At the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2027 mini-auction, which was held in Kochi, Keralam on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, UP Warriorz purchased veteran Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana for Rs 30 lakh. In an effort to bolster their options for the forthcoming season, the UP-led team added Sneh Rana to their roster.
After being chosen, Sneh Rana expressed gratitude to the franchise management for believing in her.I want to start by saying thank you to UP Warriorz for selecting me. This opportunity excites me greatly. And as I always say, I want to give it my all for any team I join whenever I get the chance. I want to follow suit now that I’m a member of UP Warriorz. Sneh Rana expressed her gratitude to all of the management.
There were 146 players up for grabs at the WPL 2027 mini-auction in Kochi, with 27 spots available from the five teams. Sneh Rana’s arrival, as of October 28, 2026, at 19:05 IST, provides UP Warriorz with another seasoned all-round option as they complete their roster.
Sneh Rana captained the Gujarat Giants in the WPL prior to joining UP Warriorz. She also played for the Delhi Capitals in the 2026 WPL and as a substitute for Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women.
What role does Sneh Rana play in the spin bowling unit at UP Warriorz?
Deepti Sharma, an all-rounder from India, and Sophie Ecclestone, a spin bowler from England, are already members of UP Warriorz. With Rana’s addition, the team will field a strong trio of spinners who can all contribute with the bat and the ball.
Rana emphasized that the unit would benefit greatly from her prior familiarity with Deepti. “I said:
“I will be bowling with Sophie Ecclestone and Deepti Sharma in this very spin bowling unit. Deepti and I will have good communication because I’ve always played with her and am aware of her strengths. “It will be a lot of fun,” Rana remarked.
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I’m really thrilled. I’ve always watched her on TV, and it still makes me feel good to see her lead UP Warriorz. It’s amazing to see the changes she makes as captain. I’m therefore thrilled to play under her,” she said in closing.
Meg Lanning, an Australian batter, leads the UP Warriorz in the 2027 WPL. Rana expressed her excitement about joining the team by stating that she will now have the chance to play under one of the most seasoned coaches in women’s cricket.
