Mumbai Indians Secure Key Players in WPL 2027 Auction

In the recent WPL 2027 auction, Mumbai Indians made significant signings by acquiring Disha Kasat, Latika Inamdar, and Bharti Rawal for Rs 10 lakh each. Kasat, an uncapped batter, has shown impressive form in domestic cricket, while Inamdar and Rawal are expected to bolster the team's performance. The auction also saw UP Warriorz securing Sophie Molineux and Grace Harris, adding excitement to the upcoming season. Read on to discover more about the key players and their potential impact on the league.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 29, 2026, 00:08 IST

Mumbai Indians Make Strategic Signings

Kochi (Keralam) [India], October 28: In a significant move during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction held in Kochi, the Mumbai Indians (MI) have acquired batter Disha Kasat, wicketkeeper-batter Latika Inamdar, and spinner Bharti Rawal, each for Rs 10 lakh.

Disha Kasat, an uncapped player, previously played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and joined MI at her base price. She has been a standout performer for Vidarbha in domestic competitions, particularly alongside Bharti Fulmali.

Recently, Kasat showcased her talent in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy in Lucknow, where she scored an impressive 66 runs off 52 balls while opening the innings against Punjab, as reported by Cricinfo.

Latika Inamdar, also joining MI at her base price of Rs 10 lakh, made a notable contribution with a quick 17 runs off just eight balls in the same match, partnering with Kasat during Vidarbha's chase of 151 runs.

Kasat's exceptional fielding skills are expected to enhance the Mumbai Indians' squad depth and versatility.

The franchise also welcomed uncapped spinner Bharti Rawal for Rs 10 lakh.

In other auction news, UP Warriorz (UPW) secured Australian all-rounder Sophie Molineux for Rs 1.10 crore, following a competitive bidding war with RCB. Molineux was part of RCB's championship-winning team in 2024.

Additionally, UPW re-signed Grace Harris for Rs 30 lakh, who had previously played for the franchise in the 2023, 2024, and 2025 seasons. Harris was released by RCB ahead of the auction as they prepared for the return of Ellyse Perry.

UP Warriorz also acquired Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana for her base price of Rs 30 lakh, with no competing bids. Rana has a history with Gujarat Giants (GG), Delhi Capitals (DC), and RCB.

Furthermore, Ireland's Orla Prendergast was signed by GG for Rs 30 lakh, while Sri Lanka's captain Chamari Athapaththu went unsold in Set 2.