The stage is set for the most competitive season of Hundred Nevertheless, after the historic first auction for the women’s competition, held in London on 11 March. For the first time since the tournament’s inception in 2021, all eight franchises took part in a formal bidding process to assemble their squads, adding an unprecedented level of strategy and financial dynamics to the buildup. The result is an exciting mix of talent, high-profile acquisitions and rising stars ready to light up the tournament starting in July.
The auction saw a fierce bidding war for global superstars and Australian superstars beth mooney and new zealand Sophie Devine They emerged as the joint most expensive players, with both having top contracts worth £210,000. Mooney will wear the Trent Rockets jersey, while Devine will head to Welsh Fire, signaling the intention of both franchises to challenge for the title. Indian fans will also have something to cheer about, with Smriti Mandhana earning a direct contract with Manchester Super Giants, while Jemimah Rodrigues has been retained by Southern Brave, and Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma have also received lucrative deals, highlighting the league’s growing international appeal.
Defending champions Sunrisers Leeds, who lift the trophy in 2025, have managed to retain their core strength while adding firepower through Daniel Gibson, their most expensive auction buy for £190,000. As the franchises now turn their attention to final preparations, fans can look forward to elite cricket action featuring the biggest names in the women’s game throughout the summer.
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The Hundred Women 2026: Complete squad after the auction
birmingham phoenix
Alice Capsey, elise perryLynsey Smith, Lauren Filler, Tammy Beaumont, Davina Perrin, Alana King, Jemima Spence, Lucy Hamilton, Eva Gray, Emma Lamb, Cordelia Griffith, Phoebe Brett, Esme McGregor, Eve O’Neill, Anne Dirksen
london spirit
Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Charlie Dean, Charise Powell, Mahika Gaur, Amy Jones, Grace Harris, Deandra Dottin, Ster Kallis, Mary Kelly, Phoebe Turner, Lucy Higham, Serene Smalley, Josie Groves
manchester super giants
Paige Scholfield, Sophie Ecclestone, Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana, Rhianna McDonald-Gay, Katherine Bryce, Richa Ghosh, Mady Willers, Grace Ballinger, Grace Scrivens, Maitlan Brown, Joe Gardner, Nath Wraith, Bex Tyson.
mi london
Hayley Matthews, Dannii Wyatt-Hodge, Nicola Carey, Mellie Kerr, Kira Chaithley, Chinelle Henry, Christy Gordon, Holly Armitage, Alexa Stonehouse, Tara Norris, Alice Davidson-Richards, Alice Monaghan, Kalia Moore, Dani Gregory, Ellie Threlkeld.
southern brave
Lauren Bell, Issie Wong, Tilly Courteney-Coleman, Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt, Sarah Glenn, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sophie Molineux, Jodie Grewcock, Liezel Lee, Bex Odgers, Phoebe Franklin, Daisy Gibb, Ellie Anderson
sunrisers leads
Dani Gibson, Annabel Sutherland, Phoebe Litchfield, Jess Jonassen, Cassidy McCarthy, Kate Cross, Bryony Smith, Deepti Sharma, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Hannah Baker, Maddy Ward, Rachel Slater, Florence Miller, claudie cooper
Trent Rockets
Beth Mooney, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Ash Gardner, Sophia Dunkley, Kim Garth, Emma Jones, Bess Heath, Katie Levick, Ailsa Lister, Georgia Adams, Georgia Elwiss, Millie Taylor, Charlie Phillips, Sam Bates, Grace Johnson
welsh fire
Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, M Arlott, Georgia Wareham, Georgia Woll, Ella McCaughan, Heather Graham, Sarah Bryce, Abi Norgrove, Sophia Smale, Foy Morris, Rhianna Southby, Grace Thompson, Grace Potts.
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