The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is a professional T20 cricket league in India for women, similar to the Indian Premier League (IPL) for men. The league was launched by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2023. It was created to provide a platform for women cricketers to showcase their skills and earn recognition while also promoting women’s cricket on a global scale.
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is the third season of India’s premier women’s T20 cricket competition, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament commenced on February 14, 2025, and is scheduled to conclude on March 15, 2025.
Format and Structure: The 2025 season features five teams competing in a double round-robin format, where each team plays every other team twice—once at home and once away. The top three teams at the end of the league stage advance to the playoffs. The team finishing first directly qualifies for the final, while the second and third-placed teams face off in an eliminator to determine the other finalist.
WPL TEAMS
Teams: The participating teams are:
- Delhi Capitals
- Gujarat Giants
- Mumbai Indians
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- UP Warriorz
Venues: Matches are being held across four venues:
- Bengaluru: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
- Lucknow: Ekana Cricket Stadium
- Mumbai: Brabourne Stadium
- Vadodara: Kotambi Stadium
Broadcasting: The official broadcaster for WPL 2025 is Sports18, with digital streaming available on Disney +hotstar
Notable Players: The tournament features prominent players such as Smriti Mandhana (RCB), Harmanpreet Kaur (Mumbai Indians), Meg Lanning (Delhi Capitals), and Ashleigh Gardner (Gujarat Giants).
Significance: WPL 2025 serves as a crucial platform for Indian players to showcase their talent ahead of the Women’s ODI World Cup later this year. Veteran players like Meg Lanning and Harmanpreet Kaur have highlighted the league’s role in bridging the gap between domestic and international cricket.
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, Fri | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| Feb 15, Sat | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| Feb 16, Sun | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| Feb 17, Mon | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| Feb 18, Tue | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| Feb 19, Wed | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| Feb 21, Fri | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Feb 22, Sat | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Feb 24, Mon | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| Feb 25, Tue | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
For the complete schedule and live updates, you can visit the official WPL website.