The women’s cricket franchise UP Warriorz Women is based in Uttar Pradesh and owned by Capri Global Holdings Pvt. Ltd. The franchise was purchased by the owners for a whopping sum of INR 757 crore.
During the recently-concluded Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction in 2023, UP Warriorz made a total of 16 player signings. Some of the top signings made by the franchise in the auction include Deepti Sharma, Alyssa Healy, Devika Vaidya, Tahila McGrath, Shabmin Ismail, Sophie Ecclestone, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad.
UP Warriorz Women Match Schedule for WPL 2023
| Match No. | Match Date | Team | Match Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 5, 2023 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | Dr DY Patil Stadium |
| 2 | March 7, 2023 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium |
| 3 | March 10, 2023 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium |
| 4 | March 12, 2023 | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium |
| 5 | March 15, 2023 | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7:30 PM | Dr DY Patil Stadium |
| 6 | March 18, 2023 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | 3:30 PM | Dr DY Patil Stadium |
| 7 | March 20, 2023 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | 3:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium |
| 8 | March 21, 2023 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium |
UP Warriorz Women Captain for WPL 2023
It is likely that Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma will be appointed as the captain of UP Warriorz for the inaugural edition of WPL 2023.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently released the complete schedule of WPL 2023, which is expected to be a significant turning point for women’s cricket. The tournament will take place from March 4 to 26 and will be held at two venues in Mumbai.
UP Warriorz Women Squad for WPL 2023
| Name | Role | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Alyssa Healy | Wicketkeeper-Batter | INR 70 Lakhs |
| Deepti Sharma | All-rounder | INR 2.60 Crores |
| Sophie Ecclestone | All-rounder | INR 1.80 Crores |
| Grace Harris | All-rounder | INR 75 Lakhs |
| Parshavi Chopra | Bowler | INR 10 Lakhs |
| Tahlia McGrath | All-rounder | INR 1.40 Crores |
| Devika Vaidya | All-rounder | INR 1.40 Crores |
| Shabnim Ismail | Bowler | INR 1.00 Crore |
| Rajeshwari Gayakwad | Bowler | INR 40 Lakhs |
| Lauren Bell | Bowler | INR 30 Lakhs |
| Anjali Sarvani | Bowler | INR 55 Lakhs |
| Shweta Sehrawat | Batter | INR 40 Lakhs |
| Kiran Navgire | Batter | INR 30 Lakhs |
| Simran Shaikh | Batter | INR 10 Lakhs |
| Laxmi Yadav | Wicketkeeper-Batter | INR 10 Lakhs |
| Soppadhandi Yashashri | All-rounder | INR 10 Lakhs |
UP Warriorz Womens Overseas / International Players for WPL 2023
The UP Warriorz Womens team has enlisted the several overseas players for the upcoming WPL 2023. The roster includes Alyssa Healy, a wicketkeeper-batter who has won multiple World Cups and was bought for INR 70 lakh. Sophie Ecclestone, the top-ranked spinner in the world, was signed for INR 1.80 crores. The team also acquired the services of Grace Harris, a dynamic batting all-rounder, for INR 75 lakhs. Additionally, they secured the middle-order batting skills of Tahlia McGrath for INR 1 crore, while Proteas bolter Shabnim Ismail and young English pacer Lauren Bell were both bought for INR 1 crore and INR 30 lakhs, respectively.
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