Molineux mania! UP Warriorz outgun RCB in Rs 1.10 cr showstopper at WPL auction
Steady2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 2 days
Wed, 28 October 2026Tue, 3 November 2026
What it is about
Sophie MolineuxGrace HarrisSushma VermaSneh RanaKiran NavgireGunalan KamaliniChamari AthapaththuUP WarriorzRCBDelhi CapitalsGujarat GiantsKochiSophie EcclestoneAnjum ChopraPhoebe LitchfieldDeandra DottinAlyssa HealyMeg LanningAmelia KerrWomen Premier League
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
Times of India
ianslive.in
28 Oct, 17:00over 6 days3 Nov, 12:15
How it spread - 2 original reports
Wed, 28 October 2026
1 report- Times of India17:00first to report
UP Warriorz secured Australia captain Sophie Molineux for Rs 1.10 crore after a bidding battle with RCB at the WPL mini auction in Kochi. They also signed Grace Harris, Sushma Verma and Sneh Rana, prioritising experience. Delhi Capitals bought Kiran Navgire for ₹75 lakh, while Gujarat Giants signed Gunalan Kamalini. Sri Lankan veteran Chamari Athapaththu surprisingly went unsold.
Tue, 3 November 2026
1 report- ianslive.in12:15
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) UP Warriorz face a significant selection dilemma ahead of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 season, with former India captain Anjum Chopra questioning how the franchise will accommodate its overseas stars following the additions of Sophie Molineux and Grace Harris at the auction.