Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), star spinner Shreyanka Patil has been ruled out of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) because of injury. The 21-year-old, who was important for RCB in this seasons, will be out for the remaining tournament, and there will be a big challenge in the spin department of the team..
Heartbreak for RCB for Shreyanka :
Shreyanka was missed for the first time when she failed to appear in RCB's latest match against Gujarat Giants. Rumours ensued, and on Saturday, the young cricketer posted news of the sad tidings through social media. "Heartbroken, but I will fly again," she posted, expressing her sadness while keeping herself hopeful of a good return.

🚨NEWS ALERT 🚨

Shreyanka Patil ruled out of WPL 2025! Sneh Rana comes in as replacement pic.twitter.com/CMkRczmKRH

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) February 15, 2025

Sneh Rana Steps In for RCB :
In the absence of Shreyanka, RCB has signed Indian experienced all-rounder Sneh Rana in place of the former. Released by Gujarat Giants prior to the 2025 season, Rana will offer quality experience both as a bowler and as a lower-order batter. With the talent for withstanding pressure situations, Rana proves a valuable acquisition to the team.

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 Injury Fears Increase for RCB :
Shreyanka's injury is not the first this season for RCB. Sophie Molineux and Asha Sobhana have also been suffering from injuries, making it more than one setback for the team. Senior players Kate Cross and Sophie Devine have also pulled out of the tournament, again pushing RCB's squad depth to the test.

In setbacks, the defending champions will try to rally around what is left of their squad members and move on in the WPL 2025 season. With important matches ahead, how well the team can adapt and overcome challenges will be the determining factor in their campaign.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) got their campaign off to a thunderous start by posting the biggest successful chase in the Women's Premier League (WPL). On Friday, February 14, RCB overhauled a massive target of 202 to defeat Gujarat Giants (GG) by six wickets at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. Richa Ghosh slammed an unbeaten 64 off 27 deliveries as RCB cruised home with nine balls in hand.

During the run-chase, Gardner dismissed Smriti Mandhana and Danni Wyatt-Hodge in her first over. But Perry and Raghvi Bist held the fort with a 86-run third-wicket partnership. Perry was fluent, reaching her half-century off 27 balls before being dismissed by Sayali Satghare. But from then on, the Challengers never looked back.

ALSO SEE :  RCB Make History with Record 200+ Run Chase in WPL

🚨 RICHA GHOSH CREATED HISTORY 🚨

- Richa Ghosh smashed the fastest fifty for RCB in WPL history. pic.twitter.com/EezYCjYULx

— Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) February 14, 2025

Requiring 92 runs from 46 balls, Richa and Kanika Ahuja attacked without restraint. Richa reached her fifty off 23 balls and brought the Challengers within reach of victory. Kanika Ahuja, who was out of action last season because of injury, scored 30 off 13 with four fours. Richa hit Dottin for a six over deep mid-wicket to carry RCB across the line in the thriller.

Fastest 50 for RCB in WPL :

The Women's Premier League (WPL) returns with its much-awaited 2025 season, which promises exciting cricketing action, celebrity-studded lineups, and an increased list of venues. With women's cricket increasingly gaining popularity on the international stage, WPL 2025 will be bigger and better, with five teams fighting it

Match Details:

• Date: February 14, 2025
• Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Giants
• Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
• Time: 7:30 PM IST

IN ALL COUNTRIES

WPL 2025 Live Streaming Online

ALSO READ:TATA WPL 2025 Ticket Booking: Dates, Venues, Prices & How to Buy

MATCH VENUES:

• Vadodara
• Bengaluru
• Lucknow
• Mumbai

4⃣ Cities
5⃣ Teams
2⃣2⃣ Exciting Matches

Here's the #TATAWPL 2025 Schedule 🔽

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/WUjGDft30y

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) January 16, 2025

The TATA Women's Premier League (WPL) [2025] commences on 14th February of the year 2025 & will see matches in 4 cities Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow & Mumbai as well. Cricket lovers can now get tickets for this action-packed tournament of women's cricket with the biggest hits from respected around the world.

When Will WPL 2025 Tickets Available?
Ticket Sales Start: Friday, 31 January 2025 (06:00 IST)
When do the tickets for Lucknow release Feb 12, 2025 (Today) at 6:00 PM IST
Lucknow Fans, you can start booking from this evening. Get Yours before they are SOLD OUT!

ALSO READ:WPL 2025 Matches Live: TV and Streaming Details online & on tv

Where to Get WPL 2025 Tickets?
You can book the tickets from different channels as well.
Official WPL Website – www.wplt20.com
WPL – Mobile App in Android and iOS for booking a ticket.
On Bookmyshow -Tickets are available on Book My Show website and app.

