WPL 2025 FAQs: Fixtures, players to watch, injury updates, and broadcast details

When does WPL 2025 start and where will it be held?

WPL 2025 will begin on February 14, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) facing Gujarat Giants (GG) in Vadodara. The tournament will run for a month, culminating in the final on March 15 at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

For the first time, the tournament will be hosted across four cities—Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. The matches will be spread across these venues, with Delhi Capitals (DC) not getting any home games this season.

What is the format of the tournament?

The format remains the same as previous seasons. Each team will play the others twice in the league stage. The team finishing first in the table will directly qualify for the final, while the teams finishing second and third will compete in the Eliminator to secure the other spot.

Will there be double-headers this season?

No, there will be no double-headers in WPL 2025, similar to WPL 2024. All 22 matches will be played over 30 days, with each game starting at 7:30 PM local time.

Which players are missing from this season?

Several key players from previous editions will be absent this season due to injuries or personal reasons. RCB will be without Sophie Molineux and Kate Cross, who are both injured, while Sophie Devine has taken a break from cricket. UP Warriorz (UPW) will miss Alyssa Healy, who is recovering from a foot injury, leading to Deepti Sharma stepping in as captain.

Gujarat Giants (GG) have also undergone a leadership change, with Ashleigh Gardner replacing Beth Mooney as captain, though Mooney remains part of the squad.

Who are the new players to watch?

WPL 2025 will see some exciting new additions. West Indies allrounder Deandra Dottin returns to the tournament with GG after being released in 2023. Australia’s Alana King will make her WPL debut with UP Warriorz.

Several young Indian players will also be in focus, including Niki Prasad, who recently led India to Under-19 T20 World Cup victory, and her teammate G Kamalini, who will play for Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI), respectively.

Have there been any coaching staff changes?

Yes, there have been notable coaching changes this season. Mithali Raj and Nooshin Al Khadeer have left Gujarat Giants, with Daniel Marsh (batting coach) and Pravin Tambe (bowling coach) replacing them.

Mumbai Indians (MI) have also made a key change, bringing in former Australia batter Nicole Bolton as their fielding coach, replacing England’s Lydia Greenway.

How many overseas players can a team include in the XI?

Each team is allowed a maximum of four overseas players in their playing XI. However, teams can field a fifth overseas player if she is from an Associate nation.

Delhi Capitals (DC) is the only team using this rule in WPL 2025, with Scotland wicketkeeper-batter Sarah Bryce in their squad.

Which young players should fans keep an eye on?

Young Indian players will be a key attraction this season. Delhi Capitals' Nandini Kashyap was one of the most consistent batters in the 2024-25 domestic season. Gujarat Giants' Priya Mishra brings leg-spin talent, while Kashvee Gautam, the most expensive uncapped player in WPL history, returns after missing last season due to injury.

Mumbai Indians (MI) have Amandeep Kaur, the only left-arm wrist spinner in the tournament, while RCB has Raghvi Bist, who recently scored an unbeaten 31 off 22 balls against West Indies. UP Warriorz will rely on wicketkeeper-batter Uma Chetry, especially in Healy’s absence.

Where can fans watch WPL 2025 live?

Fans can watch WPL 2025 on different platforms based on their location:

• Australia: Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports

• England: Sky Sports

• India: Star Sports and Disney+ Hotstar

• South Africa: SuperSport

• USA: Willow TV

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