The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to return for its third exciting season in 2025. After the success of the first two editions, cricket fans are eagerly anticipating another thrilling tournament showcasing the best female cricketers from India and around the world.
The 2025 edition promises to build on the momentum of the previous seasons, with five strong teams competing for glory. While the official schedule is yet to be announced, expectations are high for an action-packed month of cricket featuring intense rivalries, spectacular performances, and nail-biting finishes.
As we look ahead to WPL 2025, let’s dive into everything we know so far about the teams, potential schedule, venues, and what fans can expect from the upcoming season.
WPL 2025: Teams And Squads
The Women’s Premier League will once again feature five franchises battling it out for the coveted trophy. Here’s a look at the teams and their likely squad compositions for WPL 2025, based on retentions and the most recent auction:
Delhi Capitals
Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Laura Harris, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland, Aparna Mondal, Ashwani Kumari
Gujarat Giants
Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Trisha Poojitha, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Lauren Cheatle, Kathryn Bryce, Mannat Kashyap, Tarannum Pathan, Veda Krishnamurthy
Mumbai Indians
Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Humairaa Kaazi, Isabelle Wong, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, Priyanka Bala, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, Sajeevan Sajana, Amandeep Kaur, Fatima Jaffer, Keerthana Balakrishnan
Royal Challengers Bangalore
Asha Shobana, Disha Kasat, Ellyse Perry, Nadine de Klerk, Indrani Roy, Kanika Ahuja, Renuka Singh, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Smriti Mandhana, Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Shubha Satheesh, S Meghna, Simran Bahadur, Sophie Molineux
UP Warriorz
Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Chamari Athapaththu, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, S Yashasri, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia Mcgrath, Dani Wyatt, Vrinda Dinesh, Saima Thakor, Poonam Khenmar, Gouher Sultana
WPL Schedule 2025
While the official schedule for WPL 2025 is yet to be released, we can make some educated guesses based on the format of previous seasons. The tournament is likely to follow a similar structure to WPL 2024, with each team playing eight matches in the league stage – facing every other team twice. This will be followed by eliminators and the grand final.
Here’s a potential schedule for WPL 2025, keeping in mind that the actual dates and matchups may vary:
| Match No. | Teams | Date | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Feb 23, 2025 | Bengaluru |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriorz | Feb 24, 2025 | Bengaluru |
| 3 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Feb 25, 2025 | Bengaluru |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Feb 26, 2025 | Bengaluru |
| 5 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants | Feb 27, 2025 | Bengaluru |
| 6 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | Feb 28, 2025 | Bengaluru |
| 7 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals | Feb 29, 2025 | Bengaluru |
| 8 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Mar 1, 2025 | Bengaluru |
| 9 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians | Mar 2, 2025 | Bengaluru |
| 10 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Mar 3, 2025 | Bengaluru |
| 11 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriorz | Mar 4, 2025 | Bengaluru |
| 12 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Mar 5, 2025 | Delhi |
| 13 | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mar 6, 2025 | Delhi |
| 14 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | Mar 7, 2025 | Delhi |
| 15 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Mar 8, 2025 | Delhi |
| 16 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Mar 9, 2025 | Delhi |
| 17 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mar 10, 2025 | Delhi |
| 18 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Mar 11, 2025 | Delhi |
| 19 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mar 12, 2025 | Delhi |
| 20 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Mar 13, 2025 | Delhi |
| Eliminator | TBD vs TBD | Mar 15, 2025 | Delhi |
| Final | TBD vs TBD | Mar 17, 2025 | Delhi |
All matches are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
This potential schedule provides an exciting mix of matchups, with the first half of the tournament taking place in Bengaluru and the second half in Delhi. The tournament is likely to span about four weeks, culminating in a thrilling finale to crown the WPL 2025 champions.
Women’s Premier League Venues 2025
The Women’s Premier League 2025 will be played across two venues, giving fans in these cities the chance to experience the excitement of live matches. The confirmed venues for WPL 2025 are:
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru: Home to the Royal Challengers Bangalore, this iconic stadium is known for its electric atmosphere and batting-friendly pitch. With a capacity of around 40,000, it promises to provide a fantastic backdrop for WPL matches.
- Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi: The Delhi Capitals’ home ground, formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla, has a rich cricketing history. Its 55,000 capacity ensures a vibrant atmosphere for the matches held here.
Where To Buy WPL 2025 Tickets?
Fans can purchase the WPL 2025 tickets from the BookMyShow app or website.
In previous editions, there have been special offers such as free entry for women and girls (on a first-come, first-served basis) and discounted rates for certain matches. Similar initiatives might be introduced for WPL 2025 to promote attendance and grow the fan base for women’s cricket.
Conclusion
The Women’s Premier League 2025 is shaping up to be another thrilling chapter in the growth of women’s cricket in India. With five strong teams, a mix of international stars and talented Indian players, and matches spread across iconic venues, WPL 2025 promises to deliver high-quality cricket action.
The Women’s Premier League 2024 was a thrilling tournament that saw Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinch their maiden title. While we await the official announcement of the schedule and other details, the anticipation is already building among cricket fans. The success of the previous editions has shown that there is a growing appetite for women’s cricket in India, and WPL 2025 is poised to take this to new heights.
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