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venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi date March 15th to 17th coverage: The Eliminator and Final – starting with Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers on Friday 15th March at 13:55 GMT – with live audio commentary on the BBC Sport website and app. |
The Women's Premier League reaches its finale this weekend in Delhi, India. You can watch live audio commentary of the Eliminator and the final on the BBC.
The Eliminator will take place on Friday 15th March between 2023 WPL Champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, with live radio commentary from 13:55 CET on the BBC Sport website and app. You can take a look.
The winner of the eliminator will face Delhi Capitals in the final on Sunday 17 March at 14:00 GMT.
What is the Women's Premier League?
It is the women's equivalent of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the world's biggest T20 franchise competition.
Five teams – Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriors – will play each other twice, with the first half of the tournament being played in Bangalore before moving to Delhi.
The top of the group will advance directly to the finals, while the second place will face the third place in an eliminator.
Who to watch out for
The WPL attracts the best players from India and around the world, including many England stars.
Mumbai Indians are coached by England legend Charlotte Edwards and also feature all-rounder Nat Cyber Brunt and 21-year-old bowler Issie Wong.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore squad includes England's Kate Cross, all-rounder Heather Knight and Australian all-rounder Elise Perry.
Finalists Delhi Capitals are captained by Australia's Meg Lanning and feature England all-rounder Alice Capsey.
Where to follow the BBC
Listen to live radio commentary of the WPL Eliminator and Final on the BBC Sport app and website.
schedule
Friday 15 March – Eliminator: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (13:55 GMT)
Sunday, March 17 – Final: Delhi Capitals vs Eliminator Winner (13:55 GMT)