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Welcome to WPL 2025

Key Dates for 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.
VenueDetails
BengaluruM. Chinnaswamy Stadium (Capacity: 40,000)
LucknowEkana Cricket Stadium (Capacity: 50,100)
MumbaiBrabourne Stadium (Capacity: 50,000)
VadodaraKotambi Stadium (Capacity: 40,000)
Main Venue for First MatchM. 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

  • 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

Participating Team

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The 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL 2025) will feature the following participating teams:

  • 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 NoDateTimeHome TeamAway TeamVenue
114 February 202519:30 (N)Gujarat GiantsRoyal Challengers BangaloreKotambi Stadium, Vadodara
215 February 202519:30 (N)Delhi CapitalsMumbai IndiansKotambi Stadium, Vadodara
316 February 202519:30 (N)Gujarat GiantsUP WarriorzKotambi Stadium, Vadodara
417 February 202519:30 (N)Delhi CapitalsRoyal Challengers BangaloreKotambi Stadium, Vadodara
518 February 202519:30 (N)Gujarat GiantsMumbai IndiansKotambi Stadium, Vadodara
619 February 202519:30 (N)Delhi CapitalsUP WarriorzKotambi Stadium, Vadodara
721 February 202519:30 (N)Royal Challengers BangaloreMumbai IndiansM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
822 February 202519:30 (N)Delhi CapitalsUP WarriorzM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
924 February 202519:30 (N)Royal Challengers BangaloreUP WarriorzM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
1025 February 202519:30 (N)Delhi CapitalsGujarat GiantsM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
1126 February 202519:30 (N)Mumbai IndiansUP WarriorzM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
1227 February 202519:30 (N)Royal Challengers BangaloreGujarat GiantsM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
1328 February 202519:30 (N)Delhi CapitalsMumbai IndiansM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
141 March 202519:30 (N)Royal Challengers BangaloreDelhi CapitalsM. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
153 March 202519:30 (N)UP WarriorzGujarat GiantsEkana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
166 March 202519:30 (N)UP WarriorzMumbai IndiansEkana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
177 March 202519:30 (N)Delhi CapitalsGujarat GiantsEkana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
188 March 202519:30 (N)UP WarriorzRoyal Challengers BangaloreEkana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
1910 March 202519:30 (N)Mumbai IndiansGujarat GiantsBrabourne Stadium, Mumbai
2011 March 202519:30 (N)Mumbai IndiansRoyal Challengers BangaloreBrabourne Stadium, Mumbai
2113 March 202519:30 (N)Eliminator2nd placed teamBrabourne Stadium, Mumbai
2215 March 202519:30 (N)Final1st placed teamBrabourne 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

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.
    For complete list overseas players registered for the auction, you can check out the details click here.

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

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

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

click here for more information about WPL Histroy

WPL 2025

  • 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

  • Competitive Teams and Players: Teams like Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are strong contenders. Notable auction signings include Simran Shaikh (₹1.90 crore).

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Standalone Matches: All 22 matches will be standalone, maximizing engagement through live broadcasts and in-stadium experiences.

  • Fan Engagement: Various activities including matchday experiences, social media interactions, and merchandise opportunities.

  • Rising Popularity: Increasing viewership and investment in women’s cricket will further elevate the profile of women’s sports globally.

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