Image Source:Twitter/ Shefali Verma
In the auction, Delhi Capitals made high bids on Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, each exceeding 2CR, while they acquired Meg Lanning for 1.10 CR, Marizanne Kapp for 1.5CR, and Shikha Pandey for 60 lakhs. They utilized their expertise to their advantage as one of the three IPL teams involved, and shifted their focus to Shafali Verma in the Women Premier League after targeting U19 Men's captain Yash Dhull earlier in the IPL auction.
The captain of India's U-19 T20 World Cup-winning team in South Africa was Shafali Verma, who is also the opening partner of Mandhana in the national team and known for her destructive performance at the top of the order. Delhi Capitals made a strong effort to secure her through a winning bid, and her inclusion in the franchise from Rohtak, Haryana will provide a local touch.
Player Name | Country | Age | Role | Auction Price |
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Jemimah Rodrigues | India | 22 | Batter | Rs 2.2 crore |
Meg Lanning | Australia | 30 | Batter | Rs 1.1 crore |
Shafali Verma | India | 19 | All-rounder | Rs 2 crore |
Marizanne Kapp | SA | 33 | All-rounder | Rs 1.5 crore |
Shikha Pandey | India | 33 | Pacer | Rs 60 lakh |
Radha Yadav | India | 22 | Bowler | Rs 40 lakh |
Titas Sadhu | India | 18 | Bowler | Rs 25 lakh |
Alice Capsey | England | 18 | All-Rounder | Rs 75 Lakh |
Jasia Akhtar | India | 34 | Batter | Rs 20 Lakh |
Tara Norris | USA | 24 | Bowler | Rs 10 Lakh |
Minnu Mani | India | 23 | All-rounder | Rs 30 Lakh |
Laura Harris | Australia | 32 | Batter | Rs 45 Lakh |
Aparna Mondal | India | 27 | Wicket-Keeper | Rs 10 Lakh |
Taniyaa Bhatia | India | 25 | Wicketkeeper | Rs 30 Lakh |
Sneha Deepthi | India | 26 | Batter | Rs 30 Lakh |
Poonam Yadav | India | 31 | Bowler | Rs 30 Lakh |
Arundhati Reddy | India | 25 | All-rounder | Rs 30 Lakh |
Jess Jonassen | Australia | 30 | All-rounder | Rs 50 Lakh |
Purse Remaining: INR 35 lakh
Player strength: 18/18
Overseas players: 6/6
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has recently held an auction for the Women's Premier League (WPL) teams and received a significant amount of money. According to the statement, the BCCI received INR 4669.99 crores (Indian Rupees) from the auction. This amount is a testament to the growing popularity and financial potential of women's cricket in India.
Five teams, representing different cities in India, will be featured in the Women's Premier League. The ownership of these teams has been acquired by different individuals or companies. Here are the specifics of the WPL teams and their owners:
Team Name | Owner | City | Captain | Amount |
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Gujarat Giants | Adani Group | Ahmedabad | TBA | INR 1289 Cr |
Mumbai Indians | Reliance Industries | Mumbai | TBA | INR 912.99 Cr |
Royal Challengers Bangalore | Diageo | Bengaluru | TBA | INR 901 Cr |
Delhi Capitals | JSW–GMR | Delhi | TBA | INR 810 Cr |
UP Warriorz | Capri Global | Lucknow | TBA | INR 757 Cr |
WPL 2023 Format: WPL 2023 will follow the Round Robin format with Group System and Playoffs format. Following are the details of the WPL 2023 Format:
The BCCI has also said March will remain the window for the WPL. From the 2026 season, the WPL could comprise “33-34″ matches but the BCCI has not fleshed out any detail on the tournament structure."
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— BCCI (@BCCI) February 12, 2023
The composition of a team will always have a significant impact on the team's overall strength. Teams can secure additional players during the auction event. In the Women's Premier League 2023, the following rules apply:
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