After a long wait, the first Women's IPL is finally here! It marks a major milestone in the upswing of women's cricket.
The women's league will be held from March 3 to 26 and will be conducted before the Men's IPL.
It will be the first step towards women's cricket becoming a professional sport. It will also help break down stereotypes and prejudices against women in sports.
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Royal Challengers Bangalore, also known as RCB, is a famous franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament. It is owned by United Spirits Limited, a Diageo Group company, and is based in Bangalore.
Founded in 2008, RCB has never won the IPL but managed to finish runners-up on three occasions between 2009 and 2016. Led by captain ViratKohli and coach Mike Hesson, the team boasts several marquee players.
However, they have failed to live up to their expectations. They have lost four matches out of five so far and are looking to turn things around in the WPL 2023 season.
The women's IPL was launched in January this year and was aimed at breaking barriers and empowering women. Even though it's a new product, brands are showing interest in sponsoring these teams.
According to BARC, the value of an IPL match depends on the popularity of the teams and their players. Moreover, the brand reputation of the teams also plays a major role in determining their sponsors' decisions.
Therefore, it's important to choose the right brand for your sports sponsorship. Some of the best options include Mia by Tanishq, Kajaria Tiles, and Bira91.
While the main aim of these companies is to sell their products and services, they also want to gain the attention of cricket fans. This can be done through campaigns that depict the sport in its authentic form and use well-known athletes as part of their campaign.
RCB was the highest bidder at the WPL 2023 auction and has picked up India's SmritiMandhana as their opener. The team also bought six overseas players. RCB will hope that their international players can help them achieve their dream of winning the inaugural women's league.
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians, a franchise cricket team, is one of eight teams that formed the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008. The team is owned by India's largest conglomerate, Reliance Industries, through its 100% subsidiary IndiaWin Sports. The team is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, and has its home ground at the Wankhede Stadium.
The team has been an integral part of the IPL since its inception. It has won five IPL titles and has set many records.
They have won the most IPL titles by a single team, and also have the most consecutive wins in the league. They have also broken many other records in the IPL, and have a strong team that will be looking to continue their winning ways in the WPL 2023 season.
Among the players that they have signed for this season, there are a lot of high-profile names. These include India's leading T20 player, Harmanpreet Kaur.
She has been a vital player in showcasing the best of Indian cricket to the world and will be a great asset to the Mumbai Indians Women's team. She will be joined by other elite and talented players from around the globe.
After a brilliant auction, Mumbai Indians secured the services of some of the best women's cricketers. They landed England all-rounder Natalie Sciver-Brunt for a whopping Rs 3.20 crore and also bought Pooja Vastrakar for 1.9 crores.
They have a strong bowling attack as well. The team will have a strong mix of experienced and young talent in the tournament, and they should be able to make it to the final. They will be led by captain Harmanpreet Kaur, who is a great player and will be a huge asset to the team.
Delhi Capitals
The Delhi Capitals (formerly known as the Delhi Daredevils) is a cricket team in India. The team is jointly owned by the GMR Group and JSW Sports and regularly participates in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
The IPL is a professional cricket league organized by the BCCI. It is one of the eight tournaments in the International Cricket Council (ICC) calendar.
On 20 February 2008, the BCCI auctioned off teams to be part of the inaugural IPL. Delhi was selected as one of the eight teams to compete in the IPL.
Delhi has been a fixture in the IPL since its first season and has never won a title or reached the finals of the IPL. However, the team has made it to the playoffs four times and has reached the finals once, in the 2020 season.
They have a strong batting lineup with players like ShreyasIyer, Rishabh Pant, and Prithvi Shaw, as well as a bowling lineup with players like KagisoRabada and Avesh Khan.
In addition, the team also has a strong mascot, Leo. He is a cartoon lion that can be seen cheering the team during their matches.
The team has a good squad of players and has some promising young talent as well. They are a strong contender for the title in the upcoming IPL 2023 season.
The team is co-owned by the GMR Group and the JSW Group and plays its home matches at the ArunJaitley Stadium in Delhi. It has also partnered with the women's IPL to participate in the women's competition.
Gujarat Giants
The Gujarat Giants team is a cricket franchise that plays in the women’s IPL. It is based in Ahmedabad and is owned by Adani Sportsline. The team is led by Australian wicketkeeper Beth Mooney.
In its first season, the Gujarat Giants topped Zone A and qualified for the playoffs. However, they were unable to advance to the finals.
During the WPL Auction, Gujarat Giants picked up some strong players for their team. They were able to pick up a few international players such as SabbhineniMeghana and Laura Wolvaardt.
These players are very good at batting. They can get big runs in the IPL and will be a great asset to the team.
With their experience, they can help the team gain a lot of points and improve their ranking in the IPL Points Table. This is an important thing for any team to achieve in the IPL.
It is also important for the team to have a good captain. The captain will be able to lead the team and help them get the best out of their team.
The captain will be able to decide which players should be allowed to play and which ones should be kept out. This will help the team get a better chance of winning the tournament.
Another aspect that will help the team is their chemistry. This is important for any team to win the IPL.
The team has a very good chemistry on their side. This chemistry will help the team win the IPL and be very successful in the future. The chemistry in their team will also help the team to stay strong throughout the tournament and to reach the finals.
Lucknow Warriors
For several years, the BCCI resisted calls for women's cricket matches, citing a lack of sponsors and broadcasters. But late last year, the BCCI finally acted after a financial research report revealed a major appetite for women's T20 cricket.
Five teams are participating in the inaugural season of the women's IPL, including Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz. All five are owned by the same company, Capri Global Holdings Private Limited.
The UP Warriorz team has already signed several sponsors, with PatanjaliAyurved Limited onboard as the principal sponsor and French Essence perfume and Transworld among the others. The team's jersey will feature the logos of Lotus Herbals (front), Ashok Leyland (back), Dream 11, and Sonata Software as associate partners.
Lucknow-based UP Warriorz, which is owned by Capri Global Holdings Private Limited, will be one of the five teams that will compete in the inaugural Women's Premier League 2023. Former England pacer Jon Lewis will be the head coach of the team, while Arjuna awardee Anju Jain will serve as an assistant coach and four-time world champion Lisa Sthalekar will serve as a mentor.
According to the UPWW website, UP Warriors will field a squad of 18 players. Six of these will be foreign players who were bought at the February 13 player auction.
UP Warriorz will also be backed by TATA Capital, which has been signed as the title sponsor of the first season of the women's IPL. TATA Motors is another key sponsor, while Noise and Hero Vida will join as associate media sponsors.
A lot of Indian fans are expected to watch the first season of the Women's IPL, so the UP Warriors will be hoping to bring home the trophy for the very first time in the history of women's cricket in India. With such a huge amount of money being spent on the team, it's safe to assume that this will be a historic tournament.