In the highly anticipated final match of the 2024 Women’s Premier League (WPL), the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) emerged victorious over the Delhi Capitals (DC), securing the championship title. The match showcased exemplary performances, with Shreyanka Patil standing out as a shining star for RCB.

From the outset, both teams displayed determination and skill, setting the stage for an intense battle. DC, aiming to redeem themselves after a previous loss in the final, sought to claim their first WPL title. However, RCB was equally motivated, led by their captain, Patil, who proved to be instrumental in their success.

Batting first, DC put up a competitive total, anchored by the stellar performance of their top-order batters. Smriti Mandhana and Meg Lanning led the charge, scoring crucial runs and laying a strong foundation for their team. Despite facing a formidable bowling attack from RCB, DC managed to set a challenging target.

In response, RCB began their innings with determination, fueled by Patil’s aggressive yet composed batting display. Supported by her teammates, she took charge of the chase, playing shots all around the ground and keeping the scoreboard ticking. Patil’s innings were a masterclass in timing and technique, as she effortlessly manoeuvred the ball and found gaps with precision.

As the match progressed, RCB’s batting lineup showcased depth and resilience, with contributions from various players. Each partnership added valuable runs, edging RCB closer to the target set by DC. Despite some late breakthroughs by the DC bowlers, RCB remained focused on their goal, maintaining their composure under pressure.

In the end, it was Patil’s brilliance that guided RCB across the finish line. Her innings was a testament to her skill and temperament, as she led her team to a memorable victory in the WPL final. With this win, RCB clinched the championship title, marking a historic moment in their WPL journey.

Here are some of the reactions:

“A man’s got to do what a man got to do. A woman must do what he can’t.” #RCB #WPL2024
EE Sala Cup Namde!!! pic.twitter.com/66HNbid9ZW

— WabiSabi (@Geeky_Foodie) March 17, 2024

Finally RCB wins a trophy #WPLFinalhttps://t.co/jwahBr3UlO

— Desi Bhayo (@desi_bhayo88) March 17, 2024

RCB ARE THE WPL CHAMPIONS…!!! pic.twitter.com/zYmqYPUnp2

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 17, 2024

WPL POSTER FOR RCB…..!!!! pic.twitter.com/3Fu8EDkYth

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 17, 2024

they deserves millions of likes today no RCB fans will pass without liking this post….

Congratulations RCB

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— Anurag (@JATanurag01) March 17, 2024

Many congratulations to RCB on becoming deserving winners of the WPL. Has been fantastic to see the crowd support throughout and has been a wonderful tournament. #WPLFinal pic.twitter.com/oiwoQWeUn2

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 17, 2024

We Are The Champions #PlayBold #ನಮ್ಮRCB #SheIsBold #WPL2024 #WPLFinal #DCvRCB pic.twitter.com/VSZl5A2Uzp

— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) March 17, 2024

On the other hand, DC faced disappointment for the second consecutive year, falling short in the final yet again. Despite their valiant efforts throughout the tournament, they were unable to overcome RCB’s dominance in the ultimate showdown.

Overall, the WPL final of 2024 will be remembered for Patil’s exceptional performance, as she etched her name in the annals of cricketing history. Both teams displayed sportsmanship and grit, making it a fitting finale to an enthralling season of women’s cricket.

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Australia’s Georgia Wareham made a remarkable save in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) match between Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW) and Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Thursday, February 29.

The exceptional moment occurred in the 11th over of DCW’s innings. Sophie Molineux delivered a pitched-up ball, and Shafali Verma struck it towards the mid-wicket boundary.

Wareham executed a mid-air catch, threw the ball inside the boundary ropes, and managed to prevent four runs for her team despite the momentum carrying her beyond the boundary cushion.

