The stage is set for the most competitive season yet A hundred Following the historic first auction for the women’s competition in London on 11 March. For the first time since the tournament’s inception in 2021, all eight franchises participated in a formal bidding process to assemble their teams, injecting an unprecedented level of strategy and financial dynamism into the lineup. The result is a fascinating mix of retained talent, high-profile signings and emerging stars that are set to light up the tournament starting in July.
The auction saw fierce bidding wars with Australia for global superstars Beth Mooney and of New Zealand Sophie Devine Both emerged as the most expensive players, commanding top contracts of £210,000. Muni will take on the Trent Rockets jersey while Devine heads to the Welsh Fire, signaling the intent of both franchises to challenge for the title. Indian fans will also be delighted as Smriti Mandhana has signed outright with Manchester Super Giants, Jemimah Rodrigues has been retained by Southern Brave and Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma have also found lucrative deals underlining the league’s growing international appeal.
Defending champions Sunrisers Leeds, who lifted the trophy in 2025, managed to maintain their core strength by increasing their firepower through Danielle Gibson, the most expensive auction purchase for £190,000. As the franchises now turn their attention to final preparations, fans can look forward to a summer of elite cricket competition featuring some of the biggest names in the women’s game.
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One Hundred Women 2026: Full squad after auction
Birmingham Phoenix
Alice Capsey, Ellyse PerryLinsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Tammy Beaumont, Davina Perrin, Alana King, Jemima Spence, Lucy Hamilton, Eva Grey, Emma Lamb, Cordelia Griffith, Phoebe Brett, Esmae MacGregor, Eve O’Neill, Annerie Dercksen
Spirit of London
Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Charlie Dean, Charis Pavely, Mahika Gaur, Amy Jones, Grace Harris, Deandra Dottin, Sterre Kalis, Marie Kelly, Phoebe Turner, Lucy Higham, Seren Smale, Josie Groves
Manchester Super Giants
Paige Scholfield, Sophie Ecclestone, Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana, Ryana MacDonald-Gay, Catherine Bryce, Richa Ghosh, Madi Villers, Grace Ballinger, Grace Scrivens, Maitlan Brown, Joe Gardner, Nat Uraith, Bex Tyson.
MI London
Hayley Matthews, Danni White-Hodge, Nicola Carey, Meli Kerr, Kira Chatley, Chinelle Henry, Christy Gordon, Holly Armitage, Alexa Stonehouse, Tara Norris, Alice Davidson-Richards, Alice Monaghan, Kalea Moore, Dani Gregory, Ellie Threld.
Southern Brave
Lauren Bell, Issy Wong, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt, Sarah Glenn, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sophie Molineux, Jodie Grewcock, Lizelle Lee, Bex Odgers, Phoebe Franklin, Daisy Gibb, Ellie Anderson
Sunrisers Leeds
Dani Gibson, Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield, Jess Jonassen, Cassidy McCarthy, Kate Cross, Bryony Smith, Deepti Sharma, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Hannah Baker, Maddie Ward, Rachel Slater, Florence Miller, Claudie Cooper
Trent Rockets
Beth Mooney, Net Sciver-Brunt, Ash Gardner, Sophia Dunkley, Kim Garth, Emma Jones, Bess Heath, Katie Levick, Ailsa Lister, Georgia Adams, Georgia Elwiss, Millie Taylor, Charley Phillips, Sam Bates, Grace Johnson
Welsh fire
Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Em Arlott, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Voll, Ella McCaughan, Heather Graham, Sarah Bryce, Abi Norgrove, Sophia Smale, Fo Morris, Rhianna Southby, Grace Thompson, Grace Potts
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