Get Ready Lucknow! 🎟️

Tickets for #TATAWPL 2025 matches in Lucknow go on sale TODAY 🥳

Stay tuned for more updates 🙌 pic.twitter.com/JXYoTleqyt

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) February 12, 2025

WpL Match Schedule 2025 & Ticket Rates
1. Vadodara (Kotambi Stadium) – Matches & Ticket Prices

• First match: February 14, 2025 (Gujarat Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore)
• Ticket Prices: ₹100 – ₹2,500

2. Bengaluru (M. Chinnaswamy Stadium) – Matches & Ticket Prices

• Matches from: February 23, 2025
• Ticket Prices: Starting from ₹100

3. Mumbai (DY Patil & Brabourne Stadiums) – Matches & Ticket Prices

• Matches from: March 12, 2025
• Ticket Prices: ₹300 – ₹3,500

4. Lucknow (Ekana Stadium) – Matches & Ticket Prices

• Matches from: March 3, 2025
• Ticket Prices: ₹500 – ₹3,500

Lucknow matches and schedule:

• March 3, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST → UP Warriorz vs. Gujarat Giants
• March 6, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST → UP Warriorz vs. Mumbai Indians
• March 7, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST → Gujarat Giants vs. Delhi Capitals
• March 8, 2025 – 7:30 PM IST → UP Warriorz vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore

WPL LIVE STREAMING

WPL 2025 Live Streaming: Where and How to Watch the Matches Live It promises to be a fun tournament because the finest female cricketers of the world are scheduled to feature in it. If you happen to be a cricket lover and like to know where to catch the action of WPL 2025 live, then read this article further. Where to Watch WPL 2025 Live on TV For cricket fans who love watching TV, the WPL 2025 will be live on India's Sports18 channels. All matches will be broadcast on both Sports18 HD and Sports18 SD, so the video quality will be better. For viewers outside of India, the rights are mostly country-specific.

Match Details:

• Date: February 14, 2025
• Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Giants
• Venue: Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara
• Time: 7:30 PM IST

IN ALL COUNTRIES

WPL 2025 Live Streaming Online

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MATCH VENUES:

• Vadodara
• Bengaluru
• Lucknow
• Mumbai
  

4⃣ Cities
5⃣ Teams
2⃣2⃣ Exciting Matches

Here's the #TATAWPL 2025 Schedule 🔽

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘀 🗓️ pic.twitter.com/WUjGDft30y

— Women's Premier League (WPL) (@wplt20) January 16, 2025

Tickets Where to buy:

WPL official website all tickets are available 

WPL 2025: Match Tickets :

RCB vs Gujarat Giants (GG) in Vadodara 14 Feb, 2025 (19:30 IST). 

WPL 2025 Is going to be a fun tournament and the fans can catch the match in some exciting ways on ground or live streaming. Tickets are live today so get your tickets as soon as possible not to waste the action The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 will be buzzing with cricket matches to be held in several cities such as Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow & Mumbai.
Fans who want to catch the games live in the stadium will now have their tickets booked as Vadodara and Bengaluru matches go on sale today (January 31, 2025) IST 6:00 pm.

Place to Book Tickets :

• Online Booking:
  1. official WPL site :  https://www.wplt20.com
  2. BookMyShow
  The price of the Ticket for WPL 2025 starts at ₹500 and goes up to ₹3,500 depending on the seating area
  

• Offline Booking: Tickets are available at the stadium box offices, but availability may be limited.

• Live streaming:
  TV Broadcast: Sports18
  LIVE Stream:JioCinema
  Mobile app: official WPL app

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WPL 2025 : The first match and full schedule here from RCB vs Gujarat Giants (GG) in Vadodara 14 Feb, 2025 (19:30 IST). Full schedule will be available on official WPL website

🚨 Match tickets for the Vadodara and Bengaluru leg of #WPL2025 will be live from January 31, 6:00 pm IST! 🏟️

Tickets will be available on the WPL website and BookMyShow. pic.twitter.com/3NeQnNfMrM

— Women’s CricZone (@WomensCricZone) January 31, 2025

The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore became part of memorable moments, heartwarming gestures, and emotional anecdotes on March 19. RCB Unbox event saw Virat Kohli and the whole RCB men’s team lined up to welcome Smriti Mandhana led women’s team on the field.

Guard of honour for Smriti Mandhana led RCB Women

Smriti Mandhana and her RCB women’s team finally brought the maiden trophy for the franchise when they won WPL 2024 by beating Delhi Capitals on Sunday. While fans erupted in joy, players could not stop congratulating the women for the achievement. Virat Kohli, the veteran core member of the side was seen video calling the women’s team after the massive win and congratulating the captain. No wonder, the winning team was invited to the RCB Unbox event. While their presence received lots of warmth from the fans, RCB men’s gesture for their women’s side broke the internet.

Virat Kohli and his team lined up to form a guard of honour and welcomed the women’s team on the field. Smriti Mandhana walked in with the trophy in hand and the rest of the team followed. They were welcomed amidst a huge cheer and applause from the home audience at the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

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RCB Women take victory lap at RCB Unbox

Smriti Mandhana led Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to win the Women’s Premier League 2024. Despite being dismissed for a mere 113 runs, the Delhi Capitals bowlers fought back and managed to take the match to the final over making the climax a nail-biting one. Eventually, Bangalore won it with just three balls remaining and Smriti Mandhana’s side became part of history.

Despite the overseas players are already back home to resume their national duties, the spirit remained intact. Ellyse Perry joined the celebration through video call. The team took the victory lap while the stadium was painted with red flags.

