WPL 2025: Schedule, Teams, Key Updates, and What to Expect
Updated on : 17 January, 2025

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Welcome to WPL 2025

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The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 is set to make waves in the cricketing world, returning for its highly anticipated third season. With the tournament kicking off on February 14, 2025, fans can expect an exciting lineup of matches featuring some of the best talents in women's cricket.
- The WPL 2025 will be hosted across four vibrant cities: Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai.
- This season promises a total of 22 thrilling matches, showcasing the competitive spirit and skill of the participating teams.
- The tournament format remains consistent with previous editions, featuring a double round-robin stage where each team plays every other team twice.
- The top three teams will progress to the playoffs, culminating in the grand final on March 15, 2025, at the iconic Cricket Club of India (CCI) in Mumbai.
Key Dates for WPL 2025
The key dates for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 are as follows:
- Start Date: February 14, 2025
- End Date: March 15, 2025
- Eliminator Match: March 13, 2025
- Final Match: March 15, 2025
Tournament format for WPL 2025

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Format Overview
- Teams: The tournament features five teams: Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and UP Warriorz.
- League Stage: Each team will play every other team twice in a double round-robin format. This means that each team will have both a home and an away game against every other team.
- Total Matches: A total of 22 matches will be played during the league stage.
Playoffs
- After the league matches, the top three teams will qualify for the playoffs based on their points.
- The team finishing at the top of the points table will directly advance to the final.
- The second and third-placed teams will compete in an Eliminator match to determine who will face the top team in the final.
Match venues for WPL 2025

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- The WPL 2025 will be played across four vibrant venues: Bengaluru, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Vadodara.
- The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru (capacity: 40,000) will serve as the venue for the opening match.
- Lucknow will feature the Ekana Cricket Stadium (capacity: 50,100).
- Mumbai will host games at the iconic Brabourne Stadium (capacity: 50,000).
- Vadodara will have the Kotambi Stadium (capacity: 40,000).
- The host match venue for the first match will be M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, located in Bengaluru.
Venue | Details |
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Bengaluru | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Capacity: 40,000) |
Lucknow | Ekana Cricket Stadium (Capacity: 50,100) |
Mumbai | Brabourne Stadium (Capacity: 50,000) |
Vadodara | Kotambi Stadium (Capacity: 40,000) |
Main Venue for First Match | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
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Opening Match Details
- Date: February 14, 2025
- Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs. Gujarat Giants (GG)
- Venue: BCA Stadium, Baroda
Key Highlights
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Defending Champions:
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to defend their title after a successful campaign in the previous season. Their star-studded lineup includes some of the best talents in women's cricket. -
Exciting Rivalry:
The match promises to be an exciting contest, as RCB and GG have developed a competitive rivalry in past seasons. Fans can expect a thrilling showdown between these two teams.
Participating Teams

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The 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL 2025) will feature the following participating teams:
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Delhi Capitals
Captain: Meg Lanning -
Gujarat Giants
Captain: Beth Mooney -
Mumbai Indians
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur -
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Captain: Smriti Mandhana -
UP Warriorz
Captain: Alyssa Healy
These five teams will compete in a double round-robin format, where each team plays every other team twice. The top three teams will qualify for the playoffs, leading to an exciting finale to crown the champion of WPL 2025.
Team Changes Overview
Delhi Capitals
- Retained Players: Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, among others.
- New Additions: N Charani, Sarah Bryce, Nandini Kashyap, Niki Prasad.
- Released Players: Details on released players are pending as the final squad list is yet to be released.
Gujarat Giants
- Retained Players: Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, Ash Gardner.
- Released Players: Sneh Rana, Lea Tahuhu, Kathryn Bryce.
- New Additions: Simran Shaikh, Prakashika Naik, Deandra Dottin.
Mumbai Indians
- Retained Players: Key players retained include Harmanpreet Kaur and others.
- New Additions: G Kamalini, Akshita Maheshwari, Sanskriti Gupta.
- Released Players: Specific details on released players are still awaited.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Retained Players: The defending champions have retained most of their core players.
- New Additions: Danni Wyatt-Hodge has been traded from UP Warriorz to RCB.
- Released Players: RCB will need to release some overseas players to accommodate new signings.
UP Warriorz
- Retained Players: Alyssa Healy (c), Deepti Sharma (vc), Chamari Athapaththu.
- Released Players: Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra.
- New Additions: Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud.
Match Schedule
Please note that this schedule may be subject to change for any reason as may be required in the sole discreation of BCCI
Match No | Date | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Venue |
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1 | 14 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Gujarat Giants | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
2 | 15 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
3 | 16 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Gujarat Giants | UP Warriorz | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
4 | 17 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Delhi Capitals | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
5 | 18 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Gujarat Giants | Mumbai Indians | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
6 | 19 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Delhi Capitals | UP Warriorz | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
7 | 21 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Mumbai Indians | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
8 | 22 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Delhi Capitals | UP Warriorz | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
9 | 24 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | UP Warriorz | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
10 | 25 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Giants | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
11 | 26 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Mumbai Indians | UP Warriorz | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
12 | 27 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Gujarat Giants | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
13 | 28 February 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Delhi Capitals | Mumbai Indians | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
14 | 1 March 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Delhi Capitals | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
15 | 3 March 2025 | 19:30 (N) | UP Warriorz | Gujarat Giants | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
16 | 6 March 2025 | 19:30 (N) | UP Warriorz | Mumbai Indians | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
17 | 7 March 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Giants | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
18 | 8 March 2025 | 19:30 (N) | UP Warriorz | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
19 | 10 March 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Mumbai Indians | Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
20 | 11 March 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Mumbai Indians | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
21 | 13 March 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Eliminator | 2nd placed team | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
22 | 15 March 2025 | 19:30 (N) | Final | 1st placed team | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
Playoff Details
The playoffs of WPL 2025 will feature a competitive structure that includes an Eliminator and a Final, ensuring thrilling cricket action as teams vie for the championship title.
Playoff Format
Teams Participating:
- The top three teams from the league stage qualify for the playoffs based on points accumulated.
Key Matches
Eliminator
- Date: March 12, 2025
- Time: Evening
- Matchup: Second Place vs. Third Place
- Venue: To be determined based on the teams involved.
- Significance: The winner advances to the Final.
Final
- Date: March 15, 2025
- Time: Evening
- Matchup: Winner of Eliminator vs. First Place
- Venue: Cricket Club of India, Mumbai.
- Significance: The winner is crowned the WPL Champion.
Where to Watch

