BCCI shortlists Vadodara and Lucknow as WPL 3 venues
MUMBAI: Vadodara and Lucknow have been shortlisted by the BCCI to stage the third edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL). The 23-match season, which will be split across two phases like last time, is expected to commence on February 6 and culminate in the first week of March.
"The BCCI has discussed hosting the WPL with the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) and the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA). The Board is likely to officially confirm the final schedule of the tournament and the host venues of WPL-3 at its Special General Meeting (SGM) on Jan 12 in Mumbai," a source told TOI.
"The BCCI has discussed hosting the WPL with the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) and the Baroda Cricket Association (BCA). The Board is likely to officially confirm the final schedule of the tournament and the host venues of WPL-3 at its Special General Meeting (SGM) on Jan 12 in Mumbai," a source told TOI.
Baroda's Kotambi Stadium staged its maiden international matches last month, when it hosted the three-match Women's ODI series against the West Indies. It has staged a few Ranji Trophy games, and will host the knockout rounds of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy from January 9.
The first season of WPL was entirely hosted in two stadiums - the DY Patil Stadium and the Brabourne Stadium in CCI in Mumbai, while Bengaluru and Delhi staged the second season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions. If Vadodara and Lucknow stage WPL 3 , Gujarat Giants and UP Warriors will get home advantage.
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