The stage is set for the most competitive season of The Hundred yet, following the historic first-ever auction for the women’s competition held on March 11 in London. For the first time since the tournament’s inception in 2021, all eight franchises participated in a formal bidding process to assemble their squads, injecting an unprecedented level of strategy and financial dynamism into the buildup. The result is a fascinating mix of retained talent, high-profile acquisitions, and emerging stars poised to light up the tournament when it commences in July.
The auction witnessed fierce bidding wars for global superstars, with Australia’s Beth Mooney and New Zealand’s Sophie Devine emerging as the joint-most expensive players, both commanding top contracts of £210,000. Mooney will don the Trent Rockets jersey, while Devine heads to Welsh Fire, signaling both franchises’ intent to challenge for the title. Indian fans will have plenty to cheer as well, with Smriti Mandhana securing a direct signing with Manchester Super Giants, while Jemimah Rodrigues was retained by Southern Brave, and Richa Ghosh and Deepti Sharma also found lucrative deals, highlighting the growing international appeal of the league.
Defending champions Sunrisers Leeds, who lifted the trophy in 2025, have managed to retain their core strength while adding firepower through Danielle Gibson, their most expensive auction buy at £190,000. As the franchises now turn their attention to final preparations, fans can look forward to a summer of elite cricketing action featuring the biggest names in the women’s game.
The Hundred Women’s 2026: Full squads after the auction
Birmingham Phoenix
Alice Capsey, Ellyse Perry, Linsey Smith, Lauren Filer, Tammy Beaumont, Davina Perrin, Alana King, Jemima Spence, Lucy Hamilton, Eva Gray, Emma Lamb, Cordelia Griffith, Phoebe Brett, Esmae MacGregor, Eve O’Neill, Annerie Dercksen
London Spirit
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, Kathryn Bryce, Richa Ghosh, Mady Villers, Grace Ballinger, Grace Scrivens, Maitlan Brown, Jo Gardner, Nath Wraith, Bex Tyson.
MI London
Hayley Matthews, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nicola Carey, Melie Kerr, Kira Chathli, Chinelle Henry, Kristie Gordon, Hollie Armitage, Alexa Stonehouse, Tara Norris, Alice Davidson-Richards, Alice Monaghan, Kalea Moore, Dani Gregory, Ellie Threlkeld.
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, Nat 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
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
