The Women’s Premier League (WPL2023), India’s first-ever professional women’s cricket league, is set to launch its inaugural season with five competitive teams. The league, which aims to promote women’s cricket in India and provide a platform for young talent to showcase their skills, will feature teams from across the country, including Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Gujrat Giants, UP Warriors, and Delhi Capitals.
“The launch of the WPL marks a significant milestone for women’s cricket in India,” said a spokesperson for the league. “We are excited to bring together some of the best female cricketers from across the country to compete in this inaugural season. We believe that the WPL will help to inspire a new generation of young women to pursue their passion for cricket and take the sport to new heights.”
The league, which is scheduled to begin in March, will feature a round-robin format followed by playoffs and a grand finale. Each team will comprise of 15 players, including a mix of Indian and international talent.
“The WPL is an opportunity for us to showcase our talent and compete against the best players in the country,” said a player from one of the participating teams. “We are thrilled to be a part of this historic moment and hope to make our fans proud.”
With the launch of the WPL, women’s cricket in India is set to receive a major boost. The league is expected to attract a wide audience and provide a platform for female players to showcase their skills and talent.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Indrani Roy, Disha Kasat, Shreyanka Patil, Kanika Ahuja, Asha Shobhana, Erin Burns, Heather Knight, Dane van Niekerk, Preeti Bose, Poonam Khemnar, Komal Zanzad, Megan Schutt, Sahana Pawar
Mumbai Indians
Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Yastika Bhatia, Heather Graham, Issy Wong, Amanjot Kaur, Dhara Gujjar, Saika Ishaque, Hayley Matthews, Chloe Tryon, Priyanka Bala, Humairaa Kaazi, Neelam Bisht, Jintamani Kalita, Sonam Yadav
Gujarat Giants
Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Sophia Dunkley, Annabel Sutherland, Harleen Deol, Deandra Dottin, Sneh Rana, S Meghana, Georgia Wareham, Mansi Joshi, Dayalan Hemalatha, Monica Patel, Tanuja Kanwer, Sushma Verma, Hurley Gala, Ashwani Kumari, Parunika Sisodia, Shabman Shakil
UP Warriorz
Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath, Shabnim Ismail, Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Parshavi Chopra, Shweta Sehrawat, S Yashasri, Kiran Navgire, Grace Harris, Devika Vaidya, Lauren Bell, Laxmi Yadav, Simran Shaikh
Delhi Capitals
Jemimah Rodrigues, Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Marizanne Kapp, Titas Sadhu, Alice Capsey, Tara Norris, Laura Harris, Jasia Akhtar, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Taniya Bhatia. Jess Jonassen, Sneha Deepthi, Arundhati Reddy, Aparna Mondal