The crowd erupted in cheers, and the dugout stood up to applaud her. RCBW captain Smriti Mandhana expressed her joy at the fielding display and joined in the applause to acknowledge the extraordinary effort. You can watch the video here:

https://x.com/jiocinema/status/1763219632654356854?s=46

DCW establishes a target of 195 runs for RCBW in the WPL 2024 match

In the WPL 2024 clash on Thursday, the Delhi Capitals Women set a target of 195/5 in their allotted 20 overs after being instructed to bat first by the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women.

Shafali Verma led the scoring with 50 runs off 31 balls, including four sixes and three boundaries.  Alice Capsey contributed 46 runs from 33 deliveries, featuring two sixes and four boundaries.

The final push came from Marizanne Kapp (32 off 16) and Jess Jonassen (36 off 16). Sophie Devine and Nadine de Klerk excelled with the ball for RCBW, each securing two wickets, while Shreyanka Patil claimed one wicket.

In reply, RCBW reached 147/3 in 16.4 overs, with Sabbhineni Meghana and Georgia Wareham on the field. Captain Mandhana was the final batter to be dismissed, bowled out by Kapp.

She played an impressive innings, scoring 74 off 43 balls, featuring three sixes and 10 boundaries. Sophie Devine and Richa Ghosh added 23 (17) and 19 (13) respectively. The pair combined for a strong 77-run partnership for the opening wicket.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) newcomer S Sajana has left a lasting impression in the ongoing WPL 2024 season. She struck a six with the only ball she faced, securing a dramatic victory for her team against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Bengaluru on Friday, February 23.

In the final over, DC bowler Alice Capsey had 12 runs to defend. Despite taking two wickets and narrowing the requirement to five runs off the last ball, Sajana exhibited remarkable composure on the grand stage and delivered the decisive blow.

S Sajana confidently stepped forward and hit the ball over the long-on boundary, making the Mumbai Indians’ team very happy. She was so excited about the shot that she lifted her teammate, Amanjot Kaur, in celebration.

On the opposite end, Alice Capsey was on her knees, expressing disbelief. The video captures the intense drama on the final ball:

https://x.com/wplt20/status/1761087390267941346?s=46

In the WPL 2023 season, Mumbai’s lower middle order wasn’t thoroughly challenged, creating a perception of heavy reliance on their star all-rounders. However, a victory where their batting depth was put to the test will significantly benefit them in the future.

Yastika Bhatia and Harmanpreet Kaur laid the foundation for MI’s pursuit

One of the primary reasons Mumbai Indians chose to chase was the expected dew that could make batting more favorable. Yastika Bhatia made a strong start in the pursuit of 172 runs, ensuring Mumbai didn’t suffer much from the early losses of star batters Hayley Matthews (0) and Nat Sciver-Brunt (19) during the powerplay.

Captain Harmanpreet Kaur partnered with Yastika, contributing to a 56-run stand for the third wicket, which solidified Mumbai’s pursuit. After Yastika’s dismissal at a commendable 57 off 45 balls, Harmanpreet took charge and brought her team close to victory.

The situation seemed bleak for Mumbai Indians after Harmanpreet’s departure at 55, but S Sajana, highly regarded, demonstrated her skills with a last-ball six. This marked Mumbai’s sixth consecutive victory in chases, and they haven’t faced a defeat in any WPL game when given a target by the opposition.

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The Women’s Premier League auction (WPL 2024), scheduled for December 9 in Mumbai, will witness the bidding for 165 cricketers. This pool includes 104 Indian players, 61 overseas players, and 15 athletes from associate nations, with a mix of 56 capped and 109 uncapped players.

Each of the five teams has a maximum of 30 slots, including nine spots reserved for foreign players. West Indies all-rounder Deandra Dottin and Australia’s Kim Garth are in the highest price category with a base price of INR 50 lakh.

Additionally, four players, Annabel Sutherland (Australia), Amy Jones (England), Shabnim Ismail (South Africa), and Georgia Wareham (Australia), are listed in the INR 40 lakh category. Furthermore, there are 30 players in the INR 30 lakh category.