In the Women’s Premier League 2024, Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry emerged as the top run-scorer, earning her the prestigious Orange Cap. Perry’s composed innings of 35 not out in the final match against Delhi Capitals propelled her total tally to 347 runs from 9 matches. Throughout the tournament, she showcased her versatility, making vital contributions with both bat and ball for the Royal Challengers Bangalore team.

Perry faced stiff competition from Delhi Capitals’ captain Meg Lanning, who amassed 331 runs in the tournament. However, Perry’s consistent performances and crucial contributions in the final stages of the competition secured her the coveted Orange Cap. In the finals against Delhi Capitals, Ellyse Perry exhibited a composed innings, steering her team towards the target of 114 runs.

Perry played a risk-free knock, scoring an unbeaten 35 runs off 37 balls, punctuated with four boundaries. Partnering with her was Smriti Mandhana, who contributed 31 runs off 39 balls, providing valuable support in the chase. Additionally, Sophie Devine played a crucial role, scoring 32 runs off 27 balls while opening the batting alongside Mandhana. Their collective efforts propelled Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory in the final match of the tournament.

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Ellyse Perry’s Inspiring Journey to Capture the Orange Cap

Ellyse Perry emerged as the true match-winner for the Royal Challengers Bangalore, showcasing her all-round prowess throughout the tournament. She consistently delivered crucial performances with both bat and ball, often proving to be the difference-maker in pressure situations.

In their third game against Mumbai Indians, Perry played a vital role, contributing 44 runs to RCB’s total score of 131 runs. Her contribution accounted for 34.92% of the team’s total, highlighting her significance in the match. Similarly, in the following game against UP Warriorz, Perry’s explosive innings of 58 runs off 37 balls played a pivotal role in RCB’s total score of 198 runs. Her contribution in this match amounted to 30.69% of the team’s total, further underlining her importance to the team’s success.

During the pivotal stages of the tournament, Ellyse Perry showcased her exceptional form, delivering match-winning performances for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. In their last league match against Mumbai Indians, RCB successfully chased down 115 runs, with Perry contributing 40 runs, which accounted for 40% of the team’s total.

In the crucial semi-final clash against Mumbai Indians, RCB set a target of 135 runs while batting first. Perry played a stellar innings, scoring 66 runs, which constituted an impressive 50% of the team’s total score. In the final showdown against Delhi Capitals, Perry once again played a vital role, guiding RCB to victory in the chase of 115 runs. Her composed innings of 35 runs contributed 30.43% of the team’s total score, underscoring her importance as a dependable anchor in pressure situations.

Ellyse Perry’s outstanding performances throughout the Women’s Premier League 2024 showcased her exceptional skills as an all-rounder for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. With both bat and ball, Perry consistently delivered match-winning contributions, demonstrating her ability to thrive under pressure.

Her pivotal knocks in crucial encounters, including the semi-final and final, played a significant role in RCB’s success in the tournament. Perry’s calm demeanor and ability to anchor the innings were instrumental in guiding her team to victory in high-pressure situations. Overall, Perry’s invaluable contributions solidified her position as a key player and a match-winner for RCB in their quest for glory.

Australian cricket sensation Ellyse Perry showcased her all-round prowess once again as she steered Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to a crucial 5-run win over the Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) eliminator.

Perry’s Contribution with both bat and ball

Perry’s stellar performance with both bat and ball proved instrumental in RCB’s triumph, solidifying her status as one of the premier all-rounders in the women’s cricketing arena.

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In a high-stakes encounter, Perry played a pivotal role with the bat, anchoring the innings with a sublime 66-run knock. Despite a shaky start for RCB in the powerplay, Perry’s resilience and attacking stroke play propelled the team forward, enabling them to post a competitive total of 135/6.

With the ball in hand, Perry continued to exert her influence, claiming the crucial wicket of Yastika Bhatia and conceding just 29 runs in her quota of four overs. Her economical bowling spell played a significant role in restricting the Mumbai Indians and tilting the balance in RCB’s favor.

Recognition and praise

Perry’s outstanding performance garnered widespread acclaim from cricket enthusiasts and pundits alike, with social media platforms abuzz with praise for her match-winning efforts. A viral video capturing fans chanting Perry’s name in the Delhi metro underscored her popularity and influence in the cricketing fraternity.

Perry’s Post-Match Reflection

Following the exhilarating encounter, Perry expressed her elation at RCB’s qualification for the WPL final and lauded the team’s composure in defending a modest total. Her personal success in the recent matches and the team’s collective effort were hailed as exceptional.

RCB captain Mandhana showered praise on Perry for her fighting spirit and leadership on the field, emphasizing her invaluable contribution in steering the team through challenging moments.

“What do I say of her now! She is a legend, the way she kept her nerves with 3 wickets down. Even when she came back in, she told us we are in it, keep our nerves,” Madhana said after RCB’s triumph.

Previous Performances

Perry’s remarkable performance in the eliminator adds to her illustrious record in the league, where she previously etched her name in the record books with a sensational six-wicket haul against the Mumbai Indians in the league stage clash.