On a lethargic day, simply scrolling and yawning, what can be more refreshing than a highly cheered cricket match ? And it's more than a bliss if format is T-20. With that cricket vibes in the mind, today we will go through all the key highlights of newly announced WPL 2023 and what it adds to our sports industry.

The Women's Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league for women in India. It was introduced in 2022, and since then, it has gained immense popularity and has become an essential part of Indian cricket. The tournament features the top women's cricket players from all over the world, and they compete in various franchises representing different Indian cities. The Women's IPL will have five teams viz Royal Challengers Bangalore, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants. The teams play against each other in a round-robin format, and the top team will qualify for final and the team at 2nd and 3rd position will play eliminator for reaching the finals.

The Women's IPL is seen as a significant step towards the promotion of women's cricket in India. The tournament will provide a platform for young and talented cricketers to showcase their skills and make a name for them. The Women's IPL will also help in bridging the gap between men's and women's cricket and will be given equal opportunities to women cricketers to prove their mettle. The tournament will help in promoting gender equality and will inspire young girls to take up cricket as a career. The Women's IPL will also encourage women to participate in sports and will break many stereotypes associated with women in sports.

The Women's IPL will also provide an opportunity for Indian women cricketers to play alongside and against some of the best players in the world. These exposures will help them gain invaluable experience and improve their skills, which is essential for the development of Indian women's cricket. However, despite the significant strides made towards promoting women's cricket in India, there is still a long way to go. The Women's IPL is currently a five-team tournament and needs to be expanded to include more teams and players. The tournament needs to be held annually and needs to be given more coverage and publicity to attract more fans and sponsors.
The first auction to purchase player for each franchise was held on 13th February, 2023 at Mumbai. More than 1000 player registered their name for the auction. Each franchise had 12cr to purchase 15-18 players including 7 overseas players.


Some of the top Indian buys from the auction are:-

1. Smriti Mandhana (RCB):-Rs3.40cr
2. Jemimah Rodrigues (DC):-Rs2.20cr
3. Deepti Sharma(DC):-Rs2.60cr

Some of the top foreign buys from the auction are:-
1. Ashleigh Gardner (AUS)(GG):-Rs3.20cr
2. Natalie Sciver(ENG)(MI):-Rs3.20cr
3. Ellyse Perry(AUS)(RCB):-Rs1.70cr

In conclusion, the Women's Indian Premier League is a step in the right direction towards promoting sportsmanship in India. With the right measures and support, the Women's IPL can become a new breakthrough in the vitrine of Indian cricket.
The first season of Women’s IPL will start from 4th March between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians and finals will be played on 26th March. One can see the matches on Sports 18 Television Channel and Jio Cinema for free. .