Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Smriti Mandhana, are the defending champions, having won their maiden title last year.

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 kicked off on February 14 with a thrilling match between Gujarat Giants (GG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. RCB, the defending champions, secured a six-wicket victory in a high-scoring encounter. GG, led by new captain Ashleigh Gardner, posted an impressive 201/5, with Gardner smashing 79 off 37 balls and Beth Mooney contributing 56 off 42. In response, RCB chased down the target with nine balls to spare, setting a new WPL record for the highest successful chase.

Richa Ghosh (64* off 27) and Kanika Ahuja (30* off 13) formed an unbeaten 93-run partnership to guide RCB home. Ellyse Perry also played a crucial role with 57 off 34 balls. This match marked the start of the tournament, which will feature 22 games across four venues: Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai, concluding on March 15.

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