RCB to Defend Their Title! WPL 2025 Squads, Venues & Match Details Inside
The highly anticipated third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is set to commence on February 14, marking another thrilling chapter in the world’s most prestigious women’s franchise T20 tournament. Since its inception, the WPL has significantly contributed to the growth of women’s cricket, providing a grand platform for top international and domestic players to showcase their talent.
With five teams battling for the coveted trophy, the tournament promises 30 days of non-stop cricket action, culminating in the grand finale on March 15. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about WPL 2025, including team squads, match venues, and live streaming details.
WPL 2025: Defending Champions and Key Storylines
The spotlight will be on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the defending champions, who lifted their first-ever WPL trophy in the 2024 edition. Their victory was historic, as RCB’s women’s team managed to achieve what their men’s team has failed to do in 17 years of IPL – win a championship!
The first match of WPL 2025 will see RCB taking on Gujarat Giants in Vadodara on February 14. The tournament is expected to be even more competitive this year, with teams making key additions to their squads.
With some of the world’s best cricketers taking part, including Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Sophie Ecclestone, fans can expect top-quality cricket filled with power-packed performances.
WPL 2025 Venues – Four Cities to Host Matches
For the first time in WPL history, matches will be held across four different cities, increasing accessibility and engagement for fans. Here are the confirmed venues for the tournament:
- Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
- Vadodara
- Lucknow
- Bengaluru
A notable omission is Delhi, as the Arun Jaitley Stadium will not host any WPL matches this season due to preparations for the IPL 2025. Despite this, Delhi Capitals fans will still have plenty to cheer for as their team competes for the title.
WPL 2025 Full Squads – Star-Studded Lineups
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Key Players: Meg Lanning, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey
- Squad: Alice Capsey, Meg Lanning, Sarah Bryce, Annabel Sutherland, Minnu Mani, Shafali Verma, Arundhati Reddy, N Charani, Shikha Pandey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Nandini Kashyap, Sneha Deepthi, Jess Jonassen, Niki Prasad, Taniyaa Bhatia, Marizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu
Gujarat Giants (GG)
- Key Players: Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Laura Wolvaardt, Deandra Dottin
- Squad: Ashleigh Gardner, Harleen Deol, Prakashika Naik, Beth Mooney, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Bharti Fulmali, Laura Wolvaardt, Sayali Satchare, Danielle Gibson, Mannat Kashyap, Shabnam Shakil, Dayalan Hemalatha, Meghna Singh, Simran Shaikh, Deandra Dottin, Phoebe Litchfield, Tanuja Kanwer
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Key Players: Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Shabnim Ismail
- Squad: Akshita Maheshwari, Harmanpreet Kaur, Parunika Sisodia, Amandeep Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Saika Ishaque, Amanjot Kaur, Jintimani Kalita, Sajeevan Sajana, Amelia Kerr, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Sanskriti Gupta, Chloe Tryon, Nadine De Klerk, Shabnim Ismail, G Kamalini, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Yastika Bhatia
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Key Players: Smriti Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Renuka Singh, Georgia Wareham
- Squad: Nuzhat Parween, Joshitha VJ, Richa Ghosh, Danni Wyatt, Kanika Ahuja, Sabbineni Meghana, Ekta Bisht, Kim Garth, Shreyanka Patil, Ellyse Perry, Prema Rawat, Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Wareham, Raghvi Bist, Heather Graham, Jagravi Pawar, Renuka Singh, Charlie Dean
UP Warriorz (UPW)
- Key Players: Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Chamari Athapaththu, Deepti Sharma
- Squad: Alana King, Gouher Sultana, Saima Thakor, Chinelle Henry, Grace Harris, Shweta Sehrawat, Anjali Sarvani, Kiran Navgire, Sophie Ecclestone, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Tahlia McGrath, Chamari Athapaththu, Poonam Khemnar, Uma Chetry, Deepti Sharma, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Vrinda Dinesh
How to Watch WPL 2025 Live? – TV & Streaming Details
Cricket fans around the world can enjoy live coverage of WPL 2025 on various platforms.
- 📡 TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network will telecast all matches live.
- 📱 Online Live Streaming: Fans can watch matches on Disney+ Hotstar (app & website).
- 🕖 Match Timings: All matches start at 7:30 PM IST.
With top-class action expected from the likes of Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, and Sophie Ecclestone, this edition of WPL promises to be bigger, better, and more competitive than ever!
WPL 2025 – What to Expect?
Players to Watch Out For
- Smriti Mandhana (RCB): The Indian skipper had a phenomenal run last season and will be crucial for RCB’s title defense.
- Meg Lanning (DC): The legendary Australian batter is known for leading her team to glory in global tournaments.
- Sophie Ecclestone (UPW): The No.1 T20 bowler in the world, capable of changing matches with her spin magic.
- Harmanpreet Kaur (MI): A natural leader and power-hitter, always a threat to opposition teams.
What Makes WPL 2025 Special?
- Expansion to four different cities for the first time.
- Stronger squads with top international stars joining the league.
- The rise of young Indian talents, aiming to shine on the big stage.
With new venues, fresh challenges, and world-class competition, WPL 2025 is all set to take women’s cricket to new heights. Stay tuned for exclusive match previews, analysis, and latest updates throughout the tournament! 🔥🏏
