WPL 2027 auction: 3 most expensive Indian players sold

The WPL 2027 auction took place on October 28, 2026, with franchises competing for 27 available slots from a pool of 150 shortlisted players. Indian talent drew strong interest across the bidding table throughout the day.

Among the Indian players sold, a clear price hierarchy emerged. Kiran Navgire topped the Indian standings, while G. Kamalini and a group of four players rounded out the most expensive domestic buys of the day.

1. Kiran Navgire (Delhi Capitals) – INR 75 lakhs

Kiran Navgire was the highest-priced Indian player at the WPL 2027 auction, with Delhi Capitals securing her for ₹75 lakh. Her base price had been set at ₹40 lakh, and the bidding pushed well beyond that figure. Navgire finished as the second-most expensive player across the entire auction, with only Australia’s Sophie Molineux — sold to UP Warriorz for ₹1.1 crore — commanding a higher price on the day.

Navgire is known for her explosive batting and big-hitting ability, but has yet to have a consistent run of form throughout a season. She will be looking to make a mark in this season with her new team, and repay the faith they have shown in her with the notable sum.

2. G. Kamalini (Gujarat Giants) – INR 40 lakhs

The young Indian wicketkeeper-batter G. Kamalini was purchased by Gujarat Giants for ₹40 lakh, making her the second-most expensive Indian player sold at the auction. Notably, Kamalini had been one of the headline buys at the WPL 2025 auction held on December 15, 2024, in Bengaluru, where Mumbai Indians paid ₹1.6 crore for her when she was just 16 years old.

Kamalini has been highly rated as a keeper batter, but her potential participation in the 2027 Women’s Under-19 World Cup, which clashes with the WPL, could see her miss the entire season. However, the Tamil Nadu player is one to watch for the future, and a potential long-term star for the Giants.

3. Sneh Rana, Sushma Verma, Asha Sobhana (UP Warriorz) and Tejal Hasabnis (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) – INR 30 lakhs

Four Indian players each fetched ₹30 lakh, forming a joint-third tier among Indian purchases at the WPL 2027 auction. UP Warriorz were the busiest franchise in this group, adding experienced all-rounder Sneh Rana, wicketkeeper Sushma Verma and leg-spinner Asha Sobhana to their squad, all at ₹30 lakh apiece. Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured batter Tejal Hasabnis for the same amount.

Rana and Sobhana add vital domestic spin bowling pedigree to an attack that already features world-class options like Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma and new signing Sophie Molineux. Sushma adds vital experience with the gloves. For defending champions RCB, the addition of Hasabnis adds prowess to their middle order.