The third season of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is set to begin on February 14, featuring an exciting opening ceremony with performances from Bollywood stars. This year, the grand inauguration will be held in a unique two-day format during the mid-innings break of the first two matches.
Star Performers at WPL 2025 Opening Ceremony
- Ayushmann Khurrana will perform during the mid-innings break of the season’s opening match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Giants (GG) on February 14.
- On February 15, renowned singer Madhubanti Bagchi will entertain the audience during the mid-innings break of the match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC).
WPL 2025 Opening Ceremony Schedule
- Date: February 14-15, 2025
- Time: Matches start at 7:30 PM IST; performances expected around 9:00 PM IST
- Venue: Kotambi Stadium (Vadodara International Cricket Stadium), Vadodara
WPL 2025 Teams and Key Players
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Led by Smriti Mandhana
- Key players: Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur
- Defending champions after securing their first WPL title in 2024
Gujarat Giants (GG)
- Strengthened squad with top auction picks Simran Shaikh (Rs 1.9 crore) and Deandra Dottin (Rs 1.7 crore)
Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Led by Harmanpreet Kaur
- 2023 WPL Champions
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Captained by Meg Lanning
UP Warriorz
- Led by Deepti Sharma following Alyssa Healy’s withdrawal
WPL 2025 Tournament Schedule
- Start Date: February 14, 2025
- End Date: March 15, 2025
- Host Cities: Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai
The highly anticipated Women’s Premier League 2025 promises an electrifying start with star-studded performances, top-tier cricketing action, and thrilling encounters. Stay tuned for more updates on WPL 2025!