New Delhi: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to return for its 2025 edition, building on the excitement and success of previous seasons. This premier domestic T20 tournament for women in India has quickly gained popularity since its inception in 2023, operating similarly to the renowned Indian Premier League (IPL) with franchise-based teams. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the WPL 2025, including the schedule, team squads, ticket information, and live broadcast details.
Women’s Premier League 2025 Overview
The WPL 2025 will mark the third edition of this exciting competition. Following the trend of the first two seasons, five franchises will compete, with the possibility of expanding the league in the future. The tournament promises thrilling matches as teams vie for the championship title.
Women’s Premier League 2025 Tickets
Details regarding ticket sales for the WPL 2025 are anticipated soon. For reference, last season’s matches were hosted entirely at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi and the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. In the previous editions, tickets were available on platforms like BookMyShow.
Ticket Pricing and Entry
Women and Girls: Free entry on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Men: Tickets were priced at INR 100 and INR 400 for the 2024 edition.
The tournament format includes 22 matches among the five teams. The top team directly advances to the final, while the second and third-placed teams compete in an Eliminator. This structure is expected to continue in the 2025 season.
Women’s Premier League 2025 Teams and Squads
Each team can have a roster of 18 players, with up to six of them being foreign players. The finalized team rosters will be announced following the player auction. Below are the expected squads for WPL 2025 based on previous seasons and potential new signings:
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Key Players: Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues
New Signings: N Charani, Sarah Bryce, Nandini Kashyap, Niki Prasad
Gujarat Giants (GG)
Key Players: Laura Wolvaardt, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner
New Signings: Simran Shaikh, Deandra Dottin, Danielle Gibson, Prakashika Naik
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Key Players: Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Mathews, Amelia Kerr
New players joining the team are: G Kamalini, Nadine de Klerk, Akshita Maheshwari, and Sanskriti Gupta.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
Key Players: Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh
New players joining the team are: Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ, Raghvi Bisht, Jagravi Pawar
UP Warriorz (UPW)
Key Players: Alyssa Healy, Deepti Sharma, Tahlia McGrath
New players joining the team are: Alana King, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud
Women’s Premier League 2025 Schedule
The WPL 2025 is expected to take place from February to March 2025, with a similar format to previous editions. Here’s a preview of the anticipated match schedule:
Date | Match | Location & Time |
Friday, Feb 23 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru, 7:30 PM |
Saturday, Feb 24 | UP Warriorz vs RCB | Bengaluru, 7:30 PM |
Sunday, Feb 25 | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | Bengaluru, 7:30 PM |
… | … | … |
Sunday, Mar 17 | Final | Delhi, 7:30 PM |
The full schedule will be released closer to the tournament date.
Women’s Premier League 2025 Player Auction Highlights
The WPL 2025 player auction took place on December 15, with exciting developments as teams strategized to build competitive squads. Here are the key details:
Total Players Bought: 19
Top Purchases:
Simran Shaikh: ₹1.9 Crore
Deandra Dottin: ₹1.7 Crore
G Kamalini: ₹1.6 Crore
Prema Rawat: ₹1.2 Crore
Each team had a budget of ₹15 crore for the auction, an increase from the previous season.
Live Broadcast and Streaming
Where to Watch?
Fans can watch all the action live on multiple platforms:
Live Streaming: JioCinema (free access)
Television Broadcast: Sports18, part of the Viacom 18 network.
International Broadcasting
The WPL 2025 will also be available across different channels worldwide, ensuring that fans can follow their favorite teams no matter where they are.
UAE: eLife TV
USA/Canada: Willow TV
UK/Ireland/New Zealand: Sky Sports
Australia: beIN Sports
Conclusion
The WPL 2025 promises to be another thrilling edition of the Women’s Premier League, showcasing top-tier cricket talent and competitive matches. With teams gearing up for the season, fans can look forward to an exciting tournament filled with action. Stay tuned for more updates on the schedule, ticket sales, and live broadcasting options as we approach the start of the league!