WPL 2024 is just around the corner! [Image: Getty]
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 is set to kick off in grand style, promising not only cricketing excitement but also a dazzling opening ceremony. The highly anticipated tournament will commence on February 23 in Bengaluru, with Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals facing off in a spectacular opener. Let’s delve into the details of what awaits fans in this power-packed extravaganza.
The WPL 2024 opening ceremony is poised to be a star-studded affair, with a lineup of Bollywood celebrities ready to grace the occasion. From heartthrobs Tiger Shroff and Varun Dhawan to the charming Sidharth Malhotra and the versatile Karthik Aryan, the stage is set for a glamorous evening that seamlessly blends the worlds of sports and entertainment.
The cricketing fervor will be complemented by the presence of cricketing legends and rising stars. Mumbai Indians (women) team, including head coach Charlotte Edwards, bowling coach Jhulan Goswami, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, will add to the cricketing charisma of the event. The perfect blend of cricketing prowess and Bollywood allure is sure to captivate audiences.
The tournament boasts a stellar lineup of teams, each with a roster of talented players. Here’s a glimpse of the key players in each team:
| Team | Players |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Laura Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shefali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniya Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland*, Aparna Mondal, Ashwani Kumari. |
| Gujarat Giants | Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Trisha Poojitha, Sayali Satghare, Priya Mishra, Lauren Cheatle, Kathryn Bryce, Mannat Kashyap, Veda Krishnamurthy, Tarannum Pathan. |
| 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. |
| RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore) | Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Heather Knight (withdrawn), Indrani Roy, Shraddha Pokarkar, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Kate Cross, Ekta Bisht, Shubha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. |
The opening ceremony will take place an hour before the inaugural match kicks off on February 23. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will witness the clash between last year’s finalists, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals.
For those unable to attend the spectacle in person, the opening ceremony and all subsequent matches of WPL 2024 will be broadcasted on Sports 18. Fans can also catch the live-streaming action on Jio Cinemas.
The climax of WPL 2024 is set for March 17 in New Delhi, with the eliminator scheduled for March 15. As the teams battle it out on the field, the anticipation for the grand finale will undoubtedly reach a fever pitch.
WPL 2024 is not just a cricket tournament; it’s a celebration of talent, glamour, and the unifying spirit of sports. With a power-packed opening ceremony featuring cricketing icons and Bollywood sensations, the stage is set for a month-long extravaganza that promises to leave fans on the edge of their seats. Get ready for cricket fever and a celeb extravaganza like never before!
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