The Women’s Premier League (WPL) is back with its third season in 2025 after two successful seasons in 2023 and 2024. This year’s season will start on February 14, 2025, and promises to be exciting with 5 strong teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC), Mumbai Indians (MI), Gujarat Giants (GG), and UP Warriorz (UPW). Matches will take place in 4 cities: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Baroda. A total of 22 matches will be played across these venues.

Here is how the matches are divided across the venues:

• Vadodara (Baroda) will host 6 matches.

• Bengaluru will host 8 matches.

• Lucknow will host 4 matches.

• Mumbai will host 4 matches, including the Eliminator and the Final.

The season opener will take place on February 14 in Baroda, where the Gujarat Giants will face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The final will be held in Mumbai on March 15, 2025. Last year, RCB won the WPL 2024 title, while Mumbai Indians were champions in the inaugural season of 2023. Fans are excited to see who will take the trophy this year.

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Detailed Schedule:

Vadodara Leg:

• 14 February 2025: Gujarat Giants vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• 15 February 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Delhi Capitals

• 16 February 2025: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz

• 17 February 2025: Delhi Capitals vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• 18 February 2025: Gujarat Giants vs. Mumbai Indians

• 19 February 2025: UP Warriorz vs. Delhi Capitals

Bengaluru Leg:

• 21 February 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Mumbai Indians

• 22 February 2025: Delhi Capitals vs. UP Warriorz

• 23 February 2025: Break Day

• 24 February 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. UP Warriorz

• 25 February 2025: Delhi Capitals vs. Gujarat Giants

• 26 February 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. UP Warriorz

• 27 February 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Gujarat Giants

• 28 February 2025: Delhi Capitals vs. Mumbai Indians

• 1 March 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs. Delhi Capitals

• 2 March 2025: Break Day

Lucknow Leg:

• 3 March 2025: UP Warriorz vs. Gujarat Giants

• 4 March 2025: Break Day

• 5 March 2025: Break Day

• 6 March 2025: UP Warriorz vs. Mumbai Indians

• 7 March 2025: Gujarat Giants vs. Delhi Capitals

• 8 March 2025: UP Warriorz vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• 9 March 2025: Break Day

Mumbai Leg:

• 10 March 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Gujarat Giants (CCI)

• 11 March 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (CCI)

• 12 March 2025: Break Day

• 13 March 2025: Eliminator (CCI)

• 14 March 2025: Break Day

• 15 March 2025: Final (CCI)

All matches will start at 7:30 PM IST, ensuring prime-time viewing for fans across the country. This season will be thrilling, with each venue hosting continuous matches before moving to the next leg. The Eliminator and Final in Mumbai will add to the excitement as the league comes to an end.

At the beginning of 2025, England are set to tour India for the limited-overs cricket series. India are ready to host a five-match T20I series and a three-match ODI series against England.

Before the journey for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, the forthcoming limited-overs series will be important for both teams.

Here we have brought the details of the India vs England limited-overs series, like complete schedules, complete squads, where to watch live, how to watch live for free, and how to buy tickets. 

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India vs England Complete Schedules

India vs England T20I schedules

January 22, 2025: 1st T20I (Eden Gardens, Kolkata) – 19:00

January 25, 2025: 2nd T20I (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai) – 19:00

January 28, 2025: 3rd T20I (Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot) – 19:00

January 31, 2025: 4th T20I (Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune) – 19:00

February 2, 2025: 5th T20I (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai) – 19:00

India vs England ODI schedules

February 6, 2025: 1st ODI (Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur) – 13:30

February 9, 2025: 2nd ODI (Barabati Stadium, Cuttack) – 13:30

February 12, 2025: 3rd ODI (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad) – 13:30

India vs England Squads

Indian complete T20I squads

Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel (vc), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammad Shami, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk). 

Indian complete ODI squads

Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah (subject to fitness)/Harshit Rana (for England ODI series if Bumrah remains unfit), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant (wk). 

England complete T20I squads

Jos Buttler (Captain, wk), Harry Brook, Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Rehan Ahmed, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood

England complete ODI squads

Jos Buttler (Captain, wk), Harry Brook, Joe Root, Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Jamie Smith (wk), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid, Gus Atkinson, Saqib Mahmood

India vs England Where to Watch Live

India vs England Live broadcasting

Indian cricket fans can watch the India vs England limited-overs series on Star Sports.

India vs England Live streaming

The India vs England limited-overs series can be watched live on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar.

