India, Oct. 29 -- The five franchises in the WPL have made their moves, assembling their strongest possible squads for the upcoming season. The mini-auction in Kochi witnessed 25 of the 27 vacant spots being filled at a combined cost of Rs.6.25 crore.

UP Warriorz entered the auction with the biggest purse and had eight spots to fill. They spent the most, as was expected. Mumbai Indians kept a low profile, given their purse ahead of the event, and filled the remaining spots in their squad, with most purchases coming at the base price.

With the squads now shaped up for the upcoming season, the central question is who actually won the first battle by getting things spot on at the auction.

A total of 150 players registered for the mini-auc...