WPL 2027 auction: Navgire backs Delhi Capitals to end four-final drought
Synopsis
Delhi Capitals have never won a WPL title despite reaching every final — and now Kiran Navgire, their ₹75 lakh auction signing and the second-most expensive buy of the WPL 2027 auction, has publicly vowed to change that. With the 2027 season set for 14 January to 7 February, the stakes for DC's fifth final appearance have never felt higher.
Key Takeaways
Kiran Navgire was signed by Delhi Capitals for ₹75 lakh at the WPL 2027 auction in Kochi on 28 October , making her the second-most expensive buy of the auction.
Delhi Capitals have reached the WPL final in all four editions of the tournament but are yet to win the title.
The WPL 2027 season will run from 14 January to 7 February .
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma was picked by UP Warriorz at her base price of ₹30 lakh after going unsold in the previous three auctions.
Uncapped batter Latika Inamdar and Bharti Rawal were both signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹10 lakh each.
India batter Kiran Navgire expressed full confidence in Delhi Capitals winning their maiden Women's Premier League (WPL) title after the franchise secured her services for ₹75 lakh at the WPL 2027 auction held on 28 October in Kochi. Navgire emerged as the second-most expensive buy of the auction, with Delhi outbidding Mumbai Indians in a competitive bidding contest to land the big-hitting batter.
Navgire's excitement at joining DC
Speaking on JioStar's Match Centre Live Auction Special, Navgire highlighted her familiarity with several Delhi Capitals players as a key reason for her confidence heading into the new season. 'I am very excited to play for Delhi Capitals. I have played with Chinelle Henry before, and I have also played with Shafali Verma. I have also spoken to Jemimah Rodrigues in the past, so I know most of the players. I am very excited to share the dressing room and play alongside all of them,' she said.
Navgire, who previously represented UP Warriorz, made her intent clear: 'Delhi Capitals have reached the final four times, so this year we have a chance to win it. I am fully prepared to play for Delhi Capitals. I feel that whatever the team has been waiting for over the last four years will finally be fulfilled this season. I am confident that DC will become champions this year.'
DC's four-final heartbreak — the context
Delhi Capitals hold the unfortunate distinction of being the only WPL franchise to reach the final in every single edition of the tournament — across all four seasons — without once lifting the trophy. The WPL 2027 season is scheduled to run from 14 January to 7 February, giving the side another shot at ending that wait. Navgire's proven ability to score quick runs at the top of the order makes her a potentially transformative addition to a side that has consistently come agonisingly close.
Sushma Verma's patience pays off
Veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma returns to the WPL fold after being picked by UP Warriorz at her base price of ₹30 lakh — a moment she described as the culmination of years of patience following three successive unsold auctions. 'I was not picked in the last three auctions, but I was very hopeful that one day my hard work would pay off and everything would fall into place. So, after getting picked by UPW, I'm feeling good. A big thanks to UP Warriorz for showing that trust,' she said.
Inamdar and Rawal celebrate joint MI signing
Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Latika Inamdar was signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹10 lakh, with her close friend Bharti Rawal also picked up by MI at the same price. The pair watched the auction together and were overjoyed to learn they had been drafted into the same franchise. 'When we found out that we were both picked by the same team, it felt really special. I'm very excited for the upcoming season,' Inamdar said. For Mumbai Indians, the two-time WPL champions, the signings represent a continued investment in emerging domestic talent ahead of the 2027 season.
Point of View
Zero trophies, a record that is as remarkable as it is painful. Navgire's signing adds genuine batting firepower, but squad additions alone have not been DC's problem in past seasons; execution under pressure has. The real question heading into 2027 is not whether DC have the talent — they demonstrably do — but whether they can break the psychological pattern that has defined every final they have played. One player's confidence, however infectious, does not guarantee a trophy; the franchise's auction strategy will be judged by what unfolds between 14 January and 7 February.
NationPress
28 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did Delhi Capitals pay for Kiran Navgire at the WPL 2027 auction?
Delhi Capitals signed Kiran Navgire for ₹75 lakh at the WPL 2027 auction held on 28 October in Kochi. She was the second-most expensive buy of the auction, with Delhi outbidding Mumbai Indians to secure her.
Why have Delhi Capitals never won the WPL title?
Delhi Capitals have reached the final in all four editions of the Women's Premier League but have not yet won the title — making them the only WPL franchise with a 100% final appearance record and zero championships. The reasons for their final defeats have varied across seasons.
When does the WPL 2027 season start?
The WPL 2027 season is scheduled to run from 14 January to 7 February 2027.
Which team picked Sushma Verma at the WPL 2027 auction?
UP Warriorz signed veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sushma Verma at her base price of ₹30 lakh. Verma had gone unsold in the previous three WPL auctions before finally being picked up.
Who are Latika Inamdar and Bharti Rawal, and which team bought them?
Latika Inamdar is an uncapped wicketkeeper-batter and Bharti Rawal is a batter — both were signed by Mumbai Indians for ₹10 lakh each at the WPL 2027 auction. The two players are close friends who watched the auction together.
