The Hundred auction 2026 - Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine earn paydays Sophie Devine and Beth Mooney emerged as the top earners in the inaugural Women’s Hundred auction, each securing a £210,000 salary, surpassing the previous record for the tournament. The duo narrowly outbid England allrounder Dani Gibson, who was signed by Sunrisers Leeds for £190,000. South Africa’s Nadine de Klerk, a standout performer in the 50-over World Cup and WPL, joined London Spirit for £170,000. India’s Deepti Sharma, however, received a sole bid at her base price of £27,500 from Sunrisers Leeds, while wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh was acquired by Manchester Super Giants for £50,000. Devine, 36, will play for Welsh Fire as she transitions into the latter stages of her career. She stepped down as New Zealand T20 captain after winning the 2024 World Cup and retired from ODIs late last year. Australian Mooney, a consistent batter and wicketkeeper, was the subject of a bidding war between Trent Rockets and Manchester Super Giants, with the Rockets securing her services. Their salaries, £210,000 each, far exceed the previous record of £65,000 in the Women’s Hundred and are 14 times higher than the 2021 tournament’s top wage of £15,000. These figures also surpass the highest salaries in the Women’s Big Bash League and match the pay scales of the WPL. The salary cap for teams in the Women’s Hundred has doubled to £880,000 per franchise, driven by new private investment in the tournament. This marks a significant shift from the first edition in 2021, which saw a much lower cap. Davina Perrin, the 19-year-old who scored a 43-ball century in last year’s Eliminator, became the first player sold at auction, joining Birmingham Phoenix for £50,000.#sophie_devine #sunrisers_leeds #the_hundred #welsh_fire #beth_mooney
The Hundred 2026: Men's Auction as Joe Root, Adil Rashid & Jordan Cox Earn Deals The men's player auction for the 2026 edition of The Hundred has seen several high-profile signings, with teams finalizing their squads ahead of the tournament. Welsh Fire secured the services of England captain Joe Root and all-rounder Jordan Cox for £240,000 and £300,000 respectively, while Adil Rashid joined Southern Brave for £250,000. Tom Curran returned to MI London for £260,000, and South Africa's Aiden Markram and David Miller signed with Manchester Super Giants and Southern Brave, respectively. The auction also featured a significant number of Pakistan players, with 16 of them entering the bidding process. IPL-linked teams were not restricted from signing these players, reflecting the growing global appeal of The Hundred. Teams are required to select between 14 and 16 players for their squads, ensuring a competitive balance across the competition. Among the notable signings, Manchester Super Giants made a strategic move by acquiring fast bowler Gus Atkinson for £70,000, a relatively modest fee for a player with international experience. Atkinson, who previously played for Oval Invincibles, will join the Super Giants after a brief stint with the Invincibles. Analysts noted that his availability could be affected by Test commitments, which may have influenced the lower price tag. Tom Curran’s return to MI London for £260,000 was another highlight, as the all-rounder brings a strong track record to the team. Curran’s ability to impact matches with both bat and ball, averaging 24 wickets per season, makes him a valuable asset. His signing was seen as a key addition to MI London’s squad, especially with the team aiming to build on its previous performances.#the_hundred_2026 #welsh_fire #joe_root #adil_rashid #jordan_cox
