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5 Facts about Women's Premier League 2023


Shivani Chourasia

Shivani Chourasia

17 Mar 2023, 4:41 pm IST

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The Women's Premier League Cricket, also known as the WPL, is a professional women's cricket league in India. The league was launched by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2022 to promote and develop women's cricket in the country. The league features six teams from different regions of India, and each team is allowed to field a maximum of four foreign players in their squad.

The matches are played in a T20 format, and the league attracts some of the best talents in women's cricket in India, providing a platform for players to showcase their skills and compete at the highest level. The league has received positive feedback from players, fans, and cricket experts, who believe it has played a significant role in raising the profile of women's cricket in India and encouraging more girls to take up the sport.

Let's take a look at five interesting facts about WPL:

WPL isn't the first attempt at Women's League Cricket

WPL - A start of something unusually usual for women's cricket in India |  ESPNcricinfo

The women's T20 Challenge was the first major women's cricket in India that started in 2018. It started as a single-match tournament, and for the next few seasons, the number of teams and matches kept increasing.

League structure

WPL Full Form - Women's Premier League

The league structure of the WPL is similar to IPL. In the inaugural season, five teams are playing against each other in a double round-robin format, with three teams with the most points entering the play-off stage.

Free Tickets

In the inaugural season, entry tickets at the grounds are free. It is a huge step with a lot of positive implications. Any cricket fan can watch the matches for free and have a good time on the ground. A welcome step indeed.

Shakti

The Womens Premier League (WPL)'s mascot is called Shakti. It is a tigress wearing the Blue Indian Cricket Team jersey. The name and overall design of the mascot suggest a lot of powerful messages. A beautiful affirmation to Naari Shakti.

A new rule

BCCI to launch Women's Indian Premier League (IPL) - BusinessToday

A new rule was also introduced in a T20 league, allowing both sides to review wide and no-ball decisions to the 3rd umpire. This rule will also be implemented in the IPL from the 2023 season.

Conclusion

The Women's Premier League Cricket is a celebration of women's cricket at its finest! The league showcases the talent and skill of some of the best female cricketers in India, and the excitement and energy of the matches are simply electric. From the thunderous sound of the bat hitting the ball to the roar of the crowd, the matches are a feast for the senses.

The athleticism and finesse of the players are a sight to behold, with each run, catch, and wicket representing the culmination of hours of practice and dedication. But it's not just about the on-field action; the league also represents a giant leap forward for women's cricket in India, with its increased visibility and support paving the way for more girls and women to take up the sport.

The Women's Premier League Cricket is a true testament to the power of sport to inspire and empower, and a beautiful showcase of the talent and potential of women in cricket.

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