The players of capped Indian players includes Fulmali Bharti, Veda Krishnamurthy, Mona Meshram, Priya Punia, Punam Raut, S Meghana, Meghana Singh, Devika Vaidya, Nuzhat Parweeb, Sushma Verma, Simran Bahadur, Ekta Bisht, Preeti Bose, Gouher Sultana, Prathyusha Challuru, Monica Patel, Manis Joshi, Anuja Patil, Swagatika Rath, Soni Yadav, and Pranavi Chandra.

Gujarat Giants will participate in the WPL 2024 auction with the highest budget of INR 5.95 crore, whereas Mumbai Indians have the smallest amount at INR 2.1 crore.

Available salary purse (in INR):

DC – 2.25 crore

GG – 5.95 crore

MI – 2.1 crore

RCB – 3.35 crore

UP – 4 crore

Base price for released players in WPL 2024:

Tara Norris (INR 10 lakh), Parunika Sisodia (INR 10 lakh), Komal Zanzad (INR 10 lakh), Sahana Pawar (INR 10 lakh), Jasia Akhter (INR 10 lakh), Ashwani Kumari (INR 10 lakh), Dhara Gujjar (INR 10 lakh), Neelam Bisht (INR 10 lakh), Sonam Yadav (INR 10 lakh), Simran Shaikh (INR 10 lakh), Aparna Mondal (INR 10 lakh), Hurley Gala (INR 10 lakh), Erin Burns* (INR 30 lakh), Poonam Khemnar (INR 10 lakh), Sabbineni Meghana (INR 30 lakh), Monica Patel (INR 30 lakh), Sushma Verma (INR 30 lakh), Devika Vaidya (INR 30 lakh), Shivali Shinde (INR 20 lakh), Preeti Bose (INR 30 lakh), Mansi Joshi (INR 30 lakh), Annabel Sutherland* (INR 40 lakh), Shabnim Ismail* (INR 40 lakh), Georgia Wareham* (INR 40 lakh), Kim Garth* (INR 50 lakh), Jasia Akhter (INR 10 lakh), Kim Garth* (INR 50 lakh), Aparna Mondal (INR 10 lakh), Tara Norris (INR 10 lakh).

WPL 2024 list of retained players

A sum of 60 players, which includes 21 international cricketers, were kept by the five franchises for WPL 2024. Meanwhile, 29 players were released by their respective franchises.

Delhi Capitals (DC): Alice Capsey*, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen*, Minnu Mani, Laura Harris*, Marizanne Kapp*, Meg Lanning*, Radha Yadav, Poonam Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu.

Gujarat Giants (GG): Ashleigh Gardner*, Beth Mooney*, Laura Wolvaardt*, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer.

Mumbai Indians (MI): Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr*, Chloe Tryon*, Priyanka Bala, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews*, Humairaa Kaazi, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver*, Pooja Vastrakar, Isabelle Wong*, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Asha Shobana, Richa Ghosh, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry*, Heather Knight*, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Indrani Roy, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine*.

UP Warriorz (UPW): Alyssa Healy*, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Parshavi Chopra, Grace Harris*, Kiran Navgire, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Lauren Bell*, Laxmi Yadav, S. Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone*, Tahlia Mcgrath*.

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made headlines with its remarkable financial success during the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) in 2023.

The BCCI’s treasurer, Ashish Shelar, presented a financial report during the Annual General Meeting in Goa, revealing that the cricketing authority earned a staggering revenue of Rs 377.49 crores from the WPL.

The Women’s Premier League, held from March 4 to March 26, 2023, took place in Mumbai at two prestigious venues.

It marked a significant milestone in Indian women’s cricket, showcasing the immense talent and potential in the women’s game. The success of the league was not only measured in terms of the quality of cricket but also in its financial impact.

Analyzing the income distribution for the 2022-23 financial year, Shelar’s report sheds light on the pivotal role the WPL played in bolstering the BCCI’s finances.

