WPL 2023 begins with a star-studded Opening Ceremony, Mumbai beat Gujarat in first match

WPL 2023 off to a flying start in Mumbai

Avinash Sharma Mar 04, 2023

WPL Opening Ceremony

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Top Rapper at WPL

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Show Host

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WPL Trophy

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Mumbai Indians win

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Big defeat for Gujarat Giants

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Next Game for Gujarat Giants

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Harmanpreet stars

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Best Bowling Figures

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