Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025: Full Schedule, Squads, Match Dates, Venues
The 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) achieved another milestone in Indian women’s cricket. Organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the tournament quickly became the country’s favourite women’s T20 competition. The third edition of the WPL was held from February 14 to March 15, 2025, capturing the imagination of cricket fans across the world.
This time, it featured five competing teams. These included Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bangalore and UP Warriors. The WPL 2025 season lived up to its hype as one of the most exciting chapters in women’s franchise cricket.
Tournament Overview
The WPL 2025 season began with a lot of energy and enthusiasm. Royal Challengers Bangalore played against Gujarat Giants in Vadodara on February 14, 2025. The stands were packed with fans, flags were waving and the stadium was filled with excitement. This edition followed a double round-robin format, where each team played each other twice, once at home and once away. The top three teams on the points table qualified for the playoffs, where the top team directly advanced to the final. On the other hand, the second and third-placed teams clashed in the eliminator to secure the second spot in the grand finale.
Matches were organised in four major venues, Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow and Mumbai (CCI). This was to ensure that fans from different parts of the country got a chance to experience the WPL live.
Venues And Atmosphere
The 2025 season brought new energy to new venues. The inclusion of Vadodara’s Kotambi Stadium as the host venue proved to be a success. The city loved women’s cricket with great enthusiasm and huge, grand celebrations.
M. The Chinnaswamy Stadium was packed with fans. The stadium is already known for its electric atmosphere and vocal supporters. Lucknow’s Ekana Stadium hosted several important matches in the middle of the season. And finally, the Brabourne Stadium (CCI Mumbai) provided the perfect setting for the grand finale.
WPL 2025 Full Schedule And Key Matches
The tournament featured 30 matches, including the eliminator and the final. It ran smoothly for over a month, with evening matches providing prime-time cricket entertainment.
| Date | Day | Match | Venue | Result | Time (Local) | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Fri | Gujarat Giants Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (1st Match) | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | RCB Women won by 6 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Feb 15 | Sat | Mumbai Indians Women vs Delhi Capitals Women (2nd Match) | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | DC Women won by 2 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Feb 16 | Sun | Gujarat Giants Women vs UP Warriorz Women (3rd Match) | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | Gujarat Giants Women won by 6 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Feb 17 | Mon | Delhi Capitals Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (4th Match) | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | RCB Women won by 8 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Feb 18 | Tue | Gujarat Giants Women vs Mumbai Indians Women (5th Match) | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | Mumbai Indians Women won by 5 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Feb 19 | Wed | UP Warriorz Women vs Delhi Capitals Women (6th Match) | BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara | DC Women won by 7 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Feb 21 | Fri | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Mumbai Indians Women (7th Match) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Mumbai Indians Women won by 4 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Feb 22 | Sat | Delhi Capitals Women vs UP Warriorz Women (8th Match) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | UP Warriorz Women won by 33 runs | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Feb 24 | Mon | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs UP Warriorz Women (9th Match) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Match tied (UPW won in Super Over) | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Feb 25 | Tue | Delhi Capitals Women vs Gujarat Giants Women (10th Match) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | DC Women won by 6 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Feb 26 | Wed | Mumbai Indians Women vs UP Warriorz Women (11th Match) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | MI Women won by 8 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Feb 27 | Thu | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Gujarat Giants Women (12th Match) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Gujarat Giants Women won by 6 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Feb 28 | Fri | Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women (13th Match) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | DC Women won by 9 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Mar 01 | Sat | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women vs Delhi Capitals Women (14th Match) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | DC Women won by 9 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Mar 03 | Mon | UP Warriorz Women vs Gujarat Giants Women (15th Match) | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Gujarat Giants Women won by 81 runs | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Mar 06 | Thu | UP Warriorz Women vs Mumbai Indians Women (16th Match) | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | MI Women won by 6 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Mar 07 | Fri | Gujarat Giants Women vs Delhi Capitals Women (17th Match) | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Gujarat Giants Women won by 5 wkts | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Mar 08 | Sat | UP Warriorz Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (18th Match) | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | UP Warriorz Women won by 12 runs | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Mar 10 | Mon | Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women (19th Match) | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | MI Women won by 9 runs | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Mar 11 | Tue | Mumbai Indians Women vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (20th Match) | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | RCB Women won by 11 runs | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Mar 13 | Thu | Mumbai Indians Women vs Gujarat Giants Women (Eliminator) | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | MI Women won by 47 runs | 07:30 PM | 02:00 PM |
| Mar 15 | Sat | Delhi Capitals Women vs Mumbai Indians Women (Final) | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | MI Women won by 8 runs | 08:00 PM | 02:30 PM |
Some of the memorable games were as follows:
- Match 1 (February 14, Vadodara): This match was between Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore. The defending champions started their campaign in style, but the Giants pushed them to the limit in a thrilling season opener.
- Match 8 (February 21, Bengaluru): Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians. It was a blockbuster match, as it was a high-scoring encounter between two of the most popular franchises.
- Match 15 (February 28, Bengaluru): Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians was another valuable match. A potential preview of the playoffs, the game saw some fireworks from the top order of both the teams.
- Match 22 (March 7, Lucknow): UP Warriors vs Royal Challengers Bangalore. This match was very exciting and decisive for the playoff standings.
- Eliminator (March 13, Mumbai): The second and third seeded teams fought for a place in the final. It was not only an exciting match, but also showcased the depth of talent in the league.
- Final (March 15, Mumbai): Finally, the Grand Finale gave the finishing touch to this season. In the end, the top two teams of the tournament fought for the championship.
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Tournament Format And Structure
The format of WPL 2025 was designed to reward consistency while keeping fans engaged in a tightly contested game.
- Teams: 5
- Format: Double round-robin
- League matches: 20
- Playoffs: 2 (Eliminator + Final)
- Venues: Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Mumbai
Each team played eight league matches, and the top three teams advanced based on points and net run rate. The first-placed team will qualify for the final, while the second and third-placed teams will play the Eliminator.
Playoffs And Finals
With the league stage coming to an end, the points table shows how competitive the season has been. The top three teams advanced, leading into an intense playoff week.
The Eliminator, held at the CCI in Mumbai on March 13, lived up to the hype. The match went down to the last over, with the winning team securing a thrilling spot in the final.
The final, played on March 15, 2025, was a grand spectacle under the Mumbai floodlights. Fans across the country cheered loudly as the two best teams battled for the prestigious WPL trophy. The grand event concluded on a grand note with a grand finale of fireworks in the Mumbai sky.
Conclusion
It would not be wrong to say that the Women’s Premier League 2025 was a celebration of talent, teamwork and empowerment. From the opening match in Vadodara to the grand finale in Mumbai, the month-long event delivered everything that cricket fans wanted. That is, high-quality cricket, heart-pounding finishes and performances.
The WPL continued to redefine women’s cricket in India and around the world, proving that the women’s game has come with passion, purpose and power.
