In a wonderful gesture to celebrate International Women’s Day, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced free entry for all in the Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match.
International Women’s Day is celebrated annually to promote women’s rights movements, and gender equality, and to prevent violence and abuse against women. This year, the United Nations has declared the theme for the day as DigiALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.
𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐚 𝐀 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 👏👏#TATAWPL celebrates Women's Day with 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 𝙀𝙉𝙏𝙍𝙔 𝙁𝙊𝙍 𝘼𝙇𝙇 for the #GGvRCB match on March 8, 2023! 🙌 🙌 pic.twitter.com/AxwTsGI3vA
— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) March 6, 2023
The announcement for free tickets was made during the Mumbai Indians VS Royal Challengers Bangalore game on a giant screen, much to the delight of the fans.
This announcement follows the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s decision to allow free entry for women and girls in all WPL matches in order to promote women’s cricket in India. The response so far has been excellent, with packed stadiums and enthusiastic crowds cheering on the women cricketers.
Match Details
The match is set to take place on Wednesday, March 8, and is already free for girls and women, with male entrants being charged INR 100 per person. However, on this special day, all tickets will be free of cost for male attendees as well, subject to seat availability.
The Gujarat Giants versus Royal Challengers match is set to be an exciting clash as both teams are yet to win a match in the ongoing WPL 2023 season.
Royal Challengers have suffered defeats against Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, the Gujarat Giants were beaten by Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz. The match on March 8th will be crucial for both teams’ chances of making it to the semi-finals.
Currently, Mumbai Indians are leading the points table with four points, followed by Delhi Capitals with two points. The free entry offer is sure to draw a large crowd to the Brabourne Stadium, and the BCCI is hoping for a full house for this match.
BCCI’s initiative to promote women’s cricket has been lauded by cricket fans across the country. The WPL has seen a rise in popularity over the years, and with such initiatives, it is only expected to grow further.
The BCCI is hoping for a full house at the Brabourne Stadium, as the fans get to witness a cracker of a contest between two teams eager to get off the mark.
WPL so Far
In the latest match, Mumbai Indians Women beat Royal Challengers Bangalore Women by nine wickets, with all-rounder Hayley Matthews putting in a stellar performance with both bat and ball.
Matthews scored an unbeaten 77 off just 38 balls and also picked up three wickets in the first innings, earning her the Player-of-the-Match award. Along with Nat Sciver-Brunt, Matthews put up a 100-run partnership for the second wicket to help Mumbai Indians chase down the target of 156 in just 14.2 overs.
Overall, the WPL 2023 season has seen some exciting cricket matches and exceptional performances by women cricketers, and the free entry offer for Women’s Day is a wonderful way to celebrate and promote women’s cricket in India.
