The Womens Premier League (WPL) is a highly-anticipated event in the world of cricket, bringing together some of the best female players from around the globe to compete for the coveted title. In recent years, the WPL has seen a significant increase in interest and participation, with many top-level teams vying for the top spot. In this article, we will take a closer look at the team owners, bid amounts, and overall growth of the WPL.
WIPL Media Rights: Big day for Women Cricket on Monday 16 Jan 2023, Viacom18, Disney Star, Sony ready to battle for Women IPL Media Rights, The first season of the Women’s Indian Premier League 2023 (also known as the Women’s Indian Premier League, Women’s IPL 2023, or WIPL T20 2023) a Twenty20 cricket league organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, will begin in March 2023. With 20 matches being played.
Women’s IPL (WIPL) 2023 has been set for March 2023, before the start of the men’s IPL 2023, according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The team intends to auction an open bidding process, which is expected to take place in Feb 2023. At least 6 of the current IPL franchises have expressed preliminary interest in acquiring a WIPL team.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the release of an Invitation to Tender for the right to own and operate a team in the Women’s Indian Premier League on January 3, 2023. The Women’s IPL auction 2023 will take place in February. There will be a total of five teams participating.
It is now official. Following the acquisition of IPL Media Rights, Viacom18 has also acquired Women’s IPL Media Rights. The BCCI has received a Rs 951 crore commitment from Viacom. This means that the broadcaster will pay the BCCI INR 7.09 crores per match for the next five years (2023-27). The announcement is a huge step forward for women’s cricket. Later, BCCI secretary Jay Shah confirmed the development.
Women IPL Player Auction:
The first auction prior to the WIPL has five price ranges ranging from Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 50 lakh. The registration deadline for the auction is January 26. The reserve values that a female cricketer can choose are detailed in the “guide notes” for the auction registration system that the Board of Control for Cricket in India has implemented (BCCI). Uncapped cricketers have two options, whereas capped players—those who have represented India or are currently on a central contract—have three options: Rs. 30 lakh, Rs. 40 lakh, or Rs. 50 lakh (Rs. 10 lakh and Rs. 20 lakh).
WIPL Team Auction:
The BCCI and India’s female cricketers are up for a HUGE-WINDFALL in 2023. The board anticipates not only a Massive contract from the broadcaster, but also Massive interest in the WIPL franchise tender. According to a top BCCI official, the upcoming Women IPL League can generate 1000 crores or more at auction for each franchise.
The board official also confirmed that the Players salary purse for Women could be in the 40 crore range for each franchise. This means that, like their male counterparts, the WIPL will make female cricketers millionaires next year.
Top BCCI official Statement : “It’s a new product with an old concept. Check out the reaction to the INDIA vs. AUSTRALIA series. This clearly demonstrates that women’s cricket has enormous growth potential. We are confident that each franchise will fetch at least 1000 crores. “Players will be fairly compensated, and each franchise may have a player purse of 35-40 crore,
Meanwhile, BCCI/IPL officials have stated that the sale of teams will be completed by the end of January, giving the new franchises at least one month before the start of the WIPL.
The Indian Premier League teams, as expected, will be the frontrunners to own the Women Indian Premier League (WIPL) teams. At this point, not one, but eight IPL teams have chosen to own and operate the WIPL franchise. Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings will all bid for WIPL teams.
The remaining two teams, Royal Challengers Bangalore and the RPSG-owned Lucknow Super Giants, are expected to compete as well. The competition will not stop there. The WIPL Franchise is subject to a BUMPER interest.
According to BCCI sources, 15 companies have chosen the Tender Document so far.
WIPL Team ownership is generating more interest than anticipated. 15 companies have already chosen the tender, and we now expect the number to exceed two dozen,” said a source involved in the tender process.
Jay Shah said on twitter:
Congratulations @viacom18 for winning the Women’s @IPL media rights. Thank you for your faith in @BCCI and @BCCIWomen. Viacom has committed INR 951 crores which means per match value of INR 7.09 crores for next 5 years (2023-27). This is massive for Women’s Cricket 🙏🇮🇳
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 16, 2023
women’s ipl 2023 schedule
Women’s IPL 2023 Schedule will be out in mid Feb 2023, 15 days prior to start of the tournament.
women’s ipl 2023 tickets
Women’s IPL 2023 tickets can be booked only from official website www.iplt20.com
