand Hyatt in Kochi on Wednesday, October 28.A total of 25 players were sold at the auction as the five franchises looked to strengthen their squads ahead of the upcoming season. Australian all-rounder Molineux attracted a bidding battle between UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bengaluru before UPW secured her services for Rs 1.10 crore.Molineux, who was part of RCB's title-winning campaign in 2024 and recently took over as Australia's captain, had entered the auction at a base price of Rs 50 lakh.WPL 2027 Auction Highlights Kiran Navgire was another major buy, with Delhi Capitals securing the Indian batter for Rs 75 lakh. Gujarat Giants picked up wicketkeeper-batter G Kamalini for Rs 40 lakh, while RCB signed Australian left-arm spinner Jess Jonassen for the same amount.UMA KASHVI MAKES HER MARKThe auction also provided a significant moment for young Indian talent as Delhi Capitals signed 15-year-old Uma Kashvi for Rs 10 lakh. Her selection highlighted the opportunities the WPL offers emerging cricketers, giving them a chance to share a dressing room with established international stars. Delhi also signed Scotland spinner Kirstie Gordon and uncapped all-rounder Nazma Khan for Rs 10 lakh each. Gujarat Giants, meanwhile, secured Ireland all-rounder Orla Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh. However, the Capitals didn't sign a wicketkeeper after releasing Lizelle Lee with Mamatha Madiwala as their only option.NAVGIRE, KAMALINI AMONG OTHER BUYSUP Warriorz were among the busiest teams, signing eight players at the auction. Alongside Molineux, they brought in India all-rounder Sneh Rana, Australian all-rounder Grace Harris and wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma for Rs 30 lakh each. Scotland all-rounder Kathryn Bryce, Manali Dakshini and Sahana Pawar joined for Rs 10 lakh apiece, while Asha Sobhana was signed for Rs 30 lakh.Mumbai Indians focused on strengthening their Indian contingent, signing Disha Kasat, Latika Inamdar, Bharti Rawal, Sanika Chalke and Akshita Bhagat for Rs 10 lakh each. They also secured Shweta Sehrawat for Rs 20 lakh.RCB added depth with Jonassen, Tejal Hasabnis and South Africa all-rounder Chloe Tryon, each signed for Rs 30 lakh, while Vrinda Dinesh joined for Rs 10 lakh. Gujarat Giants also picked up Kamalini for Rs 40 lakh and Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh, while Samaira Raghav was signed for Rs 10 lakh.List of players sold in the WPL 2027 auctionSophie Molineux — UP Warriorz — Rs 1.10 croreKiran Navgire — Delhi Capitals — Rs 75 lakhG Kamalini — Gujarat Giants — Rs 40 lakhJess Jonassen — RCB — Rs 40 lakhSneh Rana — UP Warriorz — Rs 30 lakhOrla Prendergast — Gujarat Giants — Rs 30 lakhGrace Harris — UP Warriorz — Rs 30 lakhSushma Verma — UP Warriorz — Rs 30 lakhDisha Kasat — Mumbai Indians — Rs 10 lakhLatika Inamdar — Mumbai Indians — Rs 10 lakhBharti Rawal — Mumbai Indians — Rs 10 lakhSanika Chalke — Mumbai Indians — Rs 10 lakhKathryn Bryce — UP Warriorz — Rs 10 lakhUma Kashvi — Delhi Capitals — Rs 10 lakhKirstie Gordon — Delhi Capitals — Rs 10 lakhManali Dakshini — UP Warriorz — Rs 10 lakhSahana Pawar — UP Warriorz — Rs 10 lakhSamaira Raghav — Gujarat Giants — Rs 10 lakhTejal Hasabnis – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Rs 30 lakhAsha Sobhana – UP Warriorz – Rs 30 lakhVrinda Dinesh – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Rs 10 lakhShweta Sehrawat – Mumbai Indians (MI) – Rs 20 lakhChloe Tryon – Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Rs 30 lakhAkshita Bhagat – Mumbai Indians (MI) – Rs 10 lakhNazma Khan – Delhi Capitals (DC) – Rs 10 lakhFull squads of all 5 teams after WPL 2027 auctionDelhi Capitals (DC)Retained: Annabel Sutherland*, Chinelle Henry*, Deeya Yadav, Jemimah Rodriguez, Laura Wolvaardt*, Lucy Hamilton*, Mamatha Madiwala, Marizanne Kapp*, Minnu Mani, N Sree Charani, Nandni Sharma, Niki Prasad, Shafali VermaBrought in auction: Kiran Navgire – Rs 75 lakh, Uma Kashvi – Rs 10 lakh, Kirstie Gordon – Rs 10 lakh, Nazma Khan – Rs 10 lakhGujarat Giants (GG)Retained: Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner*, Beth Mooney*, Bharti Fulmali, Georgia Wareham*, Happy Kumari, Jintimani Kalita, Kanika Ahuja, Kashvee Gautam, Kim Garth*, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Renuka Singh, Sophie Devine*, Tanuja Kanwer, Yastika BhatiaBrought in auction: G Kamalini – Rs 40 lakh, Orla Prendergast – Rs 30 lakh, Samaira Raghav – Rs 10 lakhMumbai Indians (MI)Retained: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr*, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews*, Natalie Sciver Brunt*, Nicola Carey*, Rahila Firdous, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail*, Vaishnavi SharmaBrought in auction: Disha Kasat – Rs 10 lakh, Latika Inamdar – Rs 10 lakh, Bharti Rawal – Rs 10 lakh, Sanika Chalke – Rs 10 lakh, Shweta Sehrawat – Rs 20 lakh, Akshita Bhagat – Rs 10 lakhRoyal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)Retained: Arundhati Reddy, Ellyse Perry*, Georgia Voll*, Lauren Bell*, Nadine De Klerk*, Pooja Vastrakar, Prathyoosha Kumar, Prema Rawat, Radha Yadav, Richa Ghosh, Sayali Satghare, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti MandhanaBrought in auction: Jess Jonassen – Rs 40 lakh, Tejal Hasabnis – Rs 30 lakh, Vrinda Dinesh – Rs 10 lakh, Chloe Tryon – Rs 30 lakhUP Warriorz (UPWRetained: Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Meg Lanning*, Phoebe Litchfield*, Pratika Rawal, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone*, Tara Norris*Brought in auction: Sophie Molineux – Rs 1.10 crore, Sneh Rana – Rs 30 lakh, Grace Harris – Rs 30 lakh, Sushma Verma – Rs 30 lakh, Kathryn Bryce – Rs 10 lakh, Manali Dakshini – Rs 10 lakh, Sahana Pawar – Rs 10 lakh, Asha Sobhana – Rs 30 lakh- Ends