₹1.10 crore — Sophie Molineux highest earner at WPL auction
Sophie Molineux fetched ₹1.10 crore at the WPL 2027 mini-auction while Jess Jonassen joined RCB for ₹40 lakh. UP Warriorz led the spending with multiple value signings.
Sophie Molineux was purchased for ₹1.10 crore at the WPL 2027 mini-auction in Kochi on 28 October, the highest bid of the sale. She missed the entire 2026 season after undergoing hip surgery. Forty slots were available across the five franchises.
Jess Jonassen joined Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹40 lakh, her base price. G Kamalini moved to Gujarat Giants for ₹40 lakh after being released by Mumbai Indians. Sneh Rana signed for UP Warriorz for ₹30 lakh, her base price.
Kathryn Bryce was bought by UP Warriorz for ₹10 lakh. UP Warriorz completed the most signings at the auction, focusing on value additions to strengthen their squad depth ahead of the 2027 season.
CricHubb Take
Molineux's ₹1.10 crore price after a year-long injury absence shows how quickly franchises value proven overseas all-rounders once they return to international cricket.