The Women Premier League (WPL) 2025 looks set to bring the best of female cricketing in the third instalment of the championship. The competition will see five teams play against each other in a bid to win the series and be crowned as the undisputed queens of Indian cricket. Join us as we look at the top players and stand-out teams to watch out for in this year’s WPL tournament.
WPL 2025 teams and players
The WPL is a highly competitive league with a concentration of talent available across all five teams. During the month-long event from February 14th to March 15th 2025, cricket lovers will be able to watch the best female cricketers, both local and foreign, try to outplay each other in 22 matches. For betting fans, you can check these cricket match predictions on Sportytrader and enjoy in-depth analysis and tips from seasoned experts.
Below are the top three teams most likely to win and the players we expect to dominate.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Last year’s winner and defending champions are arguably the team to watch and will take major effort by the opposing teams if they are to be denied a recrowning. They retained the spine of their title-winning team with players like Smitri Mandhana, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, and Richa Ghosh. Smart recruitment was the order of the day in the WPL auction, coupled with quality replacement options across all positions, further solidifying them as firm favourites to win the tournament and retain their title.
Delhi Capitals
Seasoned and consistent performers are the theme of the Delhi Capital unit. A testament to this is the fact that they topped the standing of last season’s tournament before losing in the playoff finals. Hard battlers like Meg Lanning, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, and Jemimah Rodrigues lead this effective team. Other experienced options such as Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy, and Shikha Pandey provide adequate cover, making them a force to reckon with.
Mumbai Indians
This team boasts a roster of top performers in the likes of Captain Harmaanpreet Kaur, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, and South African star Chloe Tyron. The presence of squadmates such as Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, and Pooja Vastraka make the Indians a formidable outfit at every position on the field. And having already won the tournament in 2023, it’s clear this powerhouse team possesses a solid combination of quality players and a winning mentality.
This year’s WPL championship promises to serve up some bat-hitting action, bowling masterclass, and impressive runs. Teams like the UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants will also be hoping to make an impact in this tournament. However, the Trio of teams mentioned above are brimming with talent and experience that makes them the teams to watch.
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