BCCI set to shift WPL-2027 matches in Mumbai from CCI to Wankhede Stadium
The BCCI has officially announced the relocation of the Women's Premier League matches to Wankhede Stadium, a strategic move designed to safeguard the pitch before the ICC Women's Champions Trophy commences. Scheduled from January 14 to February 7, these exciting matches will take place in Vadodara and Mumbai, culminating in a thrilling final at Wankhede on February 7.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) plans to relocate matches of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 from Brabourne Stadium at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) to the nearby Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This decision comes as the pitches at CCI would be overwhelmed due to the upcoming WPL edition, which will be held just before the inaugural ICC Women's Champions League.
The pitches at CCI require preparation and freshness for the upcoming ICC Women's Champions Trophy, scheduled from February 14 to 28 in Mumbai and Vadodara. This is the first time that Wankhede Stadium, which hosted the 2011 men's World Cup final, will be used for WPL matches, including the final on February 7, 2027. The WPL-5 will take place in Vadodara and Mumbai from January 14 to February 7, 2027.
The first leg will be played at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, from January 14 to 24, while the second-leg matches at Wankhede will commence from January 26. Despite the BCCI's intention to shift matches, CCI has requested the BCCI to reconsider keeping CCI as a WPL venue, citing concerns about the pitches' condition following back-to-back matches without breaks.
The ICC has also expressed worry about the pitches' condition, emphasizing the need for recovery time before the ICC Champions Trophy.
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