The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is quickly becoming a highlight in the women’s cricket calendar, and after a successful season in 2024, anticipation is building for WPL 2025. While we await the official schedule, let’s dive into what we can expect, drawing insights from the previous season and recent announcements.
A look back at WPL 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) clinched the title in a dramatic final against Delhi Capitals in the 2024 season. RCB overcame early challenges, with Ellyse Perry playing a crucial role in their journey to the playoffs. Their victory included a gripping Eliminator match against Mumbai Indians and a dominant final performance, highlighted by Sophie Molineux’s bowling. Deepti Sharma of UP Warriorz was named Player of the Tournament for her consistent all-round performance.
WPL 2025: Tentative schedule
The BCCI has announced the tentative schedule for the TATA Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025. The third season will be held across four cities: Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai.
Here’s the tentative schedule:
| Match Details | Date and Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat vs Bengaluru, Match-1 | 14th February, 7:30 PM | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Mumbai vs Delhi, Match-2 | 15th February, 7:30 PM | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Gujarat vs UP, Match-3 | 16th February, 7:30 PM | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Delhi vs Bengaluru, Match-4 | 17th February, 7:30 PM | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Gujarat vs Mumbai, Match-5 | 18th February, 7:30 PM | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| UP vs Delhi, Match-6 | 19th February, 7:30 PM | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Bengaluru vs Mumbai, Match-7 | 21st February, 7:30 PM | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Delhi vs UP, Match-8 | 22nd February, 7:30 PM | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Bengaluru vs UP, Match-9 | 24th February, 7:30 PM | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Delhi vs Gujarat, Match-10 | 25th February, 7:30 PM | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Mumbai vs UP, Match-11 | 26th February, 7:30 PM | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Bengaluru vs Gujarat, Match-12 | 27th February, 7:30 PM | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Delhi vs Mumbai, Match-13 | 28th February, 7:30 PM | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Delhi vs Bengaluru, Match-14 | 1st March, 7:30 PM | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| UP vs Gujarat, Match-15 | 3rd March, 7:30 PM | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| UP vs Mumbai, Match-16 | 6th March, 7:30 PM | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Gujarat vs Delhi, Match-17 | 7th March, 7:30 PM | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| UP vs Bengaluru, Match-18 | 8th March, 7:30 PM | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Mumbai vs Gujarat, Match-19 | 10th March, 7:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| Mumbai vs Bengaluru, Match-20 | 11th March, 7:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| TBD, Eliminator | 13th March, 7:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| TBD, Final | 15th March, 7:30 PM | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
WPL 2025: Key highlights
- Season Kickoff: The WPL 2025 season is set to begin on February 14, with the opening ceremony promising to be a grand event.
- Star Players to Watch: Ellyse Perry, Smriti Mandhana, and Sophie Devine are expected to return. The league will also welcome new talents from around the world.
- Iconic Venues: Matches will be held across four iconic venues, including Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Mumbai.
WPL auction 2025: Teams and squads
The WPL Auction 2025, held on December 15, 2024, saw teams strategically strengthen their squads by integrating fresh domestic and international talent. Here’s a look at the teams and their squads:
| Name of the Team | Women’s IPL 2025 Player List |
|---|---|
| Delhi | Meg Lanning (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Shafali Verma, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Taniyaa Bhatia, Jess Jonassen, Minnu Mani, Poonam Yadav, Sneha Deepthi, Aparna Mondal, Titas Sadhu, Ashwani Kumari, Nandini Kashyap, Sarah Bryce, Niki Prasad |
| Gujarat | Beth Mooney (C), Ashleigh Gardner, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Sneh Rana, Tanuja Kanwer, Meghna Singh, Trisha Poojitha, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Lauren Cheatle, Kathryn Bryce, Mannat Kashyap, Tarannum Pathan, Veda Krishnamurthy, Simran Shaikh, Deandra Dottin |
| Mumbai | Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Yastika Bhatia, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Saika Ishaque, Pooja Vastrakar, Issy Wong, Chloe Tryon, Jintimani Kalita, Priyanka Bala, Sajeevan Sajana, Fatima Jaffer, Keerthana Balakrishnan, G Kamalini, Nadine de Klerk |
| Bengaluru | Smriti Mandhana (C), Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Disha Kasat, Nadine de Klerk, Indrani Roy, Asha Shobana, S Meghna, Kate Cross, Ekta Bisht, Shubha Satheesh, Simran Bahadur, Sophie Molineux, Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ, Jagravi Pawar, Raghvi Bist |
| UP | Alyssa Healy (C), Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Grace Harris, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Tahlia McGrath, Chamari Athapaththu, Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, Anjali Sarvani, Shweta Sehrawat, Kiran Navgire, S Yashasri, Dani Wyatt, Vrinda Dinesh, Poonam Khenmar, Gouher Sultana, Alana King |
Conclusion
As anticipation builds, fans and players are gearing up for another thrilling season of cricket. Stay tuned for official announcements and updates as we approach the start of the tournament. The excitement is just beginning, and the road to the WPL Final 2025 promises to be exhilarating.
