WPL 2027 auction: 146 players set to go under the hammer as top overseas stars command highest base prices

The Women's Premier League has unveiled its auction shortlist ahead of the October 28 event in Kochi, with Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Molineux among the highest-priced players as franchises prepare to strengthen their squads for the 2027 season.

Women's Premier League (WPL) auction list announced, featuring the TATA WPL trophy and official auction announcement graphic.

Photo Credit: Women’s Premier League

The player auction for the TATA Women’s Premier League 2027 is set to take place in Kochi, Kerala on 28 October, with 146 players competing for 27 available slots.

The auction pool comprises 119 Indian players, including 22 capped and 97 uncapped players, with 20 slots available for Indian players. The overseas contingent features 27 players including six players from Associate Nations, comprising 14 capped and 13 uncapped players, with seven slots available.

An overview of the 146 registered players is as follows:

Sr. No

Capped/Uncapped players

No. of players

1

Capped Indians

22

2

Capped Overseas

14

3

Uncapped Indian

97

4

Uncapped overseas

13

Total

146

The list features several established international and Indian players, with Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Molineux registering at the highest base price of ₹50 lakh. G. Kamalini, Kiran Navgire, Heather Graham and Jess Jonassen have registered at a base price of ₹40 lakh.

A total of 30 players have registered at a base price of ₹30 lakh.

The TATA WPL 2027 Auction is scheduled to commence at 5:30 PM.

CLICK HERE to check the full TATA WPL Auction 2027 List

DEVAJIT SAIKIA

Honorary Secretary

BCCI