WPL 2024: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 kicks off on Friday, February 23. In the opening match, Meg Lanning’s Delhi Capitals will face defending champions Mumbai Indians, led by Harmanpreet Kaur.
Last year, MI won the title by defeating the Capitals in the final at Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium.
Other teams in the championship include UP Warriorz, led by Alyssa Healy, Gujarat Giants with Beth Mooney as captain, and Smriti Mandhana’s Royal Challengers.
The first 11 matches of WPL 2024 will take place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore until March 4. After that, the Arun Jaitley Stadium will host the remaining games, including the Eliminator on March 15 and the final on March 17.
WPL 2024
The second season of the Women’s Premier League, a cricket tournament featuring T20 matches, is set to start on February 23, according to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The event will run from February 23 to March 17 and will include 22 games, consisting of 20 regular matches, one eliminator, and the championship match. All matches will begin at 7:30 pm Indian Standard Time.
Initially, the matches will be held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru until March 4, after which they will move to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
The tournament will kick off with a match between the Mumbai Indians and the Delhi Capitals, the reigning champions and last year’s runners-up, respectively, in Bengaluru. Teams competing for the WOPL 2024 title include the Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and UP Warriorz.
WPL 2024 Format
- In the 2024 edition of the WPL, the format remains unchanged from before.
- Every team will face each other two times during the tournament.
- The team with the highest points in the WPL standings secures a spot in the final.
- The second and third-ranked teams will compete in the Eliminator match.
- The victor of the Eliminator will then challenge the leading team in the final showdown.
WPL 2024 Full Schedule
Check out the complete schedule for WPL 2024! You’ll find all the match details, including dates, who’s playing who, and where they’re playing.
| WPL 2024 Full Schedule | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Match | Venue |
| Feb 23 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru |
| Feb 24 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriors | Bengaluru |
| Feb 25 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Bengaluru |
| Feb 26 | UP Warriors vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru |
| Feb 27 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants | Bengaluru |
| Feb 28 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriors | Bengaluru |
| Feb 29 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru |
| Mar 1 | UP Warriors vs Gujarat Giants | Bengaluru |
| Mar 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians | Bengaluru |
| Mar 3 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru |
| Mar 4 | UP Warriors vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Bengaluru |
| Mar 5 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Delhi |
| Mar 6 | Gujarat Giants vs Royal C+hallengers Bangalore | Delhi |
| Mar 7 | UP Warriors vs Mumbai Indians | Delhi |
| Mar 8 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriors | Delhi |
| Mar 9 | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | Delhi |
| Mar 10 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Delhi |
| Mar 11 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriors | Delhi |
| Mar 12 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Delhi |
| Mar 13 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Delhi |
| Mar 15 | Eliminator | Delhi |
| Mar 17 | Final | Delhi |
WPL 2024 Squads and Teams
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 will feature five exciting teams vying for the championship. These teams, namely Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and UP Warriorz, have put together strong squads blending international experience with promising local talent.
Each team has a mix of all-rounders, batters, bowlers, and wicketkeepers, ensuring an intense competition. With diverse and robust squads, the tournament promises to showcase the best of women’s cricket, captivating fans with skillful plays and strategic moves. Let’s dive into the standout players of this year’s WPL 2024.
| WPL 2024 Squads and Teams | |
|---|---|
| Team | Players |
| Mumbai Indians | Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Humaira Kazi, Issy Wong, Jintimani Kalita, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, S Sajana, Amandeep Kaur, Fatima Jaffer, Keerthana Balakrishnan |
| Delhi Capitals | Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Laura Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniya Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland*, Aparna Mondal, Ashwani Kumari |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight (withdrawn), Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Ekta Bisht, Shubha Satheesh, S Meghana, Simran Bahadur, Sophie Molineux |
| UP Warriorz | Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Lauren Bell (withdrawn, replaced by Chamari Athapaththu), Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Soppadhandi Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Danni Wyatt, Vrinda Dinesh, Poonam Khemnar, Saima Thakor, Gouher Sultana |
| Gujarat Giants | Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Trisha Poojitha, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Lauren Cheatle, Kathryn Bryce, Mannat Kashyap, Veda Krishnamurthy, Tarannum Pathan |
Where to Watch WPL 2024 Live Streaming?
The WPL 2024 is airing exclusively on Sports 18, with every match kicking off at 7:30 PM IST. Catch all the action live on Jio Cinemas’ streaming platform.
WPL 2024 FAQs
Q.1. When does WPL 2024 start and end?
Ans. WPL 2024 starts on February 23 and ends on March 17.
Q.2. Where can I watch WPL 2024 matches?
Ans. You can watch WPL 2024 matches live on Jio Cinemas’ streaming platform.
Q.3. Which teams are participating in WPL 2024?
Ans. The participating teams are Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and UP Warriorz.
Q.4. What is the format of WPL 2024?
Ans. WPL 2024 follows a format where each team plays two matches against every other team, with the top team advancing directly to the final.
Q.5. Where are the matches held during WPL 2024?
Ans. Initially, matches are held at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, then move to Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
