The Hundred Women’s 2026 auction rewrote the record books as the competition entered its new investor-led era. With team salary pots doubled to £880,000, franchises went all-in on global talent.
Australia’s Beth Mooney and New Zealand’s Sophie Devine emerged as the most expensive players at £210,000 each, snapped up by Trent Rockets and Welsh Fire respectively.
Sunrisers Leeds splashed £190,000 on USA’s Danielle Gibson, while South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk fetched £170,000 from London Spirit.
The auction saw IPL-style bidding wars, with eight franchises combining pre-auction retentions and direct signings with aggressive auction strategies. The result? Eight stacked squads featuring the world’s best across England, Australia, India, South Africa, New Zealand, and the West Indies, setting the stage for the most competitive Hundred season yet.
Most Expensive Players at The Hundred Women’s Auction 2026
| Player | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Mooney | Trent Rockets | £210,000 |
| Sophie Devine | Welsh Fire | £210,000 |
| Danielle Gibson | Sunrisers Leeds | £190,000 |
| Nadine de Klerk | London Spirit | £170,000 |
| Lauren Bell | Southern Brave | £140,000 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | Trent Rockets | £140,000 |
Full Squad List After The Hundred Women’s 2026 Auction
After an intense auction, the eight teams have completed their squads for the upcoming season. Below is the full squad list for each franchise following the 2026 auction.
1. Birmingham Phoenix
The Phoenix built their squad around Australian superstar Ellyse Perry (£100,000) and England’s explosive Alice Capsey (£130,000), their most expensive player. Left-arm spinner Linsey Smith matched Perry’s price at £100,000, giving Phoenix a well-rounded spin attack. Pace ace Lauren Filer (£95,000) adds firepower, while young Davina Perrin and Aussie leg-spinner Alana King provide depth. A balanced squad with batting flair and bowling variety.
| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Alice Capsey | £130,000 |
| Ellyse Perry | £100,000 |
| Linsey Smith | £100,000 |
| Lauren Filer | £95,000 |
| Tammy Beaumont | £70,000 |
| Davina Perrin | £50,000 |
| Alana King | £37,500 |
| Jemima Spence | £37,500 |
| Lucy Hamilton | £35,000 |
| Eva Gray | £30,000 |
| Cordelia Griffith | £27,500 |
| Emma Lamb | £27,500 |
| Phoebe Brett | £27,500 |
| Esmae MacGregor | £16,000 |
| Annerie Dercksen | £15,000 |
| Eve O’Neill | £15,000 |
2. London Spirit
Spirit invested heavily in South African talent, with Nadine de Klerk (£170,000) their marquee auction buy and Marizanne Kapp (£130,000) retained as a world-class all-rounder. England spinner Charlie Dean and wicketkeeper Amy Jones both came at £85,000, forming a strong English core. The addition of West Indian power-hitter Deandra Dottin at a bargain £37,500 could prove the steal of the auction. Lord’s will host serious firepower this summer.
| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Nadine de Klerk | £170,000 |
| Marizanne Kapp | £130,000 |
| Charlie Dean | £85,000 |
| Charis Pavely | £85,000 |
| Mahika Gaur | £75,000 |
| Grace Harris | £70,000 |
| Amy Jones | £70,000 |
| Deandra Dottin | £37,500 |
| Sterre Kalis | £27,500 |
| Marie Kelly | £20,000 |
| Phoebe Turner | £20,000 |
| Seren Smale | £15,000 |
| Lucy Higham | £15,000 |
| Josephine Groves | £15,000 |
3. Manchester Super Giants
On paper, the Super Giants may have assembled the most star-studded overseas trio in Hundred history. Meg Lanning (£95,000), Smriti Mandhana (£90,000), and India’s Richa Ghosh (£50,000) join Sophie Ecclestone (£110,000), arguably the world’s best spinner. Paige Scholfield topped their price list at £115,000, reflecting her domestic form. Matthew Mott’s squad has serious match-winners at every position.
| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Paige Scholfield | £115,000 |
| Sophie Ecclestone | £110,000 |
| Meg Lanning | £95,000 |
| Smriti Mandhana | £90,000 |
| Ryana MacDonald-Gay | £75,000 |
| Kathryn Bryce | £65,000 |
| Richa Ghosh | £50,000 |
| Mady Villiers | £45,000 |
| Grace Ballinger | £42,500 |
| Maitlan Brown | £40,000 |
| Grace Scrivens | £40,000 |
| Jo Gardner | £17,000 |
| Natasha Wraith | £15,000 |
| Rebecca Tyson | £15,000 |
4. MI London
The Mumbai Indians-backed franchise went with a completely fresh core. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews leads the charge at £120,000, followed by England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge (£110,000) and New Zealand’s Amelia Kerr (£80,000). Australia’s Nic Carey at £95,000 adds all-round muscle. With Kira Chathli also valued at £80,000, MI London have spread their investment across multiple match-winners rather than loading up on one marquee name.
| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | £120,000 |
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge | £110,000 |
| Nic Carey | £95,000 |
| Amelia Kerr | £80,000 |
| Kira Chathli | £80,000 |
| Chinelle Henry | £70,000 |
| Kirstie Gordon | £55,000 |
| Hollie Armitage | £45,000 |
| Alexa Stonehouse | £42,500 |
| Tara Norris | £35,000 |
| Alice Davidson-Richards | £30,000 |
| Alice Monaghan | £27,500 |
| Ellie Threlkeld | £15,000 |
| Kalea Moore | £15,000 |
| Danielle Gregory | £15,000 |
5. Southern Brave
The Brave prioritized retention and continuity. Lauren Bell topped their auction spend at £140,000, making her one of the six most expensive players overall. South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, one of the world’s best white-ball batters, came at a surprisingly low £75,000. India’s Jemimah Rodrigues (£60,000) and Australia’s Sophie Molineux (£47,500) round out the overseas contingent. England spinner Sarah Glenn at £75,000 strengthens a well-balanced bowling unit.
| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Lauren Bell | £140,000 |
| Issy Wong | £130,000 |
| Tilly Corteen-Coleman | £105,000 |
| Maia Bouchier | £85,000 |
| Laura Wolvaardt | £75,000 |
| Sarah Glenn | £75,000 |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | £60,000 |
| Sophie Molineux | £47,500 |
| Jodi Grewcock | £30,000 |
| Lizelle Lee | £27,500 |
| Rebecca Odgers | £15,000 |
| Phoebe Franklin | £15,000 |
| Daisy Gibb | £15,000 |
| Ellie Anderson | £15,000 |
6. Sunrisers Leeds (Defending Champions)
The defending champions made a bold statement by signing USA’s Danielle Gibson for £190,000, the third-highest price at the auction. They retained their championship-winning spine with Annabel Sutherland (£130,000) and Phoebe Litchfield (£120,000), while adding Jess Jonassen (£110,000) for spin depth. India’s Deepti Sharma at a bargain £27,500 could be the value pick of the tournament. Sun TV Network’s 100% ownership means no budget constraints on ambition.
| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Danielle Gibson | £190,000 |
| Annabel Sutherland | £130,000 |
| Phoebe Litchfield | £120,000 |
| Jess Jonassen | £110,000 |
| Cassidy McCarthy | £65,000 |
| Kate Cross | £50,000 |
| Deepti Sharma | £27,500 |
| Bryony Smith | £27,500 |
| Lauren Winfield-Hill | £27,500 |
| Hannah Baker | £18,000 |
| Maddie Ward | £15,000 |
| Rachel Slater | £15,000 |
| Florence Miller | £15,000 |
| Claudie Cooper | £15,000 |
7. Trent Rockets
The Rockets went biggest of all at the top. Beth Mooney (£210,000) became the joint-most expensive player in Hundred Women’s history, and alongside retained Nat Sciver-Brunt (£140,000), they boast arguably the best top-three in the tournament. Ash Gardner (£100,000) provides explosive all-round ability, while Sophia Dunkley (£78,000) adds middle-order solidity. With depth across batting and bowling, the Rockets look like genuine title contenders.
| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Beth Mooney | £210,000 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | £140,000 |
| Ash Gardner | £100,000 |
| Sophia Dunkley | £78,000 |
| Kim Garth | £42,000 |
| Emma Jones | £35,000 |
| Bess Heath | £32,500 |
| Katie Levick | £32,500 |
| Ailsa Lister | £30,000 |
| Georgia Adams | £30,000 |
| Millicent Taylor | £27,500 |
| Georgia Elwiss | £27,500 |
| Charley Phillips | £15,000 |
| Samantha Bates | £15,000 |
| Grace Johnson | £15,000 |
8. Welsh Fire
The Fire committed to a youth-and-firepower strategy, anchored by Sophie Devine at £210,000, matching Mooney as the auction’s most expensive signing. New Zealand captain Devine brings a T20I pedigree, while England all-rounder Freya Kemp (£120,000) and seamer Em Arlott (£110,000) form a strong English core. Australia’s Georgia Wareham (£100,000) and Georgia Voll (£80,000) add flair. A young, aggressive squad built to entertain.
| Player | Price |
|---|---|
| Sophie Devine | £210,000 |
| Freya Kemp | £120,000 |
| Em Arlott | £110,000 |
| Georgia Wareham | £100,000 |
| Georgia Voll | £80,000 |
| Ella McCaughan | £30,000 |
| Heather Graham | £27,500 |
| Sarah Bryce | £25,000 |
| Abi Norgrove | £21,000 |
| Fi Morris | £20,000 |
| Sophia Smale | £20,000 |
| Grace Thompson | £20,000 |
| Rhianna Southby | £20,000 |
| Grace Potts | £15,000 |
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Conclusion: Bigger, Bolder, Record-Breaking Cricket!
The Hundred Women’s 2026 auction has set a new benchmark for women’s cricket investment. With salary pots doubled to £880,000 and record-breaking fees for Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine at £210,000 each, the competition now rivals top global leagues in financial commitment.
Every franchise has assembled genuinely competitive squads, blending English talent with international superstars from Australia, India, South Africa, New Zealand, and the West Indies. The involvement of IPL-backed owners like Reliance Industries and Sun TV Network signals long-term growth for the women’s game. From July 21 to August 16, expect the most fiercely contested Hundred season in history.
