Flashback To The Inaugural Edition Of Women's Premier League (WPL 2023)

WPL 2023 Flashback - A look in to the first edition of Women's Premier League that took place in 2023 with five teams taking part in the inaugural season.

WPL: Women's Premier League 2023

The inaugural season was played with five teams competing in a round-robin and playoff format. The Delhi Capitals finished the group stage at the top with 12 points and made it to the final directly. On the other hand, the Mumbai Indians and the UP Warriorz, who finished second and third, respectively, played Eliminator. MI won the eliminator, made it to the final, and went on to win the tournament. They beat DC by 7 wickets to lift the championship, and Harmanpreet Kaur became the first WPL captain to win the title.

WPL 2023: Stats & Records

Most Runs in the Tournament (WPL 2023)

DC skipper Meg Lenning ended up as the highest run scorer in the tournament. She made 345 runs in just nine matches and won the ‘Orange Cap.’

Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals): 345 runs in 9 innings

Nat Sciver-Brunt (Mumbai Indians): 332 runs in 10 innings

Tahlia McGrath (UP Warriorz): 302 runs in 9 innings

Harmanpreet Kaur (Mumbai Indians): 281 runs in 9 innings

Hayley Matthews (Mumbai Indians): 271 runs in 9 innings

Most Wickets in the Tournament (WPL 2023)

Hayley Matthews was possibly the most impactful player in the inaugural season. Apart from scoring 271 runs with the bat, she also picked up 16 wickets and won the Purple Cap award.

Hayley Matthews (Mumbai Indians): 16 wickets in 10 matches

Sophie Ecclestone (UP Warriorz): 16 wickets in 10 matches

Amelia Kerr (Mumbai Indians): 15 wickets in 10 matches

Issy Wong (Mumbai Indians): 15 wickets in 10 matches

Saika Ishaque (Mumbai Indians): 15 wickets in 10 matches

Other Stats of WPL 2023

Highest Total: DC (223/2) vs. RCB on March 5, 2023, at Brabourne

Biggest Win: MI beat the Gujarat Giants by 143 runs on March 4, 2023, at DY Patil Stadium.

Highest Individual Score: Sophie Devine (99 off 36 balls) for RCB against Gujarat Giants

Best Bowling Figure: Marizanne Kapp (5/15) for DC against the Gujarat Giants

Highest Partnership: Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning for 1st Wicket (DC) vs. RCB