Adani Sportsline, the sports division of Adani Group, has acquired the costliest team in the WPL, according to the BCCI. The Ahmedabad franchise was purchased for a whopping ₹1289 crore.
Mumbai was acquired by Indiawin Sports Pvt. Ltd for ₹912.99 crore, Bengaluru was bought by Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd for ₹901 crore.
The Delhi team was acquired for ₹810 crore by JSW GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd. Capri Global Holdings bought the Lucknow franchise for ₹757 crore.
As part of their agreement with BCCI, Viacom 18 has acquired media rights for the initial five editions of the Women's Premier League. The deal involves a payment of ₹951 crore, translating to a per-match value of ₹7.09 crore for the next five years (2023-27).
The WPL 2023 season will feature five teams - Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, and UP Warriorz.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have signed Smriti Mandhana for Rs 3.4 crore, making her the costliest player in the upcoming WPL 2023 season. Ten Indian women players have been selected for Rs 1 crore or more in price.
With a total of Rs 4,669 crores invested in the five franchises, the women's game has now established its own identity as a brand. This successful Women's Premier League is expected to bring about social change.
Royal Challengers Bangalore have signed Smriti Mandhana for Rs 3.4 crore, making her the costliest player in the upcoming WPL 2023 season. Ten Indian women players have been selected for Rs 1 crore or more in price.