UP Warriorz land top pick Sophie Molineux in WPL 2027 auction

UP Warriorz land top pick Sophie Molineux in WPL 2027 auction

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Cricinfo reported that UP Warriorz paid INR 1. 1 crore for Australian captain Sophie Molineux, making her the highest-paid player at the 2027 Women's Premier League auction in Kochi. The purchase placed her ahead of all other overseas and domestic signings.

Cricbuzz said the franchise also re-signed Australian all-rounder Grace Harris and that other teams added several players at base prices. Earlier, the auction pool was expanded by four players, including New Zealand pacer Bree Illing, raising the total to 150 candidates.

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Bree Illing Medhavi Bidhuri Samaira Raghav Avanya Jain Women's Premier League

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Kochi

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October 28, 2026
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UP Warriorz bolster squad with Sophie Molineux and Grace Harris at WPL 2027 auction
UP Warriorz bolster squad with Sophie Molineux and Grace Harris at WPL 2027 auction

Cricbuzz • 28 Oct 17:34

UP Warriorz secured Australian captain Sophie Molineux for INR 1.10 crore and re-signed Grace Harris at INR 30 lakh, while other teams made several base-price signings ahead of the 2027 Women's Premier League season.

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Sophie Molineux tops WPL 2027 auction as UP Warriorz spend INR 1.1 crore
Sophie Molineux tops WPL 2027 auction as UP Warriorz spend INR 1.1 crore

Cricinfo • 28 Oct 16:30

Australia captain Sophie Molineux became the highest-paid player at the WPL 2027 auction, joining UP Warriorz for INR 1.1 crore, while India's Kiran Navgire was the most expensive Indian player at INR 75 lakh.

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UP Warriorz bolster squad with Sophie Molineux and Grace Harris at WPL 2027 auction
UP Warriorz bolster squad with Sophie Molineux and Grace Harris at WPL 2027 auction

Cricbuzz • 28 Oct 15:45

UP Warriorz secured Australian captain Sophie Molineux for INR 1.10 crore and re-signed Grace Harris at INR 30 lakh, while other teams made several base-price signings ahead of the 2027 Women's Premier League season.

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UP Warriorz acquire Australian captain Sophie Molineux for INR 1.10 crore
UP Warriorz acquire Australian captain Sophie Molineux for INR 1.10 crore

Cricbuzz • 28 Oct 13:18

UP Warriorz secured Australia captain Sophie Molineux and re-signed Grace Harris in the WPL 2027 auction, while other teams added several players at base prices.

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Four players added to WPL 2027 auction pool, bringing total to 150
Four players added to WPL 2027 auction pool, bringing total to 150

Cricbuzz • 28 Oct 09:02

New Zealand pacer Bree Illing and three uncapped Indian players have been added to the Women's Premier League 2027 auction list, raising the total to 150 candidates.

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Five new players added to WPL 2027 auction pool, bringing total to 150
Five new players added to WPL 2027 auction pool, bringing total to 150

Cricbuzz • 28 Oct 09:02

Four players, including New Zealand pacer Bree Illing and three uncapped Indian cricketers, were added to the Women's Premier League 2027 auction list, raising the total to 150.

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