India vs England How to Watch Live for Free

CricketWinner will bring the live commentary free for cricket fans. 

India vs England How to Buy Tickets

Cricket fans can comfortably buy tickets for the India vs England limited-overs series through the online ticket platform BookMyShow.

The Stadium Box Office brings the opportunity for purchasing tickets in person from the venue. Every cricket venue announces its details before the start of the official ticket sale. 

Subscribe to our news article as cricket fans will know the official ticket-selling news immediately.     

After a long wait, the Lanka T10 Super League 2024 finally started on Wednesday (December 11) early evening. We will experience a non-stop battle of 25 matches between December 11 and 19, 2024, as one of the six teams will lift the first edition of the Lanka T10 Super League trophy. It is a battle of 10-overs-a-side, where every match will be completed in close to 90 minutes. 

The participating teams for the first edition are Colombo Jaguars, Galle Marvels, Hambantota Bangla Tigers, Jaffna Titans, Kandy Bolts, and Nuwara Eliya Kings. The tournament will start with the round-robin stage with seven matches for each team, including twice against two teams and once against three remaining teams. At the end of the league stage, the top four teams will qualify for the playoffs. 

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium will host all matches

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy will host all 25 matches in the tournament. Now, we will check the complete schedule of the Lanka T10 Super League 2024. 

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Lanka T10 Super League 2024: Complete fixtures with local times

Wednesday, December 11 

Match 1 - Jaffna Titans vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers (16:00)

Match 2 - Nuwara Eliya Kings vs Colombo Jaguars (18:15)

Match 3 - Kandy Bolts vs Galle Marvels (20:30)

Thursday, December 12

Match 4 - Kandy Bolts vs Nuwara Eliya Kings (16:00)

Match 5 - Galle Marvels vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers (18:15)

Match 6 - Jaffna Titans vs Colombo Jaguars (20:30)

Friday, December 13

Match 7 - Nuwara Eliya Kings vs Galle Marvels (16:00)

Match 8 - Kandy Bolts vs Jaffna Titans (18:15)

Match 9 - Colombo Jaguars vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers (20:30)

Saturday, December 14

Match 10 - Colombo Jaguars vs Kandy Bolts (16:00)

Match 11 - Galle Marvels vs Jaffna Titans (18:15)

Match 12 - Hambantota Bangla Tigers vs Nuwara Eliya Kings (20:30)

Sunday, December 15

Match 13 - Hambantota Bangla Tigers vs Kandy Bolts (16:00)

Match 14 - Colombo Jaguars vs Galle Marvels (18:15)

Match 15 - Jaffna Titans vs Nuwara Eliya Kings (20:30)

Monday, December 16

Match 16 - Nuwara Eliya Kings vs Galle Marvels (16:00)

Match 17 - Hambantota Bangla Tigers vs Colombo Jaguars (18:15)

Match 18 - Jaffna Titans vs Kandy Bolts (20:30)

Tuesday, December 17

Match 19 - Colombo Jaguars vs Jaffna Titans (16:00)

Match 20 - Kandy Bolts vs Nuwara Eliya Kings (18:15)

Match 21 - Galle Marvels vs Hambantota Bangla Tigers (20:30)

Wednesday, December 18

Qualifier 1 - 1st placed vs 2nd placed (16:00)

Eliminator - 3rd placed vs 4th placed (18:15)

Qualifier 2 - Qualifier 1 losers vs Eliminator winners (20:30)

Thursday, December 19

Final - Qualifier 1 winners vs Qualifier 2 winners (17:30)

The excitement is building as Cricket Australia (CA) has announced the schedule for the Big Bash League (BBL) Season 14. Set to bring thrilling cricket action to fans across the country, the season will be held from December 2024 to January 2025.

Schedule overview

The BBL Season 14 will feature a total of 44 matches, which is 17 fewer than the previous edition. This streamlined schedule aims to maintain the intensity and quality of the competition. The regular season is set to begin on December 15 and will run until January 19.

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Following this, the finals series, known for its nail-biting encounters, will commence on January 21 and conclude with the grand final on January 27, a national public holiday in Australia.

• Regular Season Start: December 15, 2024
• Regular Season End: January 19, 2025
• Finals Series: January 21 – January 27, 2025

Opening matches

The BBL 14 season kicks off with a bang at Optus Stadium where the Perth Scorchers will face the Melbourne Stars. The excitement continues with the Sydney Sixers hosting the Melbourne Renegades in the second match of the tournament on Monday, December 16. These opening matches set the stage for what promises to be an electrifying season.

