Unveiling the WPL 2024 Auction: Date, Time, Teams, and Where to Tune In
- WPL 2024 Auction: When and Where?
- Women's Premier League 2024 Auction: Teams Compete for Players
- Women's Premier League 2024 Auction: Watch It Live
- Women's Premier League 2024 Auction Teams' Budget
- Auction Rules for Women's Premier League 2024
- When Does It All Begin?
Cricket fans are getting excited for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 auction, which will happen on December 9, 2023, in Mumbai. This event will feature five strong teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, and Delhi Capitals. Let's learn more about this upcoming auction.
WPL 2024 Auction: When and Where?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has revealed the list of players for the WPL 2024 auction. It's going to be in Mumbai on December 9, 2023.
There will be a total of 165 players available in the WPL 2024 auction. Each team has 13.5 crore rupees to pick their players. There are 61 international players, including 15 from smaller cricketing nations, and 104 Indian players. Among them, 56 have played for their countries, while 109 are new talents.
For updates on the WPL 2024 auction, you can check WPLT20's Official Website.
Women's Premier League 2024 Auction: Teams Compete for Players
The five teams – Mumbai, Delhi, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz – have kept 21 international players on their teams before the auction. They've also released 29 players.
In the auction, there are 30 slots to fill, including nine for international players. The most expensive player starts at 50 lakh rupees. Only two players have chosen this high price: Kim Gart from Australia and Deandra Dottin from the West Indies.
Additionally, four players have a starting bid of 40 lakh rupees. These five teams have selected 60 players, including 21 international stars, and they've released 39 players.
Women's Premier League 2024 Auction: Watch It Live
If you want to watch the WPL 2024 auction live, here's what you need to know:
| Event | WPL 2024 Auction |
| Host City | Mumbai |
| Auction Time and Date | December 9, 2023, at 2:30 PM (IST) |
| Purse Limit | Rs. 13.5 crore |
| Starting Date of Matches | February-March 2024 |
| Live Streaming | Jio Cinema |
| Live Telecast | Sports 18 Network |
You can watch the entire Women's Premier League 2024 auction on Sports18 Network on TV. Mobile users can stream it for free using the Jio Cinema App and Website.
Women's Premier League 2024 Auction Teams' Budget
In terms of the money they can spend, the Gujarat Giants are leading with 5.95 crore rupees. They have ten slots to fill, so they have the most flexibility.
Other teams also have a good amount to spend: Delhi Capitals (2.25 crore rupees), UP Warriorz (4 crore rupees), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (3.35 crore rupees). These teams can pick three, seven, and five players, respectively.
However, the Mumbai Indians, who were the champions last year, have the least amount to spend with 2.1 crore rupees for five slots.
Auction Rules for Women's Premier League 2024
The WPL 2024 Auction follows specific rules to make it fair and diverse:
| Rules | Details |
|---|---|
| Budget | Each team has a budget of 12 crore rupees to pick players. |
| Team Size | Teams can have between 15 to 18 players to prevent hoarding of talent. |
| Foreign Players | Teams can have up to seven foreign players, with at least one from a smaller cricketing nation. |
| Financial Aspect | This adds a financial management aspect to the auction. |
| Playing Foreign Players | Out of seven foreign players, only five can play in a team, with one coming from a smaller cricketing nation. |
When Does It All Begin?
With a purse of 13.5 crore rupees per team, the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 auction promises to be an exciting event. The competition itself is expected to happen in February and March of the following year.
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