The Women’s Premier League WPL 2025 starting date from February 14 to March 15. This year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has chosen four cities to host the tournament: Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. The season starts at Baroda’s BCA Stadium with an exciting opener between Gujarat Giants (GG) and defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Baroda will host six matches before the tournament moves to Bengaluru on February 21, where eight games will be played until March 1. Lucknow joins the WPL as a host city for the first time, with four matches scheduled from March 3.
The final leg will be held in Mumbai, with the Cricket Club of India (CCI) hosting the last two league matches, the Eliminator on March 13, and the grand finale on March 15. The group stage concludes with Mumbai Indians facing Gujarat Giants and RCB on March 10 and 11. The second and third-placed teams will battle it out in the Eliminator for a spot in the final. Delhi Capitals will not play any home games under this season’s five-team format. The WPL 2025 auction saw Mumbai all-rounder Simran Shaikh emerge as the highest earner, fetching an impressive bid of INR 1.9 crore.
WPL 2025 Schedule
Just like the IPL Schedule 2025, the table below shows the WPL 2025 Schedule:
Date | Match | Start time | Venue |
February 14, Friday | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
February 15, Saturday | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
February 16, Sunday | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
February 17, Monday | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
February 18, Tuesday | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
February 19, Wednesday | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
February 21, Friday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
February 22, Saturday | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
February 24, Monday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
February 25, Tuesday | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
February 26, Wednesday | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
February 27, Thursday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
February 28, Friday | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
March 1, Saturday | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
March 3, Monday | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
March 6, Thursday | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
March 7, Friday | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
March 8, Saturday | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
March 10, Monday | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM | CCI, Mumbai |
March 11, Tuesday | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | CCI, Mumbai |
March 13, Thursday | Eliminator – 2nd in league stage vs 3rd in league stage | 7:30 PM | CCI, Mumbai |
March 15, Saturday | Final – 1st in league stage vs Eliminator winner | 7:30 PM | CCI, Mumbai |
WPL Teams with Captain
The third season of the WPL will have 5 teams. Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Banglore and UP Warriorz. Each team will be locking horns with each other twice in a home– and away, double round-robin format
Team | Captain |
Mumbai Indians Women | Harmanpreet Kaur |
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women | Smriti Mandhana |
Gujarat Giants Women | Beth Mooney |
Delhi Capitals Women | Meg Lanning |
UP Warriorz Women | Alyssa Healy |
WPL Live Score: Stay Updated with the Action
WPL Live scores are a go-to for fans and bettors eager to track the progress of ongoing WPL matches. Known for its fast-paced and high-intensity format, the WPL keeps viewers hooked, making live score updates a must for enthusiasts. Here’s where you can check WPL live scores:
- Official WPL Website: Get live scores, match statistics, and live commentary directly from the official WPL site.
- Sports Apps: Platforms like ESPN, Cricbuzz, and the IPL’s official app provide live coverage. IPL Betting apps that cover IPL matches also feature WPL updates.
- Social Media: Follow WPL on its official social media channels for live scores, behind-the-scenes content, and real-time updates.
Whether watching at home or on the go, live score updates enhance the experience, keeping viewers engaged with every twist and turn of the game.