Double headers

Six double headers are scheduled throughout the season, providing fans with back-to-back cricket action. These matches are a highlight for cricket enthusiasts, offering a feast of cricket in a single day. The double headers are strategically placed to maximize viewership and ensure that fans get the most out of their BBL experience.

Impact of India vs Australia Test series

The upcoming season will coincide with the prestigious India vs Australia Test series, also known as the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. During this period, 14 BBL matches will be held. However, the BBL may potentially feature returning Australian Test players after the series concludes on January 7. This overlap adds an extra layer of excitement as fans can expect some of their favorite Test players to make a comeback in the BBL.

The BBL matches will be held across various iconic venues in Australia, including:

• Optus Stadium
• Melbourne Cricket Ground
• Marvel Stadium
• Sydney Cricket Ground
• ENGIE Stadium

This geographic spread ensures that fans from different regions can witness the action live, promoting a nationwide celebration of cricket.

Full schedule in local time

Sunday, December 15, 2024 — Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars at Optus Stadium, 4:15PM

Monday, December 16, 2024 — Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Renegades at the SCG, 7.15pm

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 — Sydney Thunder vs Adelaide Strikers at Manuka Oval, 7:15pm

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 — Melbourne Stars vs Brisbane Heat at the MCG, 7:15pm

Thursday, December 19, 2024 — Melbourne Renegades vs Hobart Hurricanes at GMHBA Stadium, 7.15pm

Friday, December 20, 2024 — Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars at Adelaide Oval, 6.45pm

Saturday, December 21, 2024 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers at Blundstone Arena, 4pm

Saturday, December 21, 2024 — Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers at ENGIE Stadium, 7.15pm

Sunday, December 22, 2024 — Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers at the Gabba, 6.15pm

Monday, December 23, 2024 — Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers at Marvel Stadium, 7:15pm

Thursday, December 26, 2024 — Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars at the SCG, 6.05pm

Thursday, December 26, 2024 — Perth Scorchers vs Brisbane Heat at Optus Stadium, 6:15pm

Friday, December 27, 2024 — Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes at Adelaide Oval, 6:45pm

Saturday, December 28, 2024 — Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder at Manuka Oval, 7:15PM

Sunday, December 29, 2024 — Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers at the Gabba, 6:15pm

Monday, December 30, 2024 — Sydney Thunder vs Melbourne Renegades at ENGIE Stadium, 7:15PM

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 — Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers at Adelaide Oval, 6:45pm

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers, Blundstone Arena, 4pm

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 — Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Stars at the Gabba, 6:15pm

Thursday, January 2, 2025 — Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers at Marvel Stadium, 7:15pm

Friday, January 3, 2025 — Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat at C.ex Coffs International Stadium, 6:05pm

Friday, January 3, 2025 — Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder at Optus Stadium, 6.15pm

Saturday, January 4, 2025 — Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades at the MCG, 7:15pm

Sunday, January 5, 2025 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers at Blundstone Arena, 7:15pm

Monday, January 6, 2025 — Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder at the Gabba, 6.15pm

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 — Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades at Optus Stadium, 4.15pm

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 — Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes at ENGIE Stadium, 7:15pm

Thursday, January 9, 2025 — Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Sixers at the MCG, 7:15pm

Friday, January 10, 2025 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder at Blundstone Arena, 7:15pm

Saturday, January 11, 2025 — Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers at the SCG, 4:45pm

Saturday, January 11, 2025 — Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval, 7:30pm

Sunday, January 12, 2025 — Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars at Marvel Stadium, 7:15pm

Monday, January 13, 2025 — Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers at ENGIE Stadium, 7:30pm

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 — Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, Blundstone Arena, 7:30pm

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 — Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers at Adelaide Oval, 7pm

Thursday, January 16, 2025 — Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes at the Gabba, 6.30pm

Friday, January 17, 2025 — Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder at the SCG, 7:15pm

Saturday, January 18, 2025 — Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat at Marvel Stadium, 5pm

Saturday, January 18, 2025 — Perth Scorchers vs Adelaide Strikers at Optus Stadium, 5.15pm

Sunday, January 19, 2025 — Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes at the MCG, 7.15pm

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 — The Qualifier (TBC)

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 — The Knockout (TBC)

Friday, January 24, 2025 — The Challenger (TBC)

Monday, January 27, 2025 — The Final (TBC)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 — Reserve Day (TBC)