The 2025 edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is shaping up to be a highly anticipated tournament, with the final squads now confirmed for all five teams ahead of the competition. Each franchise has made strategic choices through retention and releases, bringing in some of the best players in the women’s cricket world.
The Mumbai Indians (MI) have retained big names like Harmanpreet Kaur, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Amelia Kerr, alongside rising stars like Pooja Vastrakar. The squad aims to balance experience and youth as they push to challenge for the title in 2025. However, the team has released some notable players like Issy Wong and Fatima Jaffer, signaling a new direction for the franchise.
Delhi Capitals (DC) continues to be one of the most formidable sides, keeping key players like Meg Lanning, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Marizanne Kapp. Their strategy includes investing in both established international talent and promising domestic players such as Arundhati Reddy.
UP Warriorz have also made notable moves, retaining star players like Alyssa Healy, Deepti Sharma, and Sophie Ecclestone, while parting ways with Lauren Bell. This squad seems well-balanced, featuring players who can lead with bat and ball, making them a team to watch in the upcoming season.
Gujarat Giants have kept an impressive squad intact, with Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, and Laura Wolvaardt, among others, leading the charge. Despite releasing some experienced players like Sneh Rana, Gujarat Giants have strengthened their roster, making them one of the potential contenders for the 2025 title.
Lastly, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) remains one of the most talked-about teams, retaining the explosive Smriti Mandhana and bolstering their squad with strong all-rounders, including Sophie Devine. RCB will look to bounce back from previous seasons, with a mix of young talent and international prowess.
As the 2025 Women’s Premier League draws closer, fans will be eagerly waiting to see how these squads perform on the big stage, with each team bringing a unique set of strengths to the table.