Kochi, Oct. 28 -- Australia captain Sophie Molineux emerged as the most expensive player at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction in Kochi, with UP Warriorz (UPW) securing her for Rs 1.1 crore (approximately USD 120,000). Indian middle-order batter Kiran Navgire was the highest-paid Indian player, joining Delhi Capitals (DC) for Rs 75 lakh on Wednesday.

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who remained inactive during the first 10 sets, made their first purchase in the accelerated round, signing Australian all-rounder Jess Jonassen for her base price of Rs 40 lakh. RCB also acquired South African all-rounder Chloe Tryon for Rs 30 lakh. Grace Harris, released by RCB ahead of the auction, returned to her former fr...