Women's Premier League 2025 Opening Ceremony: Everything You Need to Know

The highly anticipated third season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) kicks off on February 14, 2025, with an electrifying opening ceremony featuring Bollywood’s finest. This year, the WPL promises a grand spectacle spread over two days, enhancing the excitement for fans worldwide.

Star-Studded Performances

The WPL 2025 opening ceremony will take place exclusively during the mid-innings break of the first two matches.

February 14: Bollywood sensation Ayushmann Khurrana will set the stage on fire during the mid-innings break of the tournament opener between defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Giants (GG).

February 15: Celebrated singer Madhubanti Bagchi will take center stage during the mid-innings break of the clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC).

Both matches are scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, meaning the performances will likely begin around 9:00 PM IST or earlier, depending on when the first innings concludes.

Venue Details

The opening matches, along with the star-studded performances, will take place at Kotambi Stadium (Vadodara International Cricket Stadium) in Vadodara, which is hosting the first leg of the tournament.

WPL 2025: Teams and Key Players

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Led by Smriti Mandhana, the team boasts stars like Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh, Shreyanka Patil, and Renuka Singh Thakur. RCB made history by winning the WPL 2024 title—their first across both men's and women's T20 cricket.

Gujarat Giants (GG): The team made headlines in the WPL 2025 auction by securing two of the most expensive signings: Simran Shaikh (₹1.9 crore) and West Indian all-rounder Deandra Dottin (₹1.7 crore).

Mumbai Indians (MI): The 2023 champions, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, remain a formidable force.

Delhi Capitals (DC): Captained by Australian veteran Meg Lanning, DC is expected to put up a strong challenge.

UP Warriorz (UPW): Following the withdrawal of Australian star Alyssa Healy, Deepti Sharma takes over as captain, leading a talented squad.

Tournament Schedule and Locations

The WPL 2025 season runs from February 14 to March 15 and will be hosted across four cities: Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai.

With thrilling matchups, high-profile players, and grand performances, WPL 2025 promises to be a landmark season in women's cricket. Stay tuned for an unforgettable cricketing spectacle!