World · Sri Lanka Bureau
Molineux, Dunkley set sights high in WPL 2027 auction
England batter Sophia Dunkley and Australia captain Sophie Molineux are the only two players to enter the Women's Premier League 2027 mini auction at the maximum base price of INR 50 lakh. The auction will take place in Kochi on October 28 with 146 players competing for 27 available slots.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
The Women's Premier League is set to conduct its 2027 mini auction later this month, with a notably competitive field of 146 players vying for limited spots across the tournament's franchises. Of the substantial player pool, only two have opted for the highest entry valuation available, signalling their confidence and market positioning ahead of the bidding process.
Sophie Molineux, the Australian captain, and England's Sophia Dunkley are the sole competitors to list themselves at the premium base price of INR 50 lakh. This maximum bracket reflects the calibre of international talent expected to headline the auction, with both players bringing significant experience and leadership credentials to the domestic franchise league.
The Kochi auction represents a key recruitment opportunity for WPL franchises seeking to bolster their squads ahead of the 2027 season. With only 27 positions available across the teams, competition for premium players is expected to be intense. The significant gap between the number of registered players and available slots underscores the highly selective nature of the upcoming auction process.
Photo: Sophie Molineux, then Melbourne Renegades captain, bats in a WBBL match in Perth, October 2021. Bahnfrend via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).