Mumbai Indians to face Gujarat Giants in WPL opener on March 4
The HinduMumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants will clash in a blockbuster opening match of the Women's Premier League on March 4 while the final will be held on March 26, the BCCI announced on Tuesday. "On Sunday, 5th March 2023, the WPL will have its first double-header day where Royal Challengers Bangalore will square off against Delhi Capitals at the Brabourne Stadium, CCI," the BCCI said in a release. Five teams - Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriorz - on Monday splurged their purse to acquire some of the best players in the international and domestic circuit. Among the foreign players, Australia all-rounder Ashleigh Gardner and England all-rounder Natalie Sciver were the top buys as they were sold to Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians for ₹3.20 crore respectively.