5 Teams, 5 Captains, 4 Venues, and 20 exciting matches following eliminator and finals. Meet the 5 skippers of TATA Women’s Premier League 2025 and know their performance so far.
The TATA Women’s Premier League has once again started with a bang! With enthusiastic audiences, power-packed showdowns, and record-breaking and historic clashes between the teams, the stage is set for WPL to start on 14 February 2025.
The captains of the respective teams – Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and UP Warriroz have been finalized. The skippers are rearing to go and lead their respective teams to the final glory, i.e., the WPL 2025 trophy.
As we gear up for the exhilarating tournament of TATA WPL 2025 starting today, let's meet the Captains leading their respective teams.
Meg Lanning: Delhi Capitals
The former Australian skipper continues to lead the Capitals, aiming for their first title. Meg Lanning, the highest-ever run-getter in the TATA Women's Premier League, has consistently led her team to the top. With 676 runs across two seasons, Lanning has set up strong starts and led Delhi Capitals to the finals in both the 2023 and 2024 seasons despite narrowly missing the title. Australian cricketer Meg is a two-time champion in the Women's Cricket World Cup and five-time ICC Women's World Twenty20 title holder, marking 2,000 runs in a tournament.
Ashleigh Gardner: Gujarat Giants
Taking over from Beth Mooney, Ashleigh steps into the leadership role for the Giants. Ashleigh Gardner is a key player for the Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League and has scored 324 runs in 16 matches, including two fifties. She is known for her all-round abilities, contributing with both bat and ball. She took 17 crucial wickets in 16 matches of the previous two editions of TATA WPL. As captain, she is optimistic about the team's future after two disappointing seasons. Ashleigh was sold to the Gujarat Giants for Rs. 3.20 Crore during the WPL 2023 auction, the second-highest bid.
Harmanpreet Kaur: Mumbai Indians
The current Indian skipper, who led MI to the title in the inaugural season, continues her captaincy. Harmanpreet Kaur, a key leader for Mumbai Indians in the Women's Premier League, led the team to their first WPL title in 2023. She contributed with crucial innings, scoring 300+ runs combining both editions. Despite facing challenges in 2024, Harmanpreet aims to improve the team's performance in 2025, focusing on consistency and better team performance.
Smriti Mandhana: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The top-order batter will defend RCB's title after their victory last season. The highest-bided player so far, Smriti Mandhana has led the team to secure their first-ever franchise title, showcasing her leadership skills. Smriti has been an instrumental force in the team's success, scoring 449 runs in 18 matches, with an impressive average of 24.94 and a strike rate of 125.41. With her aggressive and stylish batting style and leadership carrying a strong squad, RCB aims to be a dominant force in the WPL once again.
Deepti Sharma: UP Warriorz
With Alyssa Healy injured, Deepti takes over the captaincy duties for UP Warriorz. Deepti Sharma