Women’s Premier League WIPL 2023 live reactions: Teams announced, records broken, stats

WIPL 2023: BCCI announces the successful bidders for Women’s Premier League with the combined bid valuation of 4669.99 crores.

Published : Jan 25, 2023 15:48 IST

FILE PHOTO: Supernovas players celebrate with winning trophy of the Women’s T20 Challenge.
FILE PHOTO: Supernovas players celebrate with winning trophy of the Women’s T20 Challenge. | Photo Credit: Sportzpics
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FILE PHOTO: Supernovas players celebrate with winning trophy of the Women’s T20 Challenge. | Photo Credit: Sportzpics

The teams are out for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Indian Premier League. Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Lucknow are the five city franchises.

Rajesh Sharma - Founder-Director, Capri Globla

“Capri Global’s association with WPL has been strategic in achieving our vision of encouraging sports across all strata and genders and establishing a deeper connection with our stakeholders and customers. We believe cricket is the most natural route to further that vision given its history in India.  We are proud and honoured to associate with the Women’s Premier League and extend our vision for sports in India while shining a light on the tremendously talented women of India. With the Lucknow WPL team, we are delighted to be a part of this historic moment in cricket and especially women’s sports.”Rajesh SharmaCapri Global Founder-Director on acquiring Lucknow’s franchise

Pranav Adani - Director, Adani Enterprises

““The Indian women’s cricket team has been doing exceptionally well – and a cricket league for women is a significant step in creating more opportunities for women through sports. Cricket is an inseparable part of the country’s fabric and Adani Sportsline was keen to begin their association with the sport with the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League. While I wish every other franchise the very best, I look forward to the Gujarat Giants standing out as the top team in this new, exciting league.””Pranav AdaniDirector, Adani Enterprises on aqcuiring Ahmedabad’s franchise

Akash Chopra

Punjab Kings on WIPL

Cricket-Kabaddi connection!

Royal gladiator!

Adani group

JSW sports

Parth Jindal

Indiawin pvt ltd

“With great joy and pride, I welcome our women’s cricket team to the MI #OneFamily! This is a historic moment for Indian cricket, and we are delighted to be a part of it. India’s women cricketers have always made the nation proud in the global sporting arena – be it the World Cup, Asian Cup or the recent Commonwealth Games! This new Women’s League will once again shine a global spotlight on the talent, power, and potential of our girls. I’m sure our Women’s MI team will take the Mumbai Indians brand of fearless and entertaining cricket to a new level altogether. My heartiest congratulations to BCCI on this landmark announcement! It will pave the way for more and more young women to take up a professional sport. At Reliance, we remain committed to the glorious rise of women not just in cricket, but sport in general.”Nita AmbaniMumbai Indians welcome Women’s Premier League team

Lisa Sthalekar

Landmark day for women’s cricket

Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd

No Royal Pink in WIPL!

Adani registers highest bid

U-19 women’s team head coach - Nooshin AL Khadeer

Official annoucement from BCCI

Here are the corporates who have won the rights to own them.

S. No. Successful Bidder City Amount in INR
1. Adani Sportsline Pvt. Ltd Ahmedabad 1289 crores
2. Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd Mumbai 912.99 crores
3. Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd Bengaluru 901 crores
4. JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd Delhi 810 crores
5. Capri Global Holdings Pvt. Ltd Lucknow 757 crores
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