Players to Watchout in WPL 2024 - Country Wise and Where to Watch this league?

The Women’s Premier League (WPL 2024) is scheduled to start on Friday, February 23, with the reigning champion Mumbai Indians (MI) playing the Delhi Capitals in a rematch of the 2023 final at the M.Chinnaswamy in Bengaluru. So buckle up and get ready for an exciting journey as you witness 22 matches this season spread over 2 locations.

Nadine De Klerk: South Africa

With 48 international matches under her belt, Nadine De Klerk has demonstrated her skill with the bat and ball. She has smashed 174 runs as her best score at a quick strike rate of 140 and had taken 37 wickets at an economy of 7.22, and a crucial fifty in the women's division of The Hundred. As a player to watch out for from South Africa, Nadine De Klerk is a valuable asset to the team because of her ability to make big plays at critical times.

Hayley Matthews: West Indies

Hayley Matthews is a dynamic cricket player who made waves with the Mumbai Indians women's team in the previous WPL season. She made 271 runs from 10 matches at a brilliant strike rate of 126.04 and an average of 30.11. Her outstanding performances in the T20 format have seen her emerge as the leading run scorer in 2023 with 700 runs from 14 innings, solidifying her status as a top performer in the game's shortest format.

Parshavi Chopra: India

With three wickets in four matches in the WPL 2023, Parshavi Chopra showed her abilities, but it was her outstanding display in the U-19 Women's World Cup 2023 that brought her talent to light. With 11 wickets in six matches at an average of 7.00 and an amazing economy rate of 3.66, Chopra's skills at such a young age suggest she has a bright future in cricket and will be a key player to watch in the WPL 2024.

Phoebe Litchfield: Australia

Despite having little international experience, Phoebe Litchfield's impactful WBBL 2023–2024 season saw her score 309 runs at a strike rate of 130.37, highlighting her importance in the middle order. Her outstanding performance, which included 189 runs at a strike rate of 170.27, suggests that she has the potential to be one of the WPL's top run scorers. Litchfield is an Australian athlete to keep an eye on for the upcoming WPL 2024 season because of her consistency and capacity to perform well under duress.

Sophie Ecclestone: England

Sophie Ecclestone proved to be a pivotal player for the UP Warriorz throughout the WPL 2023, showcasing her remarkable left-arm orthodox spin skills with 16 wickets at an average of 14.69 in 9 matches. Watch out for English player Ecclestone, who has a tight economy rate of 6.65 and regular contributions that helped lead the club to victory as one of the league's best spinners.

Chamari Athapaththu: Sri Lanka

Chamari Athapaththu demonstrated her batting skills in the WBBL 2023/24 after missing the first-ever WPL 2023, amassing 552 runs at an average of 42.86 and a strike rate of 127.18 in 15 matches. She carried on her good form in international cricket, amassing 470 runs at an average of 31.33 and a strike rate of 130.91 in 16 matches. Her reliable work in all formats positions her as a player to watch in the forthcoming WPL 2024 season from Sri Lanka.

Kathryn Bryce: Scotland

In The Hundred Women tournament, Kathryn Bryce showed off her all-around abilities and made significant contributions with the bat and ball, amassing 42 runs and 4 wickets in 6 matches. She also put on a strong showing in the WT20I, playing 40 matches, taking 37 wickets at an average of 15.08 and scoring 1020 runs at an average of 36.42. Bryce's versatility and value made her a player to watch out for from Scotland.

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Which TV channels will broadcast WPL 2024 matches in India?

Sports 18 HD/SD will telecast the WPL 2024 matches in India.

Where can we livestream the WPL 2024 matches in India?

WPL 2024 matches can be live-streamed on Jio Cinema in multiple languages in India.