Get ready for a season of high-octane cricket and even bigger rewards. The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2024 is back, and this year, the stakes are higher than ever. The champions are set to receive a staggering sum that even exceeds the prize money offered in the Pakistan Super League (PSL). Buckle up for a season filled with fierce competition, dazzling performances, and hefty financial rewards that will undoubtedly motivate the players to push their limits and leave their mark on the cricketing world.
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Season 2 of WPL will commence on Friday, 23 February. In the season opener defending champions Mumbai Indians will lock horns with runner-up Delhi Capitals. The match is scheduled to be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Prize Money Breakdown for WPL 2024:
- Winners: The champions will be showered with a grand prize of ₹6 crore, marking a fitting reward for their dominance.
- Runners-up: Even the team taking the silver medal won’t walk away empty-handed, receiving a respectable ₹3 crore.
Prize Money for Individual Awards in WPL 2024
- Orange Cap: The batsman with the highest run aggregate throughout the season takes home the prestigious Orange Cap and a cool ₹5 lakh.
- Purple Cap: The bowler claiming the most wickets receives the coveted Purple Cap along with a prize of ₹5 lakh.
- Player of the Match (Final): The player who shines brightest in the grand finale, leading their team to victory, will be awarded a special prize of ₹2.5 lakh.
- Most Valuable Player of the Season: Recognizing consistent excellence, the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the season gets a prize of ₹5 lakh.
- Catch of the Season: The most spectacular and game-changing catch taken throughout the season will be rewarded with ₹5 lakh.
- Powerful Striker of the Season: The batsman delivering the most explosive innings and sixes throughout the season receives ₹5 lakh.
- Emerging Player of the Season: A young talent born after 1998 who impresses everyone with their performance will be awarded the Emerging Player title and a prize of ₹5 lakh.
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WPL vs PSL Prize Money Comparison
WPL stands out as the most well-funded women’s cricket league globally, attracting players from all over the world (except Pakistan). Its total prize money is approximately 722,000 USD, significantly exceeding the prize money offered by the Pakistan Super League.
The winner of PSL 2024 will get PKR 120 million (INR 3.40 crore approx) and the runner-up will get PKR 48 million (INR 1.36 crore approx).
WPL 2024 promises a thrilling season not only for its top-notch cricket but also for the significant financial rewards and recognition offered to players. With passionate fans cheering them on, the players are sure to deliver explosive performances in their quest for glory and these coveted awards.
