Cricket, once dominated by men, is undergoing a transformative shift as women’s cricket gains momentum on the global stage. In a historic move, India is gearing up to host the inaugural season of the Women’s Indian Premier League (WIPL) in 2024. With dates, venues, teams, and squads confirmed, let’s dive into the excitement surrounding this groundbreaking event.
WIPL 2024: Dates and Venues:
The much-anticipated WIPL 2024 is scheduled to commence on 23rd Feb 2024 and culminate with an electrifying finale on 17 March 2024. Matches will be held across prestigious venues in India, showcasing the country’s rich cricketing heritage and providing a fitting stage for the world-class talent set to grace the tournament.
Here’s a glimpse of the venues set to host WIPL 2024:
- Feb 23, Fri [M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru]: Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women
- Feb 24, Sat [M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru]: Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs UP Warriorz
- Feb 25, Sun [M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru]: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians Women
- Feb 26, Mon [M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru]: UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals Women
- Feb 27, Tue [M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru]: Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Gujarat Giants
- Feb 28, Wed [M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru]: Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz
- Feb 29, Thu [M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru]: Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans
- Fri, Mar 01 [M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru]: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants
- Mar 02, Sat [M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru]: Royal Challengers Bangalore Women vs Mumbai Indians Women
- Mar 03, Sun [M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru]: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals Women
- Mar 04, Mon [M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru]: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
- Mar 05, Tue [Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi]: Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women
- Mar 06, Wed [Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi]: Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
- Mar 07, Thu [Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi]: UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians Women
- Mar 08, Fri [Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi]: Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz
- Mar 09, Sat [Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi]: Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants
- Mar 10, Sun [Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi]: Delhi Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
- Mar 11, Mon [Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi]: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz
- Mar 12, Tue [Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi]: Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
- Mar 13, Wed [Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi]: Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants
- Mar 15, Fri [Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi]: TBC vs TBC, Eliminator
- Mar 17, Sun [Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi]: TBC vs TBC, Final
Meet the Teams and Squads:
WIPL 2024 will feature eight powerhouse teams, each comprising a mix of seasoned veterans and emerging talents. With a focus on promoting gender equality and providing a platform for female cricketers to shine, the tournament promises to be a showcase of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship.
Let’s take a look at the teams participating in WIPL 2024, along with their squads:
- Delhi Capitals Squad: 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
- Gujarat Giants Squad: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Trisha Poojitha, Kashvee Gautam (withdrawn), Priya Mishra, Lauren Cheatle (withdrawn, replaced by Lea Tahuhu), Kathryn Bryce, Mannat Kashyap, Veda Krishnamurthy, Tarannum Pathan, Sayali Sathgare
- Mumbai Indians Squad: 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
- Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight (withdrawn), Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja (withdrawn), Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Ekta Bisht, Shubha Satheesh, S Meghana, Simran Bahadur, Sophie Molineux, Shradda Pokharkar
- UP Warriorz Squad: 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
Embracing the Future of Women’s Cricket:
WIPL 2024 represents a significant milestone in the journey of women’s cricket in India. As the tournament prepares to kick off, anticipation is at an all-time high, with fans eagerly awaiting the exhilarating matches, breathtaking performances, and unforgettable moments that lie ahead.