WPL 2023 Rewind: A Revolution That Ushered Women's Cricket Into a New Era

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2023 showcased an exhilarating display of skill, determination and sportsmanship, bringing together some of the finest talents in women's cricket. The five-team tournament unfolded with intense matches, surprising upsets and stellar individual performances that left fans and enthusiasts captivated. The participating teams, composed of seasoned international players and emerging talents, competed fiercely for the coveted title, delivering a cricketing spectacle that resonated with fans worldwide.

The WPL 2023 helped usher women's cricket into a new era.

Mumbai Indians, the first champions

Several teams stood out for their exceptional performances throughout the tournament. However, Mumbai Indians showcased their dominance with a well-balanced squad and strategic gameplay. Their consistency in both batting and bowling departments helped them clinch the maiden title.

In the final of the inaugural edition of the WPL, played at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI), under the captaincy of India women's team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, secured a triumphant victory by defeating Delhi Capitals (DC) by seven wickets.

Opting to bat after winning the toss, DC, led by Australian skipper Meg Lanning, faced a formidable challenge against the right-arm pace bowling of England's Issy Wong. The star-studded Delhi Capitals batting line-up struggled, collapsing to 79/9 swiftly.

DC captain Meg Lanning emerged as the top-scorer with 35 runs, but the remaining batters succumbed without much resistance. Shikha Pandey and Radha Yadav put on a rear-guard action, scoring 27 runs each, propelling DC to a total of 131/9 in their allocated 20 overs.

Mumbai Indians' Issy Wong claimed figures of 3/42, while Hayley