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Television Broadcast
- Sports18 HD/SD
- Star Sports 1
- Star Sports Hindi
Live Streaming
- JioCinema (available on both the website and app)
Key Details
- The matches will be broadcast live, allowing fans to catch all the action from the comfort of their homes.
- The streaming service will provide additional features such as commentary and replays for an enhanced viewing experience.
- Make sure to check your local listings for exact timings and availability based on your region.
Enjoy the thrilling cricket action of WPL 2025!
Player Participation Overview
- Total Players: 124
- Indian Players: 95
- International Players: 29
- Teams and Notable Players
Delhi Capitals
- Key Players: Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues
- New Additions: N Charani, Sarah Bryce, Nandini Kashyap, Niki Prasad
Gujarat Giants
- Key Players: Beth Mooney, Deandra Dottin, Laura Wolvaardt
- New Additions: Simran Shaikh, Prakashika Naik
Mumbai Indians
- Key Players: Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt
- New Additions: G Kamalini, Akshita Maheshwari
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Key Players: Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry
- New Additions: Prema Rawat, Joshitha JV
UP Warriorz
- Key Players: Alyssa Healy, Deepti Sharma
- New Additions: Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud
Auction Highlights
- The auction saw several players fetching high bids:
- Simran Shaikh was the most expensive player at ₹1.90 crore.
- Deandra Dottin was acquired by Gujarat Giants for ₹1.70 crore.
- Several players were offered contracts exceeding ₹1 crore during the auction.
Young and Emerging Talent
- The auction included young talents such as Anshu Nagar, aged 13, who went unsold but represented the new generation of cricketing talent.
WPL Seasons History
WPL 2023

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- Champion: Mumbai Indians
- Runner-up: Delhi Capitals
- Format: Double round-robin followed by playoffs.
- Number of Teams: 5
- Total Matches: 22
WPL 2024

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- Champion: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Runner-up: Delhi Capitals
- Format: Similar to the first season, maintaining the double round-robin structure.
- Number of Teams: 5
- Total Matches: 22
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WPL 2025
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The upcoming WPL 2025, which will be the third season, is scheduled to take place from February 14 to March 15, 2025, featuring five teams competing in a similar format.
Fan Activities
- Fan Zones: Interactive areas at match venues with activities, merchandise, and player interactions.
- Social Media Challenges: Participate in fun challenges for a chance to win tickets and merchandise.
- Matchday Competitions: Predict scores and participate in in-match tasks to win prizes.
- Quizzes and Polls: Engage in online polls and quizzes with opportunities to win tickets and signed items.
- Player Meet-and-Greets: Attend events for autographs and photo opportunities with players.
- Streaming Content: Behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and fan shows online.
- Virtual Engagement: Online chats and live meetups with players for distant fans.
- WPL Merchandise: Exclusive jerseys, caps, and special fan discounts.
- Fan Marches: Pre-match parades and events to support teams.
- Fan of the Match: Rewarding enthusiastic fans with VIP experiences and gifts.
What to expect this season
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Competitive Teams and Players: Teams like Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are strong contenders. Notable auction signings include Simran Shaikh (₹1.90 crore).
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Expanded Venues: WPL 2025 will be held across four venues: Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. The opening match will take place at BCA Stadium, Vadodara on February 14, 2025.
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Format Consistency: Double round-robin format with the top three teams advancing to the playoffs. Eliminator match on March 13 and Final on March 15 at the Cricket Club of India, Mumbai.
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Standalone Matches: All 22 matches will be standalone, maximizing engagement through live broadcasts and in-stadium experiences.
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Fan Engagement: Various activities including matchday experiences, social media interactions, and merchandise opportunities.
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Rising Popularity: Increasing viewership and investment in women’s cricket will further elevate the profile of women’s sports globally.