The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is set to return with its third edition on February 14, 2025—a day known for love, but this time, it’s all about the love for cricket! With the tournament expanding across four cities—Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai, the excitement is reaching new heights.
With Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) looking to defend their title, Delhi Capitals seeking redemption, and Mumbai Indians aiming to reclaim their crown, the competition promises to be fierce. Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz, meanwhile, are hunting for their maiden championship and have made big squad changes to strengthen their chances.
As WPL 2025 gets closer, let’s break down everything you need to know, from format details to full squads and key players to watch out for.
WPL 2025: Format & Key Dates
Each team plays eight matches in the league stage, with the top three teams making it to the playoffs. The table-toppers go directly to the Final, while the second and third-placed teams battle in the Eliminator for a shot at the title.
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
Coach: Charlotte Edwards
Squad:
Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Pooja Vastrakar, Nadine de Klerk, Amandeep Kaur, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Saika Ishaque, Shabnim Ismail, Jintimani Kalita, Sanskriti Gupta, G Kamalini, Sathyamoorthy Keerthana, Akshita Maheswari
Captain: Smriti Mandhana
Coach: Luke Williams
Squad:
Smriti Mandhana (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Sabbhineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kanika Ahuja, Charlie Dean (IN for Sophie Molineux), Kim Garth (IN for Kate Cross), Heather Graham (IN for Sophie Devine), Shreyanka Patil, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Asha Sobhana, Ekta Bisht, Renuka Singh, Georgia Wareham, Joshitha VJ, Jagravi Pawar, Prema Rawat
🔹 Key Replacements:
Captain: Meg Lanning
Coach: Jonathan Batty
Squad:
Meg Lanning (c), Taniya Bhatia (wk), Sarah Bryce (wk), Nandini Kashyap (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Shikha Pandey, Jess Jonassen, Minnu Mani, Arundhati Reddy, Titas Sadhu, Radha Yadav, Niki Prasad, Shree Charani, Sneha Deepthi
Captain: Deepti Sharma (New Captain in place of Alyssa Healy - Injured)
Coach: Jon Lewis
Squad:
Deepti Sharma (c), Uma Chetry (wk), Chinelle Henry (IN for Alyssa Healy), Poonam Khamnar, Kiran Navgire, Dinesh Vrinda, Chamari Athapaththu, Grace Harris, Alana King, Tahlia McGrath, Shweta Sehrawat, Anjali Sarvani, Sophie Ecclestone, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Gouher Sultana
🔹 Key Replacement:
Captain: Ashleigh Gardner
Coach: Rachael Haynes
Squad:
Ashleigh Gardner (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Harleen Deol, Dayalan Hemalatha, Phoebe Litchfield, Simran Shaikh, Laura Wolvaardt, Deandra Dottin, Danielle Gibson, Mannat Kashyap, Sayali Satghare, Tanuja Kanwer, Meghna Singh, Priya Mishra, Shabnam Shakil, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Prakashika Naik
The bowlers have played a massive role in making the Women's Premier League (WPL) a competitive tournament, with key breakthroughs often deciding the outcome of matches. As WPL 2025 approaches, here are the top five contenders who could walk away with the Purple Cap for the highest wicket-taker.
🏏 WPL Stats: 27 wickets | Economy: 6.6
🔹 2023: 16 wickets (Joint-highest)
🔹 2024: 11 wickets
The No. 1-ranked T20I bowler, Sophie Ecclestone, has been a dominant force in the WPL. While her numbers dipped slightly last season, she remains a lethal weapon for UP Warriorz, especially on spin-friendly Indian pitches. Expect her to be among the top wicket-takers once again.
🏏 2024 Stats: 68 wickets | Most wickets in Women’s T20s
🔹 WPL Stats: 19 wickets | Economy: 7.2
Amelia Kerr had a record-breaking year in 2024, leading New Zealand to the Women’s T20 World Cup title. The all-rounder is not just a wicket-taking leg-spinner but also a handy lower-order batter. She will be crucial in Mumbai Indians' bid to reclaim the trophy.
🏏 WPL Stats: 24 wickets | Economy: 7.1
🔹 2023: 15 wickets (2nd highest)
🔹 2024: 9 wickets
Saika Ishaque had a breakthrough 2023 season, helping Mumbai Indians lift the inaugural WPL trophy. Although her wicket tally dipped in 2024, she remains a key asset. With the experience of playing international cricket now under her belt, Ishaque could return to her best this season.
🏏 WPL Stats: 20 wickets | Economy: 6.3
🔹 2023: 9 wickets
🔹 2024: 11 wickets
South Africa’s Marizanne Kapp is one of the best seam-bowling all-rounders in the world. Her ability to swing the ball early in the innings and bowl tight death overs makes her a match-winner for Delhi Capitals. With two solid WPL seasons behind her, expect Kapp to be in the race for the Purple Cap.
🏏 WPL Stats: 17 wickets | Economy: 7.5
🔹 2023: 7 wickets
🔹 2024: 10 wickets
Shreyanka Patil has been RCB’s rising star and has steadily improved her numbers. She recently made her T20I debut for India and has added more variations to her bowling. With confidence and experience on her side, she could be one of the top wicket-takers in WPL 2025.
The Orange Cap is awarded to the highest run-scorer in the WPL. With some of the biggest stars in women’s cricket set to light up the tournament, here are five batters who could claim the Orange Cap in WPL 2025.
🏏 WPL Stats: 449 runs | Strike Rate: 125.4
🔹 2023: 149 runs
🔹 2024: 300 runs (Captain of winning team)
After leading RCB to their first-ever WPL title, Smriti Mandhana is entering WPL 2025 in red-hot form. The 2024 Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year has grown into her role as a leader, and this season could see her dominate with the bat.
🏏 WPL Stats: 676 runs | Strike Rate: 131
🔹 2023: 345 runs (Orange Cap Winner)
🔹 2024: 331 runs (2nd highest)
Meg Lanning has been WPL’s most consistent batter, finishing first and second in the Orange Cap race in the past two seasons. The Delhi Capitals captain thrives under pressure and will be determined to finally lead her team to the title.
🏏 2024 Stats: 1387 runs (Most in Women’s T20s) | 12 fifties
🔹 WPL Stats: 450+ runs | Strike Rate: 130+
West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews is an absolute powerhouse. She scored the most T20 runs in 2024 and is also the third-highest wicket-taker in WPL history. With her all-round abilities, she could create history by winning both the Orange and Purple Caps in the same season.
🏏 WPL Stats: 460 runs | Strike Rate: 126
🔹 2023: 254 runs
🔹 2024: 206 runs
Jemimah Rodrigues has been a consistent performer for Delhi Capitals and has shown glimpses of her best. She has worked on her power-hitting and could take her game to the next level this season. If DC go deep into the tournament, expect Rodrigues to be among the top scorers.
🏏 WPL Stats: 550+ runs | Strike Rate: 135
🔹 2023: 253 runs
🔹 2024: 300+ runs
Ellyse Perry remains one of the best batters in the world, balancing consistency with explosive power. She was a vital cog in RCB’s title-winning campaign and will play a key role again this season. The Australian all-rounder is capable of turning games single-handedly, making her a serious contender for the Orange Cap.
