The 2026 auction of The Hundred saw several top players attract strong bids as franchises looked to strengthen their squads with experienced stars and promising young talents. Here are some of the marquee signings and their performances in the tournament.
1. Amy Jones – €70K (London Spirit)
England wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones was roped in by London Spirit for €70K after entering the auction with a base price of €50K. Jones has been a dependable performer in the tournament, scoring 634 runs in 38 matches at an impressive strike rate of 129, making her a key addition to the side.
2. Sarah Glenn – €75K (Southern Brave)
Leg-spinner Sarah Glenn was picked up by Southern Brave for €75K. In 40 matches in The Hundred, Glenn has taken 39 wickets with best bowling figures of 4/22 while maintaining a tidy economy rate of 7.18, underlining her importance as a wicket-taking option.
3. Davina Perrin – €50K (Birmingham Phoenix)
Nineteen-year-old right-hand batter and leg-break bowler Davina Perrin secured a €50K deal with Birmingham Phoenix. Perrin has already shown her potential in the competition, scoring 293 runs in 14 matches at a strike rate of 129. She is the only centurion in the women’s competition besides Tammy Beaumont.
4. Deepti Sharma – €27.5K (Sunrisers Leeds)
Sunrisers Leeds secured the services of Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma at her base price of €27.5K. In 16 matches, the left-hand batter and off-spinner has scored 289 runs at a strike rate of 126 and picked up 18 wickets, with best figures of 3/18, highlighting her value as a genuine all-rounder.
5. Beth Mooney – €210K (Trent Rockets)
One of the biggest signings of the auction, Australian wicketkeeper-batter Beth Mooney was bought by Trent Rockets for €210K. Mooney has been outstanding in the tournament with 571 runs in 22 matches at a strike rate of 134, including four half-centuries.
6. Nadine de Klerk – €170K (London Spirit)
South African all-rounder Nadine de Klerk also attracted a big bid, joining London Spirit for €170K. Though she has played only two matches so far, she has already contributed 56 runs and two wickets, showcasing her all-round ability.
7. Sophie Devine – €210K (Welsh Fire)
Mooney matched New Zealand star Sophie Devine as the highest-paid players, going to Welsh Fire for €210K. Devine has scored 576 runs in 28 matches at a strike rate of 117 and also taken 16 wickets, proving her value as a powerful all-rounder.
8. Sophie Molineux – €47.5K (Southern Brave)
Australian left-arm spinner Sophie Molineux was roped in by Southern Brave for €47.5K. In six matches, she has taken five wickets with best figures of 2/11, strengthening the team’s spin attack.
9. Tammy Beaumont – €70K (Birmingham Phoenix)
England batter Tammy Beaumont joined Birmingham Phoenix for €70K. Beaumont has been one of the most consistent run-scorers in the tournament with 825 runs in 36 matches at a strike rate of 121, including one century and two fifties.
10. Danielle Gibson – €190K (Sunrisers Leeds)
England all-rounder Danielle Gibson secured a major €190K deal with Sunrisers Leeds. In 39 matches, she has scored 444 runs at a strike rate of 143 while also picking up 20 wickets, making her one of the most valuable multi-dimensional players in the competition.
Overall, the 2026 auction once again demonstrated the rising popularity and competitiveness of the women’s competition in The Hundred, with franchises investing heavily in players who can make an immediate impact.
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