Bengaluru will host games from February 21, and Lucknow will make its debut in the tournament with matches starting on March 3.
WPL 2025 playoffs: The third edition of the WomenĄŻs Premier League (WPL) is set to kick off in 2025. This year, the tournament will be hosted across four cities: Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. The exciting league will take place from February 14 to March 15, 2025, offering fans a month-long festival of thrilling T20 cricket.
The WPL 2025 will begin on February 14, with Gujarat Giants facing defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at VadodaraĄŻs new BCA Stadium. This match will mark the start of the season and promises to be an exciting opening game.
After the first phase in Baroda, the tournament will move to Bengaluru. The city will host RCBĄŻs first home game against Mumbai Indians (MI) on February 21 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Mumbai Indians, the champions of the first WPL edition, will be a strong contender in this match.
| Teams? | Venue? | Date?? |
|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru? | Vadodara? ? | 14 Feb |
| Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Vadodara? ?? | 15 Feb? |
| Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara? ?? | 16 Feb? |
| Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara? ?? | 17 Feb? |
| Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Vadodara? ?? | 18 Feb? |
| UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals?? | Vadodara? ?? | 19 Feb? |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians?? | Bengaluru | 21 Feb?? |
| Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Bengaluru? | 22 Feb?? |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | Bengaluru? | 24 Feb?? |
| Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Bengaluru?? | 25 Feb?? |
| Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | Bengaluru?? | 26 Feb?? |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants | Bengaluru?? | 27 Feb?? |
| Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Bengaluru?? | 28 Feb?? |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru?? | 1 March? |
| UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants? | Lucknow? | 3 Mar?? |
| UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | Lucknow?? | 6 Mar? ? |
| Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow?? | 7 Mar? ? |
| UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow?? | 8 Mar? ? |
| Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants? | Mumbai CCI? | ?10 Mar? |
| Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai CCI? | 13 Mar? |
| Eliminator | Mumbai CCI? | 15 Mar? |
| Final?? | Mumbai CCI? | 18 Mar? |
This year, Lucknow will join the list of host cities, making its debut as a WPL venue. Starting on March 3, Lucknow will host UP Warriorz (UPW) for three of their matches. This new venue is sure to bring fresh excitement to the tournament.
The final stage of the tournament will be held in Mumbai. The Cricket Club of India (CCI) will host the last two league matches as well as the playoffs. The top team in the league will secure a direct spot in the final, while the second- and third-placed teams will face off in the Eliminator on March 13, 2025.
The grand finale of WPL 2025 will be played on March 15, 2025, in Mumbai, where the top two teams will battle for the prestigious title. All matches in the tournament will be single-header games, ensuring non-stop excitement for the fans.
With four cities hosting matches and five top teams competing for the title, the 2025 WomenĄŻs Premier League is set to be an exciting and action-packed event. The league continues to grow in popularity, and cricket fans around the world can look forward to witnessing some of the best T20 cricket from their favourite players. Stay tuned for more updates for WPL 2025.?
1. When does the WPL 2025 start and where is the first match?
Answer: WPL 2025 starts on February 14, 2025, with the first match between Gujarat Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at VadodaraĄŻs BCA Stadium.
2. Which cities will host the WPL 2025?
Answer: The WPL 2025 will be hosted in four cities: Baroda, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai.
3. When will the WPL 2025 final take place?
Answer: The final match of WPL 2025 will be held on March 15, 2025, in Mumbai.
4. What is the Eliminator match in WPL 2025?
Answer: The Eliminator match will be played on March 13, 2025, in Mumbai between the second and third-placed teams to decide who will advance to the final.
5. What is special about Lucknow in WPL 2025?
Answer: Lucknow will debut as a venue in WPL 2025, hosting UP Warriorz matches starting from March 3, 2025.
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