WPL history-maker returns. USA pacer joins Mumbai Indians for 2027 edition

United States fast bowler Tara Norris has joined Mumbai Indians for the WPL 2027 season after being traded from UP Warriorz at her existing fee of Rs 10 lakh.USA pacer Tara Norris has joined Mumbai Indians. Courtesy: Tara Norris InstagramNew Delhi,Oct 12, 2026 17:11 ISTUSA left-arm pacer Tara Norris will represent Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 2027 Women’s Premier League (WPL) after being traded from UP Warriorz, the franchise confirmed. Norris will join the five-time champions at her existing fee of Rs 10 lakh, marking her return to the tournament after making history in its inaugural edition.Norris became the first bowler to take a five-wicket haul in WPL history when she claimed 4-0-29-5 for Delhi Capitals against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 5, 2023. Her sensational spell helped Delhi Capitals secure a commanding 60-run victory after posting 223/2.The American pacer dismissed Ellyse Perry, Disha Kasat, Richa Ghosh, Kanika Ahuja and Heather Knight to register the tournament’s first five-wicket haul. She was named Player of the Match for her outstanding performance.Norris also made history at the inaugural WPL auction by becoming the first player from an Associate nation to be picked by a franchise. Her selection marked a significant moment for players from emerging cricketing nations, opening up opportunities to feature in one of the leading women's T20 leagues. Courtesy: Tara Norris Instagram FROM DELHI TO MUMBAINorris represented Delhi Capitals in the inaugural WPL season in 2023, taking seven wickets in five matches at an economy rate of 8.09. She did not feature in the franchise's subsequent squads before joining UP Warriorz at the WPL 2026 auction for her base price of Rs 10 lakh. However, she missed the season after being selected for the USA's Women's T20 World Cup Qualifier campaign.Her move to Mumbai Indians gives Norris another opportunity to make an impact in the WPL with a franchise that has won the title five times.NORRIS’ RECORD FOR THE USA Norris has been a key bowling option for the United States in international cricket. She has taken 21 wickets in 17 Women's T20 Internationals, with best figures of 4/33 against Scotland in Kirtipur earlier this year. Her left-arm pace provides variation and allows her to trouble batters with movement and changes of angle.She has also played five Women's ODIs, taking seven wickets at an economy rate of 4.33 since making her debut in 2024.Norris will now look to translate her international experience into another successful WPL campaign as she begins a new chapter with Mumbai Indians.- Ends