Women Premier League / This will happen for the first time in WPL 2025, how much money will be received?

Women Premier League: The thrill of the Women's Premier League 2025 (WPL 2025) is set to return as the tournament kicks off on February 14. This will be the third edition of the Women's Premier League, promising even more exciting matches for cricket fans. Defending champions Royal Challengers Bangalore will face Gujarat Giants in their opening match.

What's Special This Time?

The biggest highlight of WPL 2025 is its venues. In the first season, the entire tournament was held at a single location, while the second season featured matches across two cities. This time, for the first time ever, the tournament will be played across four different venues.

• The tournament will begin in Vadodara, where the first six matches will be played.
• The next eight matches will take place in Bangalore.
• The final stage will see four matches each in Lucknow and Mumbai.
• The final match will be held in Mumbai on March 15, while the Eliminator match will be played on March 13.

Teams, Format & Rules

This year, WPL will once again feature five teams:

1. Royal Challengers Bangalore (Captain: Smriti Mandhana)
2. Gujarat Giants (Captain: Ashleigh Gardner)
3. Mumbai Indians (Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur)
4. Delhi Capitals (Captain: Meg Lanning)
5. UP Warriorz (Captain: Deepti Sharma)

A total of 22 matches will be played. Each team will play twice against every other team in the group stage. The team finishing at the top of the points table will directly qualify for the final, while the second and third-placed teams will face off in the Eliminator to secure a spot in the final.

Prize Money

Similar to last season, the winning team will receive ₹6 crore, while the runner-up will be awarded ₹3 crore. The Orange Cap (top run-scorer) and Purple Cap (top wicket-taker) winners will each get ₹5 lakh, while the Player of the Match in the final will receive ₹2.5 lakh. The BCCI has not yet announced any changes to the prize money.

Where to Watch Live Streaming?

The tournament will be televised live on the Sports 18 Network at 7:30 PM (IST). For mobile and online viewers, free live streaming of all matches will be available on Jio Cinema.

WPL 2025 Group Stage Schedule

Vadodara Matches:

• February 14: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants
• February 15: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
• February 16: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz
• February 17: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
• February 18: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians
• February 19: UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals

Bangalore Matches:

• February 21: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians
• February 22: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz
• February 24: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriorz
• February 25: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants
• February 26: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz
• February 27: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants
• February 28: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians
• March 1: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals

Lucknow Matches:

• March 3: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants
• March 6: UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians
• March 7: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals
• March 8: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Mumbai Matches:

• March 10: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants
• March 11: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Knockout Stage:

• March 13: Eliminator Match (Mumbai)
• March 15: Final Match (Mumbai)

Conclusion

WPL 2025 promises to be even more thrilling than previous seasons. With matches spread across four different venues, cricket fans can look forward to an exciting season of women's cricket. It will be interesting to see which team claims the championship this time!