Actor Kartik Aaryan has been chosen to perform at the opening ceremony of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) second season, exciting his fans. The announcement came through WPL’s official Instagram handle.
The WPL’s second season is set to kick off on February 23, featuring last year’s finalists Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in the opening match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The tournament will run until March 17, spanning across Bengaluru and Delhi, with the summit clash scheduled for March 17 in New Delhi and the eliminator preceding on March 15. All matches will commence at 7:30 pm.
The inaugural event took place in March 2023 in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai. This time, the tournament expands to Delhi and Bengaluru, promising an intensified cricketing experience for fans nationwide.
Five teams, including UP Warriorz, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Gujarat Giants, Delhi Capitals, and Mumbai Indians, will compete for the coveted trophy. Players were selected through the WPL 2024 auction held last December.
The tournament structure follows the format of the previous season, with the top three teams from the league stage advancing to the playoffs. The team securing the first position in the league standings will directly qualify for the final, while the second and third-ranked teams will face-off in the Eliminator on March 15.
Last year’s showdown witnessed Mumbai Indians, led by India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, clinching victory over Meg Lanning’s Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets, securing the inaugural championship.