After much anticipation and talks, the first edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will take place in March this year. Earlier, the BCCI had announced its decision to give green signal to the T20 league which is being touted to revolutionize women’s cricket in India. Considering the pool of players that India has and the craze that cricket enjoys in the country, the tournament is expected to be a great boost to promote women’s cricket in the country.
A total of five teams will participate in the first edition of the WPL. They are – Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals and UP Warriors.
When is the Women’s Premier League played?
The Women’s Premier League starts on March 4, 2023 and the final will be played on March 26.
When does the Women’s Premier League auction take place?
The Women’s Premier League auction will take place on February 13.
When and where does the Women’s Premier League auction take place?
The Women’s Premier League auction will take place at the Jio World Convention Center in Mumbai on February 13.
When does the Women’s Premier League auction start?
The Women’s Premier League auction will take place at 2.30pm.
Which TV channels will broadcast the Women’s Premier League auction?
The Women’s Premier League auction will be broadcast on Sports 18 Network channels.
Where can you watch the live streaming of the Women’s Premier League auction?
The Women’s Premier League auction will be streamed live on the JioCinema app.
Who are the top players taking part in the Women’s Premier League auction?
The top players in the auction are – Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Eccelestone, Sophie Devine and Deandra Dottin.
What is the highest base price for a player in the Women’s Premier League auction?
The highest base price is Rs 50 lakh for a capped player and the lowest is 30 lakh. Meanwhile, the highest base price for an unlimited player is 20 lakh and the lowest is 10 lakh.
What is the auction price of the Women’s Premier League teams?
The auction purse for each Women’s Premier League team is Rs 12 crore.
How many players can a Women’s Premier League team buy?
A Women’s Premier League team can buy up to 18 players, 6 of which are from abroad. Meanwhile, the total number of minimum players a team must purchase is 15.
How many players entered the Women’s Premier League auction?
A total of 1525 players entered the inaugural Women’s Premier League auction. 409 players made the final list.
How many teams are there in the Women’s Premier League and who owns them?
A total of five teams are present in the first season of the Women’s Premier League. The owners are Adani Group (Gujarat Giants), Reliance Industries (Mumbai Indians), Diageo (Royal Challengers Bangalore), JSW Group-GMR Group (Mumbai Indians) and Capri Global (UP Warriors).
Who are the coaches of the Women’s Premier League teams?
The coaches are – Jonathan Batty (Delhi Capitals), Charlotte Edwards (Mumbai Indians), Rachael Haynes (Gujarat Giants) and Jon Lewis (UP Warriors). Royal Challengers Banglaore are yet to announce their coach.
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