146 cricketers, 27 seats, one auction—Kochi is the place to watch. The WPL 2027 auction opens at 5:30 PM on Oct 28, and every franchise has to pick wisely.
England’s Sophia Dunkley and Australia’s Sophie Molineux sit at the top of the price chart, each demanding a Rs 50 lakh base. Their presence signals the auction’s high‑stakes nature.
India’s own G Kamalini and Kiran Navgire, along with Aussie Heather Graham and Jess Jonassen, have set their base at Rs 40 lakh. Of the 119 Indian players, 22 are capped and 97 are uncapped, while 27 overseas slots include 14 capped and 13 uncapped names.
Mumbai Indians swooped on Tara Norris from UP Warriorz at a Rs 10 lakh base. The USA left‑arm seamer, who turned heads with a 5/29 haul against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, now bolsters Mumbai’s bowling depth.
The auction is a balancing act. Teams have only 20 Indian slots and seven overseas spots, forcing them to weigh budgets against talent. Each bid could shift a franchise’s fortunes.
The final bell rings at 5:30 PM, sealing the squads that will battle in the 2027 season that kicks off in March.