WPL 2025: Top 3 Overseas Bowlers to Watch Out For, Full Schedule
The third season of the Women's Premier League is just around the corner and will starting next week. WPL which is the world's biggest Women's franchise Cricket tournament, will be featuring 5 teams playing for the title. Since its inception in 2023, Women's Premier League is growing day by day and has given a big stage for the emerging talent. However this article will discuss top 3 overseas bowlers to watch out for in the upcoming women's Premier League 2025.
The third season, WPL 25 will start on 14th February with the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Giants. This time the tournament will be played over a month and will end with the finals on 15 March. WPL 2025 will be played in double round oven format with two playoff matches.
Sophie Ecclestone (UP Warriorz)
25 year old Sophie Ecclestone from England is one of the key overseas bowler that will be watched closely in the upcoming women's Premier League, being the number one T20 bowler in the ICC rankings and also the highest wicket taker in the first season of Women's Premier League, Sophie has made a name for herself. Every women's cricket fan knows the accuracy with line and length from Sophie. while having an amazing track record in Indian condition and being in an awesome form this season, she might be the front runner of the purple cap by the end of the season.
Amalia Kerr (New Zealand)
Another player who made to a list of 3 overseas bowlers to watch out for in the women's Premier League is Amaila Kerr from New Zealand. Kerr, the star Kisi leg spinner who was the leading wicket taker in the recent women's T20 World Cup. While just not with the ball, the ability to contribute to the team with the bat also place a crucial role. Amaila had an outside 2024 season, taking 68 wickets in the calendar year. Given her exceptional abilities and impressive form she will be closely watched in the upcoming due WPL 2025.
Annabel Sutherland (Delhi Capitals)
The third clear who made it to a list is none other than Annabel Sutherland of Delhi capitals. While well known for her class and impressive bowling, Sutherland hadn't had a great 2024 year. But in the last two months has come back in form and is playing really well both with the ball and bat. Given her past records and recent form Delhi capitals give her a contract of 2 crore WPL 2025. While all the three bowlers will be closely watched Sutherland will be one of the most interesting bowler in the upcoming WPL 2025.
WPL 2025 Full Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14 | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM IST |
| Feb 15 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM IST |
| Feb 16 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM IST |
| Feb 17 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM IST |
| Feb 18 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM IST |
| Feb 19 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara | 7:30 PM IST |
| Feb 21 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| Feb 22 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| Feb 24 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs UP Warriorz | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| Feb 25 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| Feb 26 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| Feb 27 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Giants | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| Feb 28 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| Mar 1 | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM IST |
| Mar 3 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM IST |
| Mar 6 | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM IST |
| Mar 7 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM IST |
| Mar 8 | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | 7:30 PM IST |
| Mar 10 | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
| Mar 11 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
| Mar 13 | Eliminator | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
| Mar 15 | Final | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM IST |
Also Read: WPL 2025: Top 5 Emerging Players to Watch Out For