NEW DELHI: The second edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to kick off with a clash between defending champions Mumbai Indians and last year’s finalists
Delhi Capitals.
The opening match will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on February 23.
Led by India captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Mumbai Indians emerged victorious in the inaugural WPL by defeating Delhi Capitals in the final.
Venues for WPL 2: This year, the entire season is scheduled to be held in Bengaluru and Delhi, with the Arun Jaitley Stadium hosting the Eliminator and final on March 15 and 17, respectively.
Road to FinalThe WPL will feature a total of 22 matches, and the team finishing at the top of the table will secure a direct spot in the final.
The second and third-placed teams will compete in the Eliminator for a chance to reach the championship decider.
Players to watch out forExciting talents such as Kashvee Gautam and Vrinda Dinesh, who were part of the mini-auction where 165 players were bid for the 30 available spots, are expected to showcase their skills in this edition of the Women’s Premier League.
Complete Schedule of WPL 2024: - February 23 – Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru
- February 24 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriors in Bengaluru
- February 25 – Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians in Bengaluru
- February 26 – UP Warriors vs Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru
- February 27 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants in Bengaluru
- February 28 – Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriors in Bengaluru
- February 29 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru
- March 1 – UP Warriors vs Gujarat Giants in Bengaluru
- March 2 – Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians in Bengaluru
- March 3 – Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru
- March 4 – UP Warriors vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru
- March 5 – Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians in Delhi
- March 6 – Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Delhi
- March 7 – UP Warriors vs Mumbai Indians in Delhi
- March 8 – Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriors in Delhi
- March 9 – Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants in Delhi
- March 10 – Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Delhi
- March 11 – Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriors in Delhi
- March 12 – Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore in Delhi
- March 13 – Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants in Delhi
- March 15 – Eliminator in Delhi
- March 17 – Final in Delhi.
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(With inputs from PTI)