The WPL opening game, which was previously set to start at 7:30 PM, will now begin at 8:00 PM, BCCI said in a statement.
"The inaugural game will have a rescheduled start and will commence at 08.00 PM IST on Saturday. The toss will take place at 07.30 PM IST.
The gates will open for fans at 4.00 PM IST and they will be able to witness the grand opening ceremony which will start at 6:25 PM," said BCCI.
- Opening Ceremony: 6:25 PM IST
- Match - Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians
- Toss: 7:30 PM IST
- Match Start: 8 PM IST
The opening ceremony will see performances from Kiara Advani and Kriti Sanon along with singer AP Dhillon.
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WPL 2023: Rules
- Super Overs: In case of a tie, the match will be decided via Super Over. In case the Super Over is also tied, another Super Over will be played.
- Timeouts: A total of 4 strategic breaks will be taken throughout 40 overs. Each break will be 150 seconds. For the bowling team, the option will be presented between six and nine overs, while the batting side will have to choose between the 13th and 16th overs.
- DRS: Each team will get two unsuccessful appeals against the decision of the umpires.
- Concussion Substitute: In case of concussion to a player, a substitute can be brought in from the first 15 players named at the start of the match.,
- Impact Player: Not Valid
- Playoffs: Table toppers will directly qualify for the final and the other two teams will fight it out in a virtual semifinal to face the table toppers. DY Patil Stadium will host the Eliminatoron on March 24 and the final will be played at Brabourne Stadium on March 26.
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