
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is set to deliver an exciting season filled with competitive matches and thrilling performances. Here’s everything you need to know about the schedule, team squads, ticketing, and live broadcast information for the tournament.
Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 Details
- Dates: February 2025 – March 2025
- Administrator(s): Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- Cricket format: Twenty20
- Tournament format: Round robin and playoffs
- Host: India
- Participants: 5
- Matches: 22 T20s
- Champions: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Runners-up: Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Player of the series: Deepti Sharma (UP Warriorz)
- Most runs: Ellyse Perry (RCB)
- Most wickets: Shreyanka Patil (RCB)
- Website: wplt20.com
WPL 2025 Schedule
The WPL 2025 will kick off on February 14, 2025, with the opening match featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Gujarat Giants (GG) at the newly built BCA Stadium in Baroda. The tournament will span across four cities: Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai, hosting a total of 22 matches.
WPL 2025 Schedule list
Date
Match
Venue
14-Feb-25
Gujarat Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Baroda
15-Feb-25
Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals
Baroda
16-Feb-25
Gujarat Giants vs. UP Warriorz
Baroda
17-Feb-25
Delhi Capitals vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Baroda
18-Feb-25
Gujarat Giants vs. Mumbai Indians
Baroda
19-Feb-25
UP Warriorz vs. Delhi Capitals
Baroda
21-Feb-25
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Mumbai Indians
Bengaluru
22-Feb-25
Delhi Capitals vs. UP Warriorz
Bengaluru
24-Feb-25
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. UP Warriorz
Bengaluru
25-Feb-25
Delhi Capitals vs. Gujarat Giants
Bengaluru
26-Feb-25
Mumbai Indians vs. UP Warriorz
Bengaluru
27-Feb-25
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Giants
Bengaluru
28-Feb-25
Delhi Capitals vs. Mumbai Indians
Bengaluru
01-Mar-25
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Delhi Capitals
Bengaluru
03-Mar-25
UP Warriorz vs. Gujarat Giants
Lucknow
06-Mar-25
UP Warriorz vs. Mumbai Indians
Lucknow
07-Mar-25
Gujarat Giants vs. Delhi Capitals
Lucknow
08-Mar-25
UP Warriorz vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Lucknow
10-Mar-25
Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Giants
Mumbai
11-Mar-25
Mumbai Indians vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Mumbai
13-Mar-25
Eliminator (TBC)
Mumbai
15-Mar-25
Final (TBC)
Mumbai
Key Dates:
- Opening Match: February 14, 2025 – RCB vs. GG in Baroda
- Final Match: March 15, 2025 – Location TBD (likely Mumbai)
- Eliminator Match: March 13, 2025
Venue Distribution:
- Baroda: Hosts the opening six matches.
- Bengaluru: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will host eight matches.
- Lucknow: Debuts as a WPL venue with four matches.
- Mumbai: Cricket Club of India (CCI) will host the playoff matches.
Team Squads
The tournament features five teams:
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Gujarat Giants (GG)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- UP Warriorz (UPW)
Each team is expected to field a competitive squad with a mix of domestic and international players.
UP Warriorz Squads
Retained players: Alyssa Healy (c), Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Vrinda Dinesh, Saima Thakor, Poonam Khemnar, Gouher Sultana, Chamari Athapaththu, Uma Chetry
Auction buys: Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Alana King
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squads
Retained Players: Smriti Mandhana (c), Sabbineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Kanika Ahuja, Danni Wyatt (traded)
Auction buys: Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ, Raghvi Bist, Jagravi Pawar
Gujarat Giants Squads
Retained players: Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney (c), Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Mannat Kashyap, Bharti Fulmali, Sayali Satghare
Auction buys: Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Danielle Gibson, Prakashika Naik
Mumbai Indians Squads
Retained players: Mumbai Indians: Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, Amandeep Kaur, S. Sajana, Keerthana
Auction buys: Nadine de Klerk, G. Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Akshita Maheshwari
Delhi Capitals Squads
Retained players: Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning (c), Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland
Auction buys: Nandini Kashyap, N Charani, Sarah Bryce, Niki Prasad
How to Book WPL 2025 Tickets
- Online Booking:
- Platform: Tickets will primarily be available on BookMyShow.
- Steps:
- Open the BookMyShow app or website.
- Search for “WPL 2025” or navigate to the sports section.
- Select the match you want to attend.
- Choose your preferred seating category.
- Specify the number of tickets (usually up to 4 per transaction).
- Review your selection and proceed to payment.
- Save your e-ticket or confirmation email for entry.
- Offline Booking:
- Tickets will also be available at stadium ticket counters a day or two before each match.
- Note that offline tickets are limited, so it’s advisable to buy early.
Ticket Prices
- General Admission: ₹500 – ₹750
- Premium Seating: ₹1,000 – ₹1,500
- VIP Tickets: ₹2,000 – ₹3,500
- Free Entry: Women and girls may have free entry to some matches on a first-come, first-served basis.
Important Tips
- Book Early: Matches, especially playoffs and finals, tend to sell out quickly.
- Stay Updated: Follow official WPL social media accounts for announcements regarding ticket sales dates.
- Group Booking: If attending with friends or family, book all tickets in one go to ensure seats together.
Expected Ticket Sale Dates
Book WPL 2025 Tickets are expected to go on sale a few weeks before the tournament begins, likely around early February 2025. Keep an eye on official announcements for specific dates.
Live Broadcast Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025
The matches will be broadcast live on various sports channels and streaming platforms. Specific details regarding broadcasting rights and platforms will be announced by the BCCI prior to the tournament.
Live Broadcast
- Television Channels:
- Sports18 (SD and HD)
- Star Sports 1
- Star Sports Hindi
Live Streaming
- Online Platform:
- JioCinema (available on the app and website)
Fans can watch all matches of the WPL 2025 for free on JioCinema, which is accessible via various devices, including smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.
Key Points
- The tournament is set to start on February 14, 2025.
- Coverage will include all matches, ensuring fans do not miss any of the exciting moments from the league.
Conclusion
The WPL 2025 promises to be an exhilarating event for cricket fans worldwide, showcasing top-tier women’s cricket talent and providing a platform for emerging players. Stay tuned for further updates on ticket sales and live streaming options as the tournament approaches!