The Rs 377.49 crores generated from the WPL accounted for a substantial portion of the board’s total income during this period. This impressive figure underscores the growing popularity and commercial viability of women’s cricket in India.

Furthermore, it is noteworthy that the WPL’s contribution to the BCCI’s income represents a significant step towards gender equality in Indian cricket.

It demonstrates that women’s cricket can be a lucrative venture, attracting sponsors, broadcasters, and fans alike. This financial success sends a powerful message, encouraging further investment in women’s cricket and inspiring young talent to pursue careers in the sport.

In addition to the WPL’s success, the Indian Premier League (IPL) continued to be a major revenue driver for the BCCI, constituting 37% of the board’s income for the 2022-23 financial year.

The IPL’s enduring popularity and global reach have made it a financial juggernaut, contributing significantly to the development of Indian cricket at all levels.

In conclusion, the BCCI’s revenue of Rs 377.49 crores from the inaugural season of the Women’s Premier League is a testament to the growing prominence of women’s cricket in India.

It not only bolsters the financial health of the board but also signals a promising future for women’s cricket in the country. With continued support and investment, the women’s game is poised to achieve even greater success in the years to come.

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The inaugural WPL appears to be having a similar impact to the IPL in terms of providing opportunities for women’s cricket players to play and earn money.

Jasia Akhtar, a cricket player from Kashmir, was ecstatic when Delhi Capitals (DC) purchased her for Rs. 20 lakhs at the Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction prior to the league’s debut in March.

Akhtar had hoped to make an impact with her power-hitting skills under the direction of Australia’s Meg Lanning. Akhtar was devastated even though DC advanced to the final.

Spurt in women’s T20 leagues all over India thanks to WPL

She was named Player-of-the-Match and Player-of-the-Series. After smashing two impressive centuries against Venture XI. And MCC Estilo Legends in the championship game.

”Although there is competition and it would be great if we could get other platforms. Our goal is to play for India. The Women’s Dhaka Premier League is coming up soon. And I’m excited about that as well”, said Akhtar.

The Goan pacer Shikha Pandey participated in the GWPL. Which attracted more than 100 cricketers from all over India. The Venture XI was led by Baroda’s star all-arounder Tarrunam Pathan.

Due to a conflict with the inter-zonal, she had to skip the inaugural Baroda T20 Women’s Challenge. Which was held right before the WPL.

Minnu Mani, a 23-year-old star player from Kerala who was purchased by DC for $30 lakh. And was chosen to play in the WPL. Mani participated in the first T20 women’s league that the KSCA organized a few years back while playing for the Falcon XI.

The most widely played women’s cricket format is now 20-over cricket. Only white-ball competitions are organized by the BCCI. T20 women’s leagues in India are a trend that was started by KSCA. Having this platform is such an advantage for women.

This will be the fourth season of the league and KCA intends to host another T20 league in the following year. The standard of women’s soccer in India will rise, according to Mani, a tribal from Kerala’s Wayanad district, thanks to expanding domestic leagues and the WPL.

Additionally, the Uttar Pradesh association has begun a neighbourhood league. Which will run from May 19 to May 24.

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The Women’s Premier League (WPL), which just finished its inaugural season last month, may have a Diwali window, according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The IPL may conflict with domestic international matches during its festival season, but the BCCI prefers a gap between the IPL and WPL.

The IPL had begun five days after the WPL on March 26 of this year had ended. The IPL’s home and away format, which was unable to be held this year due to lack of time, will also be introduced by the BCCI.

According to Jay Shah on Friday, “We are considering the possibility of scheduling the WPL, in the home-and-away format, in the Diwali window; not two seasons in a year, but simply a different time window.”

Because the BCCI thinks there is a loyal audience for women’s cricket, the home and away format has been introduced for the five-team WPL.

