WPL 2023: The inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2023) has no shortage of cricket stars. The first ever WPL 2023 will be held in Mumbai in couple of days time with some of the top women’s cricketer taking part in the tournament. Ahead of the much anticipated Women’s Premier League we take a look at top stars from all the five teams. Follow WPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
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WPL 2023: Top stars from all five Women’s Premier League teams
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Smriti Mandhana: The most expensive player at the inaugural WPL auction, Mandhana is set to lead Royal Challengers Bangalore in the inaugural season. The opener had a good T20 World Cup, scoring 151 runs in four innings. The left handed batter will be expected to provide explosive start at the top of the order.
Delhi Capitals
Shafali Verma: The Under 19 World Cup winning captain is the most sought after player in the shortest format. Despite a lean T20 World Cup, Shafali will be keen to pile run in the WPL. The opener will be tasked to score runs for DC at brisk pace and provide strong start in powerplays.
Mumbai Indians
Harmanpreet Kaur: The India Women’s team skipper will be leading the team of the franchise which has done well in the IPL. Harmanpreet, recently became the first female player ever to complete 150 T20 Internationals during the ICC T20 World Cup 2023 in South Africa.
The all-rounder, was bought for Rs 1.8 crore by Mumbai Indians. Kaur alongwith Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr looks to be a winning combination for MI.
WPL 2023: From Smriti Mandhana to Harmanpreet Kaur a look at top stars from all five teams ahead of Women’s Premier League
Gujarat Giants
Beth Mooney: The Australian has the ability to dominate both spin and pace which will come in handy for Gujarat Giants. Her unbeaten 74 in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa showed her capability as a player.After being named as the skipper of Giants, the Australian will not only be eager to continue her form but lead the team from the front.
UP Warriorz
Deepti Sharma: One of the best allrounders for India at the moment, Deepti was the second-most expensive Indian player at players auction. She was purchased for Rs 2.6 crore, by UP Warriorz. The off spinner will lead the spin department of Warriorz and will have Rajeshwari Gayakwad and Sophie Ecclestone. Speaking of her experience the all-rounder has played 88 T20Is picking up 97 wickets. She has also scored 914 runs with two half-centuries.
Everything you need to know about WPL 2023
When will the WPL 2023 opening ceremony will take place?
The WPL opening ceremony will take place on March 4.
Where the WPL 2023 opening ceremony will take place?
The WPL opening ceremony will take place at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.
At what time the WPL 2023 opening ceremony will take place?
The WPL 2023 opening ceremony will start in the evening at 5:30 pm.
Where to watch the WPL 2023 opening ceremony live on TV?
The WPL opening ceremony will be broadcast live on the Sports18 Network.
How to watch the WPL 2023 opening ceremony live on mobile?
The WPL opening ceremony will be live-streamed on the JioCinema cinema app.
WPL 2023: From Smriti Mandhana to Harmanpreet Kaur a look at top stars from all five teams ahead of Women’s Premier League
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