Women's Premier League (cricket)

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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1. When was Women's Premier League (cricket) built?2023
2. What is the governing body?Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
3. What is the sporting format?Professional women's Twenty20 (T20) cricket league
4. What is the Women's Premier League in cricket?It is a fast, professional T20 cricket league in India for women that started in 2023.
5. How many teams play in the Women's Premier League?Five city-based franchise teams compete in the league.

Twenty20 (T20) Cricket: A fast-paced cricket format characterized by a maximum of 20 overs per innings, demanding aggressive batting and strategic bowling.
Franchise Model: A business structure where teams are privately owned entities representing specific geographical locations, responsible for their own operations and marketing.
BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India): The apex governing body for cricket in India, responsible for the organization and regulation of all cricket activities within the country.
Socio-Economic Impact: The influence of an event or initiative on the social and economic conditions of a community or region, such as job creation and empowerment.