Cricket is the most popular sport in India, and while men’s cricket has always been in the spotlight, women’s cricket has been steadily growing in popularity. The announcement of the Women Premier League (WPL) Cricket in 2023 has created a buzz in the Indian cricket community. The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is a popular cricket tournament in India that attracts fans from all over the country. Here is the schedule for the upcoming season:
Women’s Premier League WPL 2023 Schedule
| Match Day | Match No | Day | Date | Time | Team | Venue |
| 1 | 1 | Sat | Mar 4, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 2 | 2 | Sun | Mar 5, 2023 | 3:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 2 | 3 | Sun | Mar 5, 2023 | 7:30 PM | UP Warriors vs Gujarat Giants | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 3 | 4 | Mon | Mar 6, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 3 | 5 | Tue | Mar 7, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriors | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 4 | 6 | Wed | Mar 8, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 5 | 7 | Thu | Mar 9, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 6 | 8 | Fri | Mar 10, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriors | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 7 | 9 | Sat | Mar 11, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 8 | 10 | Sun | Mar 12, 2023 | 7:30 PM | UP Warriors vs Mumbai Indians | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 9 | 11 | Mon | Mar 13, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 10 | 12 | Tue | Mar 14, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 11 | 13 | Wed | Mar 15, 2023 | 7:30 PM | UP Warriors vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 12 | 14 | Thu | Mar 16, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 13 | 15 | Sat | Mar 18, 2023 | 3:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriors | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 14 | 16 | Sat | Mar 18, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 15 | 17 | Mon | Mar 20, 2023 | 3:30 PM | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriors | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 16 | 18 | Mon | Mar 20, 2023 | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 17 | 19 | Tue | Mar 21, 2023 | 3:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 18 | 20 | Tue | Mar 21, 2023 | 7:30 PM | UP Warriors vs Delhi Capitals | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 19 | 21 | Fri | Mar 24, 2023 | 7:30 PM | TBA vs TBA (Eliminator) | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai |
| 20 | 22 | Sun | Mar 26, 2023 | 7:30 PM | TBA vs TBA (Final) | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
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WPL 2023 Teams
MUMBAI INDIANS PLAYERS LIST
Dhara Gujjar, Amanjot Kaur, Amelia kerr, Chloe tryon, Harmanpreet kaur, Hayley Matthews, Heather Graham, Humairaa Kaazi, Isabelle Wong, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie sciver, Neelam Bisht, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK),Saika Ishaque, Sonam Yadav
- Batter: Dhara Gujjar,
- All Rounder: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia kerr, Chloe tryon, Harmanpreet kaur (C), Hayley Matthews, Heather Graham, Humairaa Kaazi, Isabelle Wong, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie sciver, Neelam Bisht, Pooja Vastrakar,
- Wicket keeper: Priyanka Bala (WK), Yastika Bhatia (WK),
- Bowler: Saika Ishaque, Sonam Yadav
DELHI CAPITAL PLAYERS LIST
Jasia Akhter, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Harris, Meg Lanning (C), Shafali Verma, Sneha Deepthi, Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jess Jonassen, marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, Radha Yada, Shikha Pandey, Aparna Mondal (WK), Taniyaa Bhatia (WK), Poonam Yadav, Tara Norris, Titas Sadhu.
- Batter: Jasia Akhter, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Harris, Meg Lanning (C), Shafali Verma, Sneha Deepthi.
- All Rounder: Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jess Jonassen, marizanne Kapp, Minnu Mani, Radha Yada, Shikha Pandey.
- Wicket keeper: Aparna Mondal (WK), Taniyaa Bhatia (WK),
- Bowler: Poonam Yadav, Tara Norris, Titas Sadhu.
GUJARAT GIANTS PLAYERS LIST
Sabbineni Meghana, Sophia Dunkley, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Ashwani Kumari, Dayalan Hemalatha, Deandra Dottin, Georgia wareham, Harleen Deol, Hurley Gala, Mansi Joshi, Sneh rana, Tanuja Kanwer, Beth Mooney (C & WK), Sushma Verma (WK) Monica Patel, Parunika Sisodia, Shabnam Shakil.
- Batter: Sabbineni Meghana, Sophia Dunkley
- All Rounder: Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Ashwani Kumari, Dayalan Hemalatha, Deandra Dottin, Georgia wareham, Harleen Deol, Hurley Gala, Mansi Joshi, Sneh rana, Tanuja Kanwer.
- Wicket Keeper: Beth Mooney (C & WK), Sushma Verma (WK)
- Bowler: Monica Patel, Parunika Sisodia, Shabnam Shakil.
ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE PLAYERS LIST
Disha Kasat, Smriti Mandhana, Asha Shobana, Dane Van Niekerk, Ellyse Perry, Erin Burns, Heather Knight, Kanika Ahuja, Poonam Khemnar, Shreyanka Patil, Sophie Devine, Indrani Roy (WK), Richa Ghosh (WK), Komal Zanzad, Megan Schutt, Preeti Bose, Renuka Singh, Sahana Pawar.
- Batter: Disha Kasat, Smriti Mandhana (C)
- All Rounder: Asha Shobana, Dane Van Niekerk, Ellyse Perry, Erin Burns, Heather Knight, Kanika Ahuja, Poonam Khemnar, Shreyanka Patil, Sophie Devine.
- Wicket Keeper: Indrani Roy (WK), Richa Ghosh (WK)
- Bowler: Komal Zanzad, Megan Schutt, Preeti Bose, Renuka Singh, Sahana Pawar.
UP WARRIORZ PLAYERS LIST
Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Simran Shaikh, Deepti Sharma, Devika Vaidya, Grace harris, Parshavi Chopra, S. Yashasri, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia Mcgrath, Alyssa Healy (C & WK), Laxmi Yadav (WK), Anjali Sarvani, Lauren Bell, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shabnim Ismail.
- Batter: Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Simran Shaikh,
- All Rounder: Deepti Sharma, Devika Vaidya, Grace harris, Parshavi Chopra, S. Yashasri, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia Mcgrath
- Wicket Keeper: Alyssa Healy (C & WK), Laxmi Yadav (WK)
- Bowler: Anjali Sarvani, Lauren Bell, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shabnim Ismail.
Key Players to watch this WPL 2023:
Each team will have a roster of talented players, but there are some players who are expected to stand out in the tournament. Some of the key players to watch out for include Smriti Mandhana from the RCB, Harmanpreet Kaur from the MI, Jemimah Rodrigues from the DC and Ellyse Perry from the RCB camp.
Conclusion:
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) T20 cricket tournament promises to be an exciting event for cricket fans across India and around the world. With some of the best women cricketers from India taking part, the tournament is sure to provide plenty of thrills and excitement. Keep an eye out for the key players and follow your favorite teams as they battle it out for the Inaugural WPL T20 Trophy.
FAQ:
When Will the WPL 2023 Begin?
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) tournament will begin on March 4.
Who Will Play the First match of WPL 2023?
The first match of the tournament will be played between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians.
How many TEAM in WPL 2023?
Five clubs from five distinct Indian zones will participate in this competition and compete for the coveted trophy. Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz are the teams competing in this league’s season.
How to watch WPL 2023?
The matches can be watched live on various television channels like Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar. The match can also be streamed live on mobile applications like JioTV, Airtel XStream, Jio Cinema and Vodafone Play.