Women Premier League Team Squads 2025
Delhi Capitals WPL Squad
Jemimah Rodrigues(Batter), Meg Lanning (Batter)(C), Shafali Verma (Batter), Sneha Deepthi (Batter), Alice Capsey (All-Rounder), Annabel Sutherland (All-Rounder), Arundhati Reddy (All-Rounder), Jess Jonassen (All-Rounder), Marizanne Kapp (All-Rounder), Minnu Mani (All-Rounder), N. Charani (All-Rounder), Niki Prasad (All-Rounder), Radha Yadav (All-Rounder), Shikha Pandey (All-Rounder), Nandini Kashyap (Wicket-Keeper), Sarah Bryce (Wicket-Keeper), Taniyaa Bhatia (Wicket-Keeper), Titas Sadhu (Bowler)
Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL Squad
Danni Wyatt (Batter), Sabbineni Meghana (Batter), Smriti Mandhana (Batter)(C), Asha Sobhana Joy (All-Rounder), Charlie Dean (All-Rounder), Ellyse Perry (All-Rounder), Georgia Wareham (All-Rounder), Joshitha V J (All-Rounder), Kanika Ahuja (All-Rounder), Prema Rawat (All-Rounder), Raghvi Bist (All-Rounder), Shreyanka Patil (All-Rounder), Sophie Devine (All-Round), Richa Ghosh (Wicket-Keeper), Ekta Bisht (Bowler), Jagravi Pawar (Bowler), Kate Cross (Bowler), Renuka Singh (Bowler)
Gujarat Giants WPL Squad
Bharti Fulmali (Batter), Laura Wolvaardt (Batter), Phoebe Litchfield (Batter), Simran Shaikh (Batter), Ashleigh Gardner (All-Rounder), Danielle Gibson (All-Rounder), Dayalan Hemalatha (All-Rounder), Deandra Dottin (All-Rounder), Harleen Deol (All-Rounder), Sayali Satghare (All-Rounder), Tanuja Kanwer (All-Rounder), Beth Mooney (Wicket-Keeper), Kashvee Gautam (Bowler), Mannat Kashyap (Bowler), Meghna Singh (Bowler), Prakashika Naik (Bowler), Priya Mishra (Bowler), Shabnam Shakil (Bowler)
Mumbai Indians WPL Squad
Harmanpreet Kaur (Batter), Akshita Maheshwari (All-Rounder), Amandeep Kaur (All-Rounder), Amanjot Kaur (All-Rounder), Amelia Kerr (All-Rounder), Chloe Tryon (All-Rounder), Hayley Matthews (All-Rounder), Jintimani Kalita (All-Rounder), Keerthana Balakrishnan (All-Rounder), Nadine de Klerk (All-Rounder), Natalie Sciver-Brunt (All-Rounder), Pooja Vastrakar (All-Rounder), Sajeevan Sajana (All-Rounder), Sanskriti Gupta (All-Rounder), G. Kamalini (Wicket-Keeper), Yastika Bhatia (Wicket-Keeper), Saika Ishaque (Bowler), Shabnim Ismail (Bowler)
UP Warriorz WPL Squad
Arushi Goel (Batter), Kiran Navgire (Batter), Shweta Sehrawat (Batter), Vrinda Dinesh (Batter), Chamari Athapaththu (All-Rounder), Deepti Sharma(All-Rounder), Grace Harris (All-Rounder), Kranti Goud (All-Rounder), Poonam Khemnar (All-Rounder), Sophie Ecclestone (All-Rounder), Tahlia McGrath (All-Rounder), Uma Chetry(All-Rounder), Alyssa Healy (Wicket-Keeper), Alana King (Bowler), Anjali Sarvani (Bowler), Gouher Sultana (Bowler), Rajeshwari Gayakwad (Bowler), Saima Thakor (Bowler)
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WPL Points Table: Tracking Team Standings
Similar to other cricket leagues, the WPL also follows a points system to determine team standings based on the league matches played throughout the season. Here’s an overview of how the WPL points table typically functions: WPL Points System: Win: 2 points No Result/Abandoned: 1 point Loss: 0 points The team with the most points at the end of the round-robin stage qualifies for the playoffs. If two or more teams have the same points, factors like net run rate are used to decide. The points table also helps fans and analysts predict which teams are likely to reach the final stages of the tournament.
FAQs
When and where will the WPL 2025 take place?
The WPL 2025 is scheduled from February 14 to March 15, hosted across Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai.
How does the WPL points system work?
Teams earn 2 points for a win, 1 point for a no result/abandoned match, and 0 points for a loss. Net run rate decides ties in points.
Which teams are participating in WPL 2025?
The five teams are Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and UP Warrior.
Who are the captains of the WPL 2025 teams?
Mumbai Indians: Harmanpreet Kaur
RCB: Smriti Mandhana
Gujarat Giants: Beth Mooney
Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning
UP Warriorz: Alyssa Healy
Who was the highest earner in the WPL 2025 auction?
Mumbai’s all-rounder Simran Shaikh was the highest earner, securing a bid of INR 1.9 crore.
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