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WCPL 2024 to be held from 21 to 29 August, Trinidad and Tobago will host

New Delhi, April 18 (Hindustan Reporter) The Women's Caribbean Premier League (WCPL) 2024 will be held in Trinidad and Tobago from August 21 to 29. The tournament will feature three teams Barbados Royals, Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders.

There will be six group matches in the tournament and the final match will be played on August 29. This will be the first time that the WCPL will take place ahead of the men's Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League, featuring the best women's players from across the region and the world.

“We would like to thank Trinidad and Tobago for agreeing to host this tournament and we look forward to hosting the WCPL before the start of the men's tournament,” Caribbean Premier League CEO Pete Russell said in an official statement on Wednesday. Are excited. “The commitment the Trinidad and Tobago Government has shown to the women’s game is unprecedented and we look forward to another fantastic exhibition of world-class cricket across these seven matches from 21 to 29 August.”

Minister of Sport and Community Development, Shampha Cudjoe-Lewis, said, “We are delighted to once again host the Women's Caribbean Premier League, showcasing the extraordinary talent of women in the game from across the region. This tournament highlights the incredible skills of our women cricketers and underlines Trinidad and Tobago's unwavering commitment to promoting gender equality and inclusivity in sport. “The Ministry of Sports and Community Development is proud to lead the advancement of women’s cricket and sports tourism in Trinidad and Tobago and we look forward to welcoming the players and fans to our shores for a spectacular display of cricket excellence.”