The eagerly awaited second season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is poised to commence on February 23 in Bengaluru. The inaugural match will witness a clash between last year’s finalists, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, at the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium, with the game scheduled to start at 7:30 pm.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has outlined a comprehensive schedule for the tournament, featuring five teams and a total of 22 matches. Unlike the initial plan for a home-and-away model, logistical challenges have led to the decision to host all games at two centers—Bengaluru and Delhi.
The Bengaluru leg will extend until March 4, following which the WPL caravan will move to Delhi. Notably, there are no doubleheaders scheduled for the 24-day competition, with all matches starting at 7:30 pm, except for occasional instances where teams play back-to-back games on consecutive days.
The Delhi leg will commence with a match between the finalists of the previous season, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The final showdown is scheduled for March 17, preceded by an Eliminator on March 15, both to be held in Delhi.
Schedule:
The Bengaluru Leg
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| Feb 23 | MI vs DC |
| Feb 24 | RCB vs UP Warriorz |
| Feb 25 | Gujarat Giants vs MI |
| Feb 26 | UP Warriorz vs DC |
| Feb 27 | RCB vs Gujarat Giants |
| Feb 28 | MI vs UP Warriorz |
| Feb 29 | RCB vs DC |
| March 1 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants |
| March 2 | RCB vs MI |
| March 3 | Gujarat Giants vs DC |
| March 4 | UP Warriorz vs RCB |
The Delhi Leg
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| March 5 | DC vs MI |
| March 6 | Gujarat Giants vs RCB |
| March 7 | UP Warriorz vs MI |
| March 8 | DC vs UP Warriorz |
| March 9 | MI vs Gujarat Giants |
| March 10 | DC vs RCB |
| March 11 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz |
| March 12 | MI vs RCB |
| March 13 | DC vs Gujarat Giants |
| March 15 | Eliminator |
| March 17 | Final |
As cricket enthusiasts anticipate the enthralling matches, the Women’s Premier League 2024 promises to be a captivating spectacle, featuring top-tier talent competing in the shortest format of the game.