WPL 2027: Full squad of UP Warriorz after auction ft. Deepti Sharma, Meg Lanning
UP Warriorz entered the WPL 2027 auction with the highest purse value of ₹3.75 crore.
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction has concluded, and all five teams will now head into the final round of preparation for the upcoming season. The lucrative event saw five franchises collectively spending INR 6.25 crore to acquire 25 players in total.
UP Warriorz entered the WPL 2027 auction with the highest purse value of INR 3.75 crore. The franchise was the most active at the auction. They had the biggest purse and needed to fill 8 slots to complete their squad.
UP Warriorz have been the worst-performing franchise in the WPL. They finished the inaugural season in third place. But their performance in the next three seasons went downwards. They finished fourth in the second season and fifth in the next two editions.
The franchise looks very keen to do well in the upcoming edition. They will be hoping for a better show in the WPL 2027. The franchise made some notable signings, including the most expensive purchase at the event.
WPL 2027: UP Warriorz Women (UPW) sign 8 players at auction
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UP Warriorz spent a total of INR 2.5 crore at the auction and signed 8 players, including three overseas picks. The franchise made headlines when they signed Australian T20I captain Sophie Molineux for INR 1.1 crore, making her the most expensive purchase at the event.
She will bring her international experience to the squad and also give leadership options. Grace Harris (INR 30 lakh) and Kathryn Bryce (INR 10 lakh) were the other two overseas picks. Harris was picked to fill the much-needed openers’ slot.
Sneh Rana and Asha Sobhana Joy are two good purchases for Indian capped players. Asha was rebought by the franchise. Sushma Verma, Sahana Pawar, and Manali Dakshini are the other picks for them at the WPL 2027 auction.
Retained Players
Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud, Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Pratika Rawal, Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh, Sophie Ecclestone, Tara Norris
Bought in the auction
- Sophie Molineux (INR 1.10 crore)
- Sneh Rana (INR 30 lakh)
- Grace Harris (INR 30 lakh)
- Sushma Verm (INR 30 lakh)
- Kathryn Bryce (INR 10 lakh)
- Manali Dakshini (INR 10 lakh)
- Sahana Pawar (INR 10 lakh)
- Asha Sobhana (INR 30 lakh)
WPL 2027: UP Warriorz Women (UPW) full squad
Deepti Sharma, Harleen Deol, Kranti Gaud. Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Pratika Rawal. Shikha Pandey, Shipra Giri, Simran Shaikh. Sophie Ecclestone, Tara Norris, Sophie Molineux. Sneh Rana, Grace Harris, Sushma Verma. Kathryn Bryce, Manali Dakshini, Sahana Pawar. Asha Sobhana
How many players did UPW buy at WPL 2027 auction?
UPW signed 8 players at the WPL 2027 auction.
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