The Womens Premier League (WPL) has seen two thrilling seasons so far, with Mumbai Indians clinching the inaugural title in 2023 and Royal Challengers Bangalore emerging victorious in 2024. This article provides a detailed overview of the Womens Premier League Winners List till 2024, along with key highlights and statistics.
A Brief History of Womens Premier League
The idea of a Womens Premier League (WPL) was inspired by the success of leagues like the Womens Big Bash League (WBBL) in Australia. The BCCI launched the WPL in 2023 to promote women’s cricket in India and provide a platform for domestic and international players.
Before WPL, the Women’s T20 Challenge served as a precursor, running from 2018 to 2022. The tournament grew from a single exhibition match to a multi-team event, paving the way for the WPL’s establishment.
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Womens Premier League Winners List
Below is a complete list of the winners, runners-up, and other key details of the Womens Premier League till 2024.
| Season | Winner | Runner-up | Winning Margin | Final Venue | Player of the Match | Player of the Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | Won by 7 wickets | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI) | Hayley Matthews (MI) |
| 2024 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Delhi Capitals | Won by 8 wickets | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi | Sophie Molineux (RCB) | Deepti Sharma (RCB) |
WPL 2023 Highlights
The inaugural season saw Mumbai Indians defeating Delhi Capitals in the final. The tournament featured five teams competing across 23 matches, with Mumbai emerging as champions under Harmanpreet Kaur’s captaincy.
Key Stats from WPL 2023:
- Top Performers:
- Player of the Final: Nat Sciver-Brunt (60* runs).
- Player of the Season: Hayley Matthews (271 runs, 16 wickets).
- Orange Cap: Meg Lanning (345 runs).
- Purple Cap: Hayley Matthews (16 wickets).
- Memorable Moments:
- Sophie Devine’s 99 off 36 balls against Gujarat Giants.
- Marizanne Kapp’s 5/15 against Gujarat Giants.
WPL 2024 Highlights
The second season of WPL saw Royal Challengers Bangalore lifting the trophy under Smriti Mandhana’s leadership. They defeated Delhi Capitals in the final by eight wickets.
Key Stats from WPL 2024:
- Top Performers:
- Player of the Final: Sophie Molineux (3 wickets for 20 runs).
- Player of the Season: Deepti Sharma (295 runs, 10 wickets).
- Orange Cap: Ellyse Perry (341 runs).
- Purple Cap: Shreyanka Patil (12 wickets).
- Memorable Moments:
- Shreyanka Patil’s four-wicket haul in the final.
- Shafali Verma smashing 20 sixes in the tournament.
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FAQs
Q1. Who won the inaugural Womens Premier League (WPL) in 2023?
The first WPL was won by Mumbai Indians in 2023. They defeated Delhi Capitals in the final to claim the title.
Q2. Which team won the Womens Premier League in 2024?
Royal Challengers Bangalore emerged victorious in the 2024 season, defeating Delhi Capitals in the final.
Q3. How many seasons of the Womens Premier League have been held till 2024?
As of 2024, two seasons of the Women’s Premier League have been completed: 2023 and 2024.
Q4. Who were the standout players in WPL 2023 and WPL 2024?
In 2023, Hayley Matthews of Mumbai Indians was the Player of the Season. In 2024, Deepti Sharma of RCB won the MVP award for her stellar all-round performances.
Q5. Where were the finals of WPL 2023 and WPL 2024 played?
The WPL 2023 final was held at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai, while the WPL 2024 final took place at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi.
