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WPL 2027 auction: 146 players to go under the hammer, Sophia Dunkley and Sophie Molineux lead highest base-price bracket

Tuesday, 20-Oct-2026 ● 1 hr ago
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The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 player auction is set to be held in Kochi on October 28, and a total of 146 players have entered the auction pool, shortlisted for 27 available places across the five franchises. England batter Sophia Dunkley and Australia captain Sophie Molineux are the only two players to have registered at the maximum base price of INR 50 lakh. 

The auction list features a total of 119 Indian players, having 22 capped players and 97 uncapped cricketers. The overseas contingent has 27 players, including 14 capped and 13 uncapped cricketers. Six players from associate nations are also part of the pool. 

Meanwhile, West Indies allrounder Deandra Dottin, who was released by UP Warriorz, has not registered for the auction. Australia legspinner Alana King (Delhi Capitals) is another notable absentee. South Africa's Lizelle Lee is also absent from the list. Notably, Lee was Delhi Capitals' leading run-scorer in the last season.

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