WPL 2025-The excitement is at its peak as the Women’s Premier League (WPL) returns for its third edition. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Gujarat Giants (GG) in a thrilling curtain-raiser on Friday, kicking off another electrifying season of India’s premier women’s cricket tournament.
A League of Superstars and Emerging Icons
While international cricketing superstars have undoubtedly elevated the WPL’s stature, its true charm lies in unearthing and nurturing India’s next-generation talents. The first two seasons saw the rise of young sensations like Shreyanka Patil and Saika Ishaque, who shone under pressure and earned national call-ups.
The 2025 edition is set to continue this tradition, with fresh talents ready to make their mark. The absence of international stalwarts like Alyssa Healy, Sophie Molineux, and Kate Cross due to injuries creates an opportunity for domestic players to step up. For experienced Indian cricketers aiming to solidify their place and young hopefuls dreaming of a national debut, this season is a golden opportunity to prove their worth.
WPL 2025 Format
The format remains unchanged from the previous edition:
- Each of the five teams will play against one another twice.
- The top team on the points table secures a direct entry to the final.
- The second and third-placed teams will battle it out in the Eliminator.
- The winner of the Eliminator will face the table-toppers in the grand finale.
WPL 2025 Full Schedule & Venues
| WPL 2025 full schedule, list of matches, live match timings and venue | |||
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
| Feb 14, Fri | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru , 1st Match | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 07:30 PM |
| Feb 15, Sat | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals , 2nd Match | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 07:30 PM |
| Feb 16, Sun | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz , 3rd Match | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 07:30 PM |
| Feb 17, Mon | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru , 4th Match | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 07:30 PM |
| Feb 18, Tue | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians , 5th Match | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 07:30 PM |
| Feb 19, Wed | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals , 6th Match | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 07:30 PM |
| Feb 21, Fri | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians , 7th Match | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 07:30 PM |
| Feb 22, Sat | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz , 8th Match | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 07:30 PM |
| Feb 24, Mon | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz , 9th Match | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 07:30 PM |
| Feb 25, Tue | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants , 10th Match | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 07:30 PM |
| Feb 26, Wed | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz , 11th Match | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 07:30 PM |
| Feb 27, Thu | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants , 12th Match | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 07:30 PM |
| Feb 28, Fri | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians , 13th Match | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 07:30 PM |
| Mar 01, Sat | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals , 14th Match | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 07:30 PM |
| Mar 03, Mon | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants , 15th Match | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 07:30 PM |
| Mar 06, Thu | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians , 16th Match | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 07:30 PM |
| Mar 07, Fri | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals , 17th Match | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 07:30 PM |
| Mar 08, Sat | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru , 18th Match | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 07:30 PM |
| Mar 10, Mon | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants , 19th Match | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 07:30 PM |
| Mar 11, Tue | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru , 20th Match | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 07:30 PM |
| Mar 13, Thu | TBC vs TBC, Eliminator | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 07:30 PM |
| Mar 15, Sat | TBC vs TBC, Final | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 07:30 PM |
WPL 2025: Squads of all the five teams
Smriti Mandhana (C), Sabbineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh, Ekta Bisht, Kanika Ahuja, Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Traded from UP Warriorz), Heather Graham, Kim Garth, Charlie Dean, Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ, Jagravi Pawar, Raghvi Bisht
Women’s Premier League 2025: WPL start date, match timings, live streaming and telecast details
WPL 2025 will start on February 14, 2025.
When will the WPL 2025 Eliminator match take place?
The WPL 2025 Eliminator match will take place on March 13, 2025.
When will the WPL 2025 final match take place?
The WPL 2025 final match will take place on March 15, 2025.
At what time do WPL matches start, according to Indian Standard Time (IST)?
The WPL 2025 live matches will start at 7:30 PM IST.