The opening ceremony of the Women’s Premier League saw dazzling performances by Bollywood actress duo Kriti Sanon and Kiara Advani along with star singer AP Dhillon. Kiara kicked off the show performing on her hit songs while Kriti impressed everyone with a heartfelt performance on ‘Chak De India’. The audience audibly cheered both actresses as they danced to all of their big hits. AP Dhillon has already caused a stir on social media for his interaction with cricketers Harleen Deol and Jemimah Rodrigues and he did not disappoint with his show.
The #TATAWPL launch in style! 🙌
Kiara Advani’s entertaining performance gets the crowd going! 👌👌 pic.twitter.com/cKfuGOCpEC
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 4, 2023
History will be made on Saturday as the Women’s Premier League kicks off with some of the best players making their debut in franchise cricket in India. The League kicks off at DY Patil Stadium with a blockbuster game between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians. A total of 20 league matches and two playoff games will be played over 23 days.
An energetic performance precedes an energetic one #TATAWPL!
Kriti Sanon lights up DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/tcvQD8s0PV
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 4, 2023
Over the 22-game season, each of the five teams will face each other twice before two semi-finals determine the top two teams for the championship game on March 27.
𝘼𝙋 𝘿𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚!
How about THAT for an exciting performance 🤩#TATAWPL | @apdhillxn pic.twitter.com/CuYbqWEo0a
— Women’s Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 4, 2023
In the inaugural edition, five teams – Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz gave their pockets to acquire some of the best talents in the international and domestic circuit. India’s Smriti Mandhana was the best buy when she was sold for a whopping Rs 3.40 crore to Royal Challengers Bangalore.
On Sunday, the WPL will have its first double-header day as Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Delhi Capitals at Brabourne Stadium, CCI. UP Warriorz will play their first game of the league against Gujarat Giants at DY Patil Stadium in the evening.
A total of 11 matches will be held at DY Patil Stadium and Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.
The final match of the league phase will be played between UP Warriorz and Delhi Capitals on March 21 at Brabourne Stadium. The Eliminator will be played on March 24 at DY Patil Stadium.
The 2023 Women’s Premier League Final will be played at Brabourne Stadium on March 26.
Team India captain Harmanpreet Kaur was sold to Mumbai Indians for Rs 1.80 crore and was appointed team skipper.
Gujarat Giants, led by champion Australian batsman Beth Mooney, consists of Indian stars Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana – also the team’s vice-captain – and veteran Sushma Verma.
UP Warriorz left no stone unturned in their bid to have a successful outing at the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League and named the talisman Alyssa Healy as their captain.
(with ANI inputs)
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