WPL teams spend Rs 6.25 crore at Kochi mini-auction

Twenty-five players were sold for a combined Rs 6.25 crore during the Women's Premier League 2027 mini-auction held in Kochi on 28 October. UP Warriorz spent the most, purchasing eight players for Rs 2.60 crore and retaining Rs 1.15 crore after filling all slots.

Sophie Molineux became the only player to cross the Rs 1 crore mark when UP Warriorz secured her for Rs 1.10 crore. Delhi Capitals signed Kiran Navgire for Rs 75 lakh, the highest price for an Indian player, while Gujarat Giants bought G Kamalini for Rs 40 lakh. Mumbai Indians signed Disha Kasat for Rs 10 lakh and acquired Tara Norris in a trade from UP Warriorz.

Delhi Capitals also signed 15-year-old Uma Kashvi and Kirstie Gordon for the base price of Rs 10 lakh each. The auction listed 146 players for 27 available slots across five teams with a total budget of Rs 8.15 crore.