Third edition of the Women’s Premier League 2025 to kick off today

In women’s cricket, the third edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 will kick off today. The opening clash will feature defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on the Gujarat Giants in Vadodara this evening.

India’s star opener Smriti Mandhana will captain RCB, while Australia’s Ashleigh Gardner will lead the Gujarat Giants. The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.

The tournament, featuring five teams, RCB, Gujarat Giants, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, and Mumbai Indians, will run until March 15, with the final scheduled at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

Earlier on Sunday, UP Warriorz have named Deepti Sharma as their new captain after regular skipper Alyssa Healy was ruled out due to a foot injury.