The first season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) concluded with great enthusiasm and a memorable victory for Mumbai Indians (MI). This tournament saw many funny moments that were enjoyed by players and fans alike. Here are the three funniest moments of WPL 2023.
1) Jemimah Rodrigues grooving on the boundary ropes
Jemimah Rodrigues brought an extra level of joy to the league with her engaging personality. Her funniest moment in the tournament came when she delighted the crowd by dancing along the boundary ropes in her team’s first match. The Brabourne Stadium echoed with excitement as she celebrated the Delhi Capitals’ dominance with several dance moves.
2) Harsha Bhogle surprising Grace Harris with a burger in WPL
Grace Harris’s impressive 59 off 26 deliveries during the UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants match made her stand out in the WPL. In the post-match press conference, the big-hitter admitted that she had a craving for a burger but wasn’t sure where to get one in the locality. However, during the mid-game interview, Harsha Bhogle presented her with a burger, revealing that the idea was from the producer and production team.
3) Ellyse Perry bowling with the pink hair
The WPL’s inaugural season coincided with the widely popular Holi festival, which was celebrated enthusiastically by all five franchises. Aussie all-rounder Ellyse Perry took to social media in search of tips to remove the colors from her hair, yet unfortunately, she could not come up with a solution and had to take part in the next match with pink-hued hair.