WPL 2024: Predicting where each team will finish at the end of the league stage

The second season of the hugely popular Women’s Premier League (WPL 2024) is upon us. The tournament will kick off on February 23 with the final scheduled on March 17, 2024. There will be five teams- Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and UP Warriorz participating. Mumbai Indians will be defending their title which they won in WPL 2023. The matches will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi, with the latter to host the knockout stages. However, all the eyes will be on which team ends up at which position on the WPL 2024 points table. The WPL 2024 auction in India saw the franchises filling their squads with the best of the women players around the world with the cream of Indian cricket getting the preference. With this in mind, let’s have a prediction of which team will finish in what position at the end of the WPL 2024 league stage. Let’s look at the predicted team's positions on the points table after the end of the league stage of WPL 2024: 5. Gujarat Giants (GG) Gujarat Giants jersey reveal. (Photo Source: Gujarat Giants) The Gujarat Giants feature a promising mix of experience and youth. Their opening pair of Beth Mooney and Laura Wolvaardt provides consistency, while all-rounders Ashleigh Gardner and Sneh Rana add diversity. Their bowling assault is well-balanced in terms of pace and spin, making it adaptable to various situations. However, with crucial players fresh to the WPL, adjusting to the league's intensity could be difficult. But their point of concern will be their inexperienced pace attack. It is fairly new and could be tested against good batting combinations. Overreliance on foreign players also offers a risk if they sustain injuries or have international commitments. Regardless of this uncertainty, the Giants have the potential to be a surprise package if their young players step up and senior players provide effective leadership. Also Check: WPL Orange Cap Winner List 4. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) RCB possesses the most explosive batting lineup of any team in the Women’s Premier League this season. Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, and Ellyse Perry at the helm promises fireworks with the bat. And then in the bowling unit, the addition of Georgia Wareham and Kate Cross further strengthens their depth. However, Renuka Thakur still needs to know who her opening bowling partner will be while she leads the pace battery. Nadine de Klerk, who has replaced Heather Knight, must adjust rapidly to Indian circumstances for her spin to be effective. While their batting brilliance may terrify any opponent, the bowling attack's unproven potential may jeopardize their title hopes. Also Check: WPL Purple Cap Winner List 3. UP Warriorz (UPW) UP Warriorz. (Photo Source: Twitter/WPL) The UP Warriorz team led by Alyssa Healy is focused on the explosive batting capabilities of its captain, and all-around brilliance of the likes of Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath, and Sophie Ecclestone. They have also added more firepower in the form of Chamari Athapaththu as well. But the middle order lacks the same experience and flair, something that can haunt them. But where their batting lacks some luster, UPW spin bowling is where it shines. With Deepti Sharma, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Ecclestone, and others, the UP franchise will trouble the opponents. The fast pace of the attack, along with the lack of a known leader, creates concerns. Their success is dependent on overcoming these disadvantages. If they can find consistent assistance for Healy in the middle order and improve their pace battery, they have the potential to threaten the top contenders. Also Check: Best Combined XI from WPL 2024 2. Delhi Capitals (DC) Delhi Capitals under Meg Lanning were the most consistent team in the WPL 2023, earning them a spot in the final of the tournament. With Lanning retiring from international cricket, she has more time to prepare plans for the DC team in WPL 2024. Explosive Shafali Verma and the experienced middle order of Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, and Annabel Sutherland give depth and flexibility to their batting line-up. But their areas of concern are a lack of Indian all-rounders and limited pace bowling options. Shikha Pandey is a proven soldier, but Titas Sadhu needs to prove her mettle. DC will have another brilliant WPL season if they can overcome their weaknesses and improve on their success from the previous season. Also Check: 5 Steal deals in the WPL 2024 mini auction 1. Mumbai Indians (MI) MI WPL (Photo Source: X/Twitter) Harmanpreet Singh led Mumbai Indians to win the WPL 2023 and were the most dominant team as well. Their strength stems from a variety of all-rounders, like Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, and Pooja Vastrakar, who each bring a unique skill set. The signing of Shabnim Ismail strengthens their speed attack, particularly in pace-friendly situations. Their biggest issue will be maintaining balance in their playing XI. Choosing four overseas players may make their bowling vulnerable. Effectively utilizing Shabnim's raw pace while regulating the workload of foreign players will be critical. If they can handle these strategic concerns while also leveraging their overall strength, they will be strong contenders to retain the crown. Also Check: 5 big guns who went unsold at WPL 2024 auction

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WPL 2024: Predicting where each team will finish at the end of the league stage

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