WPL 2027 auction: Five uncapped Indian players who hit the jackpot

The WPL 2027 auction in Kochi offered emerging Indian cricketers an opportunity to secure contracts and make their mark on one of the biggest stages in women's franchise cricket. While Shweta Sehrawat emerged as the most expensive uncapped Indian player among the five names, Mumbai Indians focused heavily on strengthening their domestic options.Shweta Sehrawat — Mumbai Indians — Rs 20 lakhShweta Sehrawat is an attacking batter who rose to prominence during India's triumph at the inaugural ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup in 2023. She finished as the tournament's leading run-scorer, amassing 297 runs in seven innings at an average of 99. Her ability to score quickly at the top of the order makes her an exciting addition to Mumbai Indians' batting options.Vrinda Dinesh — Royal Challengers Bengaluru — Rs 10 lakhVrinda Dinesh will return to the WPL with a new franchise after Royal Challengers Bengaluru signed the Karnataka batter for Rs 10 lakh at the 2027 auction. The uncapped right-handed batter previously represented UP Warriorz, who had bought her for Rs 1.3 crore at the 2024 auction.Latika Inamdar — Mumbai Indians — Rs 10 lakhLatika Inamdar, a wicketkeeper-batter who represents Vidarbha in domestic cricket, was signed by Mumbai Indians at her base price. She impressed in domestic T20 cricket, including a quickfire 17 off eight balls in a recent Senior Women's T20 Trophy match.Disha Kasat — Mumbai Indians — Rs 10 lakhDisha Kasat is a domestic batter who has previously been part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's WPL setup. The right-handed batter was picked up by Mumbai Indians for Rs 10 lakh. She also demonstrated her ability to anchor a chase in domestic cricket, scoring an unbeaten 66 off 52 balls in a recent Senior Women's T20 Trophy match. Mumbai will hope she can translate that form into opportunities in the WPL.Bharti Rawal — Mumbai Indians — Rs 10 lakhBharti Rawal is a left-arm spinner from Delhi who became one of Mumbai Indians' domestic additions at the auction. Her inclusion gives Mumbai another bowling option as the franchise looks to build depth around its established international stars.