New Delhi, Oct. 28 -- UP Warriorz emerged as the biggest spenders at the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction in Kochi on Wednesday, October 28. The franchise used Rs.2.60 crore of its available budget to complete all slots.

The five participating sides entered the auction with 27 slots to fill. Across the session they acquired 25 players for a combined Rs.6.25 crore. Two places remained vacant after Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru found themselves with insufficient funds to meet the Rs.10 lakh base price for any remaining name on the list.

UP Warriorz began with Rs.3.75 crore, spent Rs.2.60 crore and finished with Rs.1.15 crore still in the bank after filling all eight slots. Royal Challengers Bengaluru started...