On Wednesday, October 28, the WPL 2027 Auction was held in Kochi, where franchises battled to land important overseas and domestic talent ahead of the coming season. Across the two sessions, a number of players drew hefty bids.
Wednesday’s auction saw 25 players sold in all, seven of whom were overseas. There were also 14 uncapped players who found buyers. Together, five franchises spent a massive INR 73.10 crore to bring various players into their respective squads. Here we look at the three most expensive players from the WPL 2027 auction.
Here are the 3 most expensive players picked in the WPL 2027 Auction:
3. Jess Jonassen—INR 40 Lakhs (RCB)
Jess Jonassen, Australian spinner, fetched INR 40 lakhs by the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The southpaw all-rounder has 438 runs and 96 wickets for Australia in 105 WT20Is. Jonassen has earned a reputation as a spinner who reliably bowls tight, economical spells and takes vital wickets at crucial moments, celebrated for her calm under the greatest pressure, especially in the death overs.
2. Kiran Navgire—INR 75 lakhs (DC)
Delhi Capitals splurged INR 75 lakhs on Kiran Navgire, who has played 6 T20Is for India. She played for UP Warriorz in WPL, scoring 435 runs in 31 games, with three fifties at a strike rate of 134.67. This capped Indian batter is recognized for her aggressive style at the top of the order, along with her ability to find the boundary at a high rate. She can comfortably fit into the top four and deliver an explosive start.
1. Sophie Molineux—INR 1.10 crores (UPW)
Sophie Molineux was the most expensive buy in the WPL 2027 auction, as UP Warriorz spent INR 1.10 crores on her. Molineux has a good record for Australia, with 57 T20I wickets and 118 runs. This enhances her appeal as a versatile all-round choice, and Molineux has led Australia in multiple formats, so she brings leadership know-how to the team. She had featured in the 2024 and 2025 WPL seasons, turning out in 10 matches for Royal Challengers Bengaluru prior to being released.
