Orla Prendergast becomes first Irish cricketer sold at WPL auction
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 7:23 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Orla Prendergast made history as the first player from Ireland to secure a contract in the Women's Premier League at the 2027 auction in Kochi. The all-rounder was signed by the Gujarat Giants for her base price of Rs 30 lakh. Prendergast, 24, has established herself as a key player for Ireland, having achieved notable success in both ODI and T20 formats. Her recent performances earned her the ICC Women's Player of the Month award in September 2025. Prendergast's career began in football, but she ultimately chose to pursue cricket professionally.
- •Prendergast's contract secured for Rs 30 lakh at the WPL auction.
- •She has played 50 ODIs, scoring 1,332 runs and taking 30 wickets.
- •In T20Is, she has 88 matches with 2,054 runs and 69 wickets.
- •Named ICC Women's Player of the Month for August 2025.
- •She transitioned from football to cricket, formerly playing for the Republic of Ireland U17 team.
- 7:23 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Orla Prendergast? First Ireland cricketer to be sold at WPL auction
"In a groundbreaking achievement for Irish women's cricket, Orla Prendergast has become the first player from Ireland to join the Women's Premier League, securing a deal with Gujarat Giants for Rs 30 lakh at the 2027 auction. This all-rounder has consistently shone with both bat and ball in her international career.
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