The BCCI secretary further stated, in an interview with journalists on Friday (April 14), “Women’s cricket now has a dedicated audience base and this number will only keep growing as we hope for a positive response with great enthusiasm at the next WPL.”

WPL 2023 was a successful tournament

He claimed that with a total audience reach of 50.78 million, the first iteration of the WPL was a great success. With a TVR of 0.41 and a 15-person audience across all of India, the RCB vs. MI match was the most watched game.

Using data from BARC, Shah revealed that the Gujarat Giants vs. RCB game had received 0.4 TVR, making it the second-most watched game.

Shreyanka Patil and Kanika Ahuja (both of Royal Challengers Bangalore) are two examples of uncapped domestic athletes who have made their debuts in the WPL.

The Mumbai Indians Jintimani Kalita and Saika Ishaque also attracted attention with their steady performances. Given the continued upward trend that women’s cricket in India is experiencing, Shah said, “The WPL 2023 bears testimony to BCCI’s capability to pull off a first-of-its-kind event.”

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The inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) came to an end as Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets in the finals played at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on 26 March 2023.

It was a memorable tournament for all 5 teams including Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Gujarat Giants. The WPL saw some young Indian talent showcase their skills against the world’s best international and Indian players.

There were some decent performances that stood out and could be selected for the Indian national team in the shortest format.

Here we look at the 3 youngsters who could get a chance in Indian Team after having a great WPL:

1. Saika Ishaque

The left-arm spin bowler played a key role in helping Mumbai Indians win the WPL title. She produced magical spells in the tournament with wickets early and not allowing the opposing batters to hit big shots. She was bought by the Mumbai Indians franchise in the auction for Rs 10 Lakhs.

Ishaque bowled with great control picking 15 wickets from 10 matches ( 10 innings) at an economy of 7 runs per over. She registered the best figures of 4 for 11 in the tournament and proved very tough to face.

Despite not picking wickets in the finals against Delhi Capitals, Ishqaue gave away just 28 runs in her 4 overs. With her accuracy and ability to put pressure on the opponent batters, Saika could be drafted into the T20I squad keeping in the mind World Cup to be played in 2024.

2. Kanika Ahuja

Kanika Ahuja looked impressive with her shot-making style to put opponent bowlers under pressure. She was bought by Royal Challengers Bangalore franchise for Rs 35 Lakhs during the auction.

Ahuja had a decent outing in the tournament with 98 runs from 7 matches with a strike rate of 132.43. She delivered a match-winning knock against UPW Warriorz scoring 46 runs in a quick time helping Royal Challengers Bangalore register its first win of the tournament.

For her match-winning knock, Kanika Ahuja was named the player of the match. Kanika Ahuja could be given a chance as she can hit big shots and make life tough for the opponent bowlers with her innovative shots.

3. Parshavi Chopra

The Under 19 T20 Cup winner Parshavi Chopra was bought by UP Warriorz side for Rs 10 Lakhs. She looked impressive in the 4 matches she played in this tournament.

She looked impressive in the match against Gujarat Giants picking up wickets of Dayalan Hemalatha and then Ash Gardner. Despite going for runs, Chopra deceived the batters with variations and not allowed them to score runs.

Chopra went at an economy rate of 8.16 runs per over but could be an asset for the Indian national team as Poonam Yadav has been struggling for form and is not a part of the squad.

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The inaugural edition of WPL 2023 is about to start from 4 to 26 March in two venues including DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai, and CCI, Brabourne Stadium.

There are a total of 5 teams including Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, and Gujarat Giants would take part in it. This tournament will be a stepping for Indian Cricket and women’s cricket in which many international T20I cricketers would get to share the dressing room with Indian stars.

Each Team will play others twice with the top team qualifying directly for the finals. The second and third-place teams will play eliminator and the winner of the eliminator would feature in the finals.

