As the excitement builds for the second edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2024) set to kick off on February 27th, all squads have been finalized, promising an exhilarating cricketing spectacle. The tournament, spanning from February 27th to March 17th, will feature a total of 22 matches, including 20 league games, an eliminator match, and the grand final, with all matches slated to commence at 7:30 PM.
The opening match on February 27th will witness a showdown between defending champions Mumbai Indians and the formidable Delhi Capitals at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, marking the beginning of an action-packed tournament. Mumbai Indians, clinching the title in the previous edition, are set to defend their championship title with a star-studded lineup featuring the likes of Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, and Amelia Kerr among others.
Delhi Capitals, who finished as runners-up in WPL 2023 after a stellar performance in the league stage, are geared up for redemption with a formidable squad led by Alice Capsey and bolstered by the likes of Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp. Other teams in contention include Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and UP Warriorz, each equipped with a blend of seasoned veterans and promising young talent.
Gujarat Giants, despite finishing at the bottom in the previous edition, are determined to turn the tables with a revamped squad featuring Ashleigh Gardner and Laura Wolvaardt. Royal Challengers Bangalore, finishing fourth in WPL 2023, aim to ascend the ranks this season with a potent combination of players including Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, and Ellyse Perry.
UP Warriorz, knocked out in the eliminator last year, aspire to make a strong statement with a star-studded lineup featuring Alyssa Healy, Sophie Ecclestone, and Grace Harris. With teams brimming with talent and determination, the stage is set for a riveting display of cricketing prowess as the WPL 2024 promises to be a thrilling spectacle for cricket enthusiasts worldwide.
WPL 2024 squads
| Team | WPL 2023 Finish | Full Squad |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | Runners-up | 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 (wk), Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland*, Aparna Mondal (wk), Ashwani Kumari |
| Gujarat Giants | Last | Ashleigh Gardner*, Beth Mooney*, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt*, Shabnam MD, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwar, Phoebe Litchfield*, Meghna Singh, Trisha Poojitha, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Kathryn Bryce*, Mannat Kashyap, Veda Krishnamurthy, Tarannum Pathan, Lea Tahuhu* |
| Mumbai Indians | Title-winners | 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, SB Keerthana |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | Fourth | Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry*, Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine*, Georgia Wareham*, Kate Cross*, Ekta Bisht, Shubha Satheesh, S Meghana, Simran Bahadur, Sophie Molineux*, Nadine de Klerk* |
| UP Warriorz | Knocked out | Alyssa Healy*, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris*, Kiran Navgire, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, S Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone*, Tahlia McGrath*, Danni Wyatt*, Vrinda Dinesh, Poonam Khemnar, Saima Thakor, Gouher Sultana, Chamari Athapaththu* |
