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Sophie Molineux Fetches Rs 1.1 Crore Bid At WPL 2027 Auction

Sophie Molineux Fetches Rs 1.1 Crore Bid At WPL 2027 Auction

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THE BRIEF
1

Australia captain and spinner Sophie Molineux secured the highest bid of Rs 1.1 crore at the Women's Premier League 2027 auction, sold to UP Warriorz after outbidding Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

2

UP Warriorz finished as the most active franchise in the mini-auction by filling all eight available slots, including three overseas players, while retaining a purse of ₹1.15 crore.

3

India batter Kiran Navgire emerged as the second-most expensive purchase, going to Delhi Capitals for ₹75 lakh after a bidding war with Mumbai Indians.