Don’t Miss WPL 2025: All Matches, Dates, and Key
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is one of the most awaited cricket events of the year, bringing together the women cricketers from around the world. Slated to take place from February 14 to March 15, 2025, this high-octane tournament will feature five competitive franchises battling it out across 22 matches to claim the championship title.
This year’s tournament will be played in four vibrant cities—Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai—each offering a unique backdrop for the exhilarating cricketing action.
Tournament Format:
The 2025 Women’s Premier League adheres to a double round-robin format, followed by playoffs League Stage Each team plays the others twice, once at home and once away, ensuring a total of 20 league matches.
Playoffs:
- The team finishing first advances directly to the final.
- The second and third teams compete in an Eliminator to decide the other finalist.
- Grand Finale The winner of the Eliminator will take on the top-ranked team in the final to determine the 2025 WPL Champion.
This format ensures every match counts, keeping the excitement alive throughout the tournament.
Participating Teams in WPL 2025
1. Mumbai Indians (MI) – The star-studded team led by Harmanpreet Kaur, known for its consistency and resilience.
2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – A dynamic squad with Smriti Mandhana as captain, aiming for their first title.
3. Delhi Capitals (DC) – A balanced team featuring young stars like Shafali Verma and seasoned players.
4. Gujarat Giants (GG) – A strong contender with a mix of international and domestic talent.
5. UP Warriorz (UPW) – A formidable squad led by Alyssa Healy, backed by passionate local fans.
Venues and Host Cities
1. Baroda (BCA Stadium)
Number of Matches: 6
Key Highlight: Baroda will host the opening match of the tournament on February 14, featuring Gujarat Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
2. Bengaluru (M. Chinnaswamy Stadium)
Number of Matches: 8
Key Highlight: RCB fans will fill the stadium to cheer their team in their first home match on February 21, against Mumbai Indians.
3. Lucknow (Ekana Cricket Stadium)
Number of Matches: 4
Key Highlight: UP Warriorz begin their home leg here on March 3, with matches expected to draw huge crowds.
4. Mumbai (Cricket Club of India)
Number of Matches: 4 (including playoffs)
Key Highlight: Mumbai will host the Eliminator on March 13 and the Grand Final on March 15, ensuring a spectacular conclusion to the tournament.
Complete WPL 2025 Match Schedule
1. February 14: Gujarat Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Baroda)
2. February 15: Delhi Capitals vs. Mumbai Indians (Baroda)
3. February 17: UP Warriorz vs. Gujarat Giants (Baroda)
4. February 18: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Delhi Capitals (Baroda)
5. February 21: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Mumbai Indians (Bengaluru)
6. February 23: Delhi Capitals vs. Gujarat Giants (Bengaluru)
7. February 25: Mumbai Indians vs. UP Warriorz (Bengaluru)
8. February 27: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. UP Warriorz (Bengaluru)
9. March 3: UP Warriorz vs. Delhi Capitals (Lucknow)
10. March 5: Gujarat Giants vs. Mumbai Indians (Lucknow)
11. March 7: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Giants (Lucknow)
12. March 10: Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals (Mumbai)
13. March 11: UP Warriorz vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Mumbai)
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