Here we look at the teams for WPL 2023:

Royal Challengers Bangalore

Smriti Mandhana (C) 3.4 Crore, Sophie Devine ( New Zealand) Ellyse Perry (Australia)  Renuka Singh ( India) Richa Ghosh ( India)  Heather Knight ( England)  Eric Burns ( Australia), Dan Van Niekerk ( South Africa), Indrani Roy ( India), Disha Kasat ( India), Shreyanka Patil ( India), Kanika Ahuja ( India), Asha Shobana ( India), Preeti Bose ( India), Poonam Khenmar ( India), Komal Zanzad ( India), Sahana Pawar ( India), Asha Shobana ( India).

Head Coach– Ben Sawyer

Assistant Coach– Malonan Ranarajan

Fielding Coach and Scout: Vanitha VR

Batting Coach– RX Murali

Mentor– Sania Mirza.

Mumbai Indians

Harmanpreet Kaur (C) ( India), Nat Sciver Brunt ( England), Amelia Kerr ( New Zealand), Pooja Vastkar ( India), Yastika Bhatia ( India), Heather Graham ( Australia), Issy Wong ( England), Amanjot Kaur ( India), Dhara Gujur ( India), Saika Ishqaue ( India), Hayley Mathews ( West Indies), Chole Tryon ( South Africa), Humaira Kazi ( India), Priyanka Bala ( India), Sonam Yadav ( India), Jintamani Kalita ( India), Neelam Bisht ( India).

Head Coach– Charlotte Edwards

Mentor and Bowling Coach– Jhulan Goswami

Batting Coach– Devika Palshikhar

Gujarat Giants

Beth Mooney (C) (WK) ( Australia), Ash Gardner ( Australia), Sophia Dunkley ( England), Annabel Sutherland ( Australia), Harleen Deol ( India), Deandra Dottin ( West Indies), Sneha Rana (VC), Georgia Wareham ( Australia), Sabbehini Meghana ( India), Mansi Joshi ( India), Dayalan Hemalatha ( India), Tanuja Kanwar ( India), Monica Patel ( India), Sushma Verma ( India), Hurley Gala ( India), Ashwani Kumari ( India), Parunki Sisodia ( India), Shabnam Shakil ( India).

Head Coach– Racheal Haynes

Bowling Coach– Nooshin Al Khadeer

Batting Coach– Tushar Arothe

Fielding Coach– Gavan Twining

Mentor and Advisor– Mithali Raj.

Delhi Capitals

Meg Lanning (C), (Australia), Jemimah Rodrigues (VC) ( India),  Shafali Verma ( India),  Radha Yadav ( India), Shikha Pandey (India), Marianze Kapp ( South Africa), Titas Sadhu ( India), Alice Capsey ( India), Tara Norris (USA), Laura Harris ( Australia), Jasia Akther ( India), Minnu Mani ( India), Taniya Bhatia ( India), Jess Jonassen ( Australia), Sneha Deepthi ( India), Poonam Yadav ( India), Aparna Mondal ( India), Arundhati Reddy ( India).

Head Coach– Jonathan Batty

Fielding Coach– Biju George

Assistant Coaches– Hemalata Kala, Lisa Keightely

UP Warriorz

Alyssa Healy (C, WK) ( Australia), Sophie Ecclestone ( England), Deepti Sharma (VC), India, Tahila McGrath ( Australia), Shabnim Ismail ( South Africa), Anjali Sarvani ( India), Rajeshwari Gayakwad ( India), Parshavi Chopra ( India), Shweta Sehrawat ( India), S Yashari ( India), Kiran Navgire ( India), Grace Harris ( Australia), Devika Vaidya ( India), Lauren Bell ( England), Laxmi Yadav ( India), Simran Sheikh ( India).

Head Coach– Jon Lewis

Assistant Coach– Anju Jain

Bowling Coach– Ashely Noffikle

Mentor– Lisa Stheklar

Schedule of WPL 2023

1. Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians (DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai)- 4 March 7.30
2. RCB vs Delhi Capitals (Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai)- 5 March 3.30
3. UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants (DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai)- 5 March 7.30
4. MI vs RCB (CCI, Brabourne Stadium)- 6 March 2023- 7.30
5. DC vs UPW (DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai)- 7 March 2023- 7.30
6. GG vs RCB (Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai)- 8 March 2023- 7.30
7. DC vs MI (DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai)- 9 March 7.30
8. RCB vs UPW (Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai)- 10 March 7.30
9. GG vs DC (DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai)- 11 March 7.30
10. UPW vs MI (Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai)- 12 March 7.30
11. DC vs RCB ( DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai)- 11 March 7.30 PM
12. MI vs GG (Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai)- 14 March 7.30 PM
13. UPW vs RCB (DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai)- 15 March 7.30 PM
14. DC vs GG (Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai)- 16 March 7.30
15. MI vs UPW (DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai)- 18 March 3.30 PM
16. RCB vs GG (Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai)- 18 March 7.30 PM
17. GG vs UPW (DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai)- 20 March 3.30 PM
18. MI vs DC (Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai)- 20 March 7.30 Pm
19. RCB vs MI (DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai)- 21 March 3.30 PM
20. UPW vs DC (Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai)- 21 March 7.30 PM

The winner of the WPL season 1 will get a price money of Rs 10 Crore. It will be telecasted on Sports 18 channel in India.

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The Australian wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy has been named as the captain of the UP Warriorz side for the inaugural Women’s Premier League 2023 starting from 4 March onwards.

She was bought for Rs 70 Lakhs by Capri Global Holdings Private Limited-owned franchise. UP Warriorz has a well-balanced side put during the WPL auctions on February 13. She is looking impressive in the ongoing ICC T20 Women’s World Cup.

Australia qualified for the semi-finals of the tournament without losing any matches in the league stage. Healy is currently the third leading run-getter with 146 runs from 3 matches besides Smriti Mandhana and Nat Sciver Brunt. She did not feature in the last league match against South Africa due to precautionary suffered to her calf. Healy would be hoping to be fit for the semi-finals against the Indian team on 23 February in Cape Town.

UP Warriorz has a well-rounded unit with the likes of Sophie Ecclestone for Rs 1.80 Crore, Deepti Sharma, 2.60 Crore, Tahila McGrath for 1.40 Crore, Shabnim Ismail for 1 Crore, Anjali Sarvani 55 Lakhs, Rajeshwari Gayakwad 40 Lakhs, Parasvhi Chopra 10 Lakhs, Shweta Seharwat 40 Lakhs, Soppadhandi Yashashri 10 Lakhs, Kiran Navgire 30 Lakhs, Grace Harris 75 Lakhs, Devika Vaidya 1.40 Crore, Lauren Bell 30 Lakhs, Laxmi Yadav 10 Lakhs and Simran Sheikh 10 Lakhs.

A total of 12 Crore Rs has been spent with 16 players in the squad. The tournament will be played in two venues in Mumbai, CCI Brabourne Stadium, and DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai. UP Warriorz would start their tournament against Gujarat Giants on 5 March at DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai.

“The WPL is a tournament we have all been keenly waiting on, and the UP Warriorz has a fantastic squad, waiting to make a splash once things get going,” Healy said in a statement issued by Warriorz. “We have a good mix of experience and youth along with the ability and look forward to putting on a show for our fans. We are here to win and be ruthless in our brand of cricket.”

Alyssa Healy’s record in T20I format

Alyssa Healy has been a part of the Australian team that won T20 World Cups on five occasions including 2010, 2012, 2014, 2018, and 2020. In the absence of regular captain Meg Lanning, Healy took the charge during the T20I series against India in India last year.

Healy has been an aggressive opener proving her worth. She has played 148 T20I matches ( 139 innings) with 2446 runs at a strike rate of 127.72. The opener achieved the highest unbeaten 148.

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