WPL 2027 Auction: Mumbai Indians Bolster Squad With Triple Signing
Mumbai Indians bolster their squad with Disha Kasat, Latika Inamdar, and Bharti Rawal at the WPL 2027 auction in Kochi.
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction in Kochi witnessed some strategic moves as franchises looked to strengthen their rosters. Among the key highlights, the Mumbai Indians (MI) made a decisive move by securing three new talents to add depth and versatility to their championship-contending squad.
Mumbai Indians Go for Domestic Talent
Mumbai Indians focused on uncapped talent, signing batter Disha Kasat, wicketkeeper-batter Latika Inamdar, and spinner Bharti Rawal. Each player was acquired for their base price of Rs 10 lakh.
Disha Kasat, who previously played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), has been a standout performer for Vidarbha in domestic cricket. She recently showcased her prowess in the Senior Women's T20 Trophy in Lucknow, where she anchored a chase against Punjab with a brilliant unbeaten 66 off 52 balls. Beyond her batting, Kasat is highly regarded for her fielding abilities, making her a valuable asset for MI.
Joining her is Latika Inamdar, a wicketkeeper-batter who also impressed during the same match against Punjab, contributing a quickfire 17 runs off just eight deliveries. To round out their acquisitions, MI added the spin options of Bharti Rawal, also for Rs 10 lakh.
UP Warriorz Make Big Splashes
While Mumbai Indians focused on base-price acquisitions, the UP Warriorz (UPW) were aggressive in their bidding, particularly for international stars.
- Sophie Molineux: The Australian all-rounder became one of the biggest acquisitions for UP Warriorz, signed for Rs 1.10 crore. A bidding war erupted between UPW and RCB—the team Molineux helped lead to a title in 2024—before the UP-based franchise emerged victorious.
- Grace Harris: The Australian all-rounder makes a return to the UP Warriorz for Rs 30 lakh. Harris, who was part of RCB's 2026 title-winning squad, was released by the Bengaluru side to make room for Ellyse Perry's return.
- Sneh Rana: The Indian all-rounder, with previous experience at Gujarat Giants, Delhi Capitals, and RCB, joined the UP Warriorz at her base price of Rs 30 lakh.
Other Notable Auction Moves
The auction also saw the Gujarat Giants (GG) securing the services of Ireland's all-rounder Orla Prendergast for Rs 30 lakh.
However, not every star found a home in this round. In a surprising turn of events, Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu attracted no bids in Set 2 and went unsold, leaving fans and analysts wondering about her future in the league.