UP Warriorz sign Sophie Molineux for Rs 1.10 crore at WPL auction

UP Warriorz secured Australian spinner Sophie Molineux for Rs 1.10 crore after outbidding Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Women's Premier League 2027 mini-auction in Kochi. The franchise completed an 18-member squad after signing eight players in total.

UP Warriorz opened bidding at Rs 50 lakh and the price reached Rs 1.10 crore within a minute. Grace Harris and Sushma Verma joined UP Warriorz for Rs 30 lakh each, while Sneh Rana was also signed for the same amount. Gujarat Giants bought G Kamalini for Rs 40 lakh.

Chamari Athapaththu went unsold during the auction held at the Grand Hyatt. Mumbai Indians could not sign additional overseas players due to the six-foreign-player limit. Teams had Rs 8.15 crore available before bidding began on 28 October.