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WPL Navi Mumbai Matches Poised for Empty Stands as Election Duties Strain Police

Police told the BCCI they cannot guarantee security on Jan. 15, so matches from Jan. 14 to 16 are expected to be without fans pending a final decision.

Overview

  • Local police have formally notified the BCCI that election deployments prevent adequate match security, with the Jan. 15 Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz game most at risk.
  • BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said the board is considering hosting the Jan. 14 and 15 fixtures without spectators but has not yet confirmed the plan.
  • Ticket sales for the Jan. 14, 15 and 16 games at DY Patil Stadium are unavailable on the official WPL platform, signaling potential crowd restrictions.
  • Reports differ on whether Jan. 16 (Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru) will be affected, and the board has not issued a final announcement.
  • Navi Mumbai Police have imposed traffic curbs around DY Patil through Jan. 17, after which the WPL shifts to Vadodara for the remainder of the season.