WPL 2027 Auction: Delhi Capitals Snap Up Kiran Navgire for Rs 75 Lakh
Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants make key moves at the WPL 2027 mini-auction in Kochi. Read about the top buys and players who went unsold.
The excitement of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 has officially kicked off with the mini-auction in Kochi. As franchises scramble to fill 27 available slots across five teams, the bidding war has already seen some significant movements, with Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants securing key talent to bolster their rosters.
Bidding Wars and Big Wins
The Delhi Capitals made a bold statement by securing Kiran Navgire, marking their first acquisition of the mini-auction. Navgire, who previously played for the UP Warriorz, became the center of a heated battle between two powerhouses. While the Mumbai Indians opened the bidding at Rs 40 lakh, the Delhi Capitals quickly entered the fray, driving the price up to Rs 70 lakh.
The contest ended when the Delhi Capitals pushed the bid to Rs 75 lakh, forcing the Mumbai Indians to withdraw and sealing the deal for the franchise.
On the other hand, the Gujarat Giants focused on youth and potential by signing G Kamalini. A prolific scorer for Tamil Nadu and India A, Kamalini has yet to fully translate her domestic dominance into WPL success, but the Giants see immense potential in her. She was picked up for her base price of Rs 40 lakh after no other teams entered the bidding process.
The Heartbreak of the Unsold
While some players celebrated new contracts, others faced the disappointment of going unsold despite their credentials. The auction saw several high-profile names fail to attract a single bid:
- Raghvi Bist: The first player to go under the hammer, Bist, who has two T20 Internationals under her belt, went unsold at her base price of Rs 30 lakh.
- Ayushi Soni: Despite having experience in one T20 International and a WPL appearance in 2025, Soni also failed to find a buyer at Rs 30 lakh.
- Sophia Dunkley: The English star, who played six matches for the Gujarat Giants in the first season, went unsold at a base price of Rs 50 lakh.
- Tejal Hasabnis: The Maharashtra middle-order batter, known for her power-hitting and currently part of India's ODI squad for the Zimbabwe series, also missed out on a franchise deal.
The Road Ahead for WPL 2027
The mini-auction in Kochi is a strategic puzzle for the five franchises, with a total of 146 players set to go under the hammer. With only 27 spots available, the competition is fierce.
Eyes are now on the remaining pool of talent. High-profile Indian players like Sneh Rana and Sushma Verma, as well as Australian heavyweights Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, and Sophie Molineux, are expected to be the next big targets as teams look to finalize their squads for the upcoming season.