Molineux mania! UP Warriorz outgun RCB in Rs 1.10 cr showstopper at WPL auction

UP Warriorz signed Australian allrounder Sophie Molineux for Rs 1.10 crore following an intense bidding battle with Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the WPL auction in Kochi. UP opened the bidding at Rs 50 lakh before outlasting RCB to secure the former champion. CEO Kshemal Waingankar emphasized that the franchise was determined to acquire Molineux to bolster the squad's leadership and flexibility alongside compatriot Meg Lanning.

UP Warriorz also added Australian batter Grace Harris and offspinner Sneh Rana for Rs 30 lakh each, alongside wicketkeeper Sushma Verma. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals secured Kiran Navgire for Rs 75 lakh, and Gujarat Giants picked up Gunalan Kamalini for Rs 40 lakh. Sri Lankan veteran Chamari Athapaththu unexpectedly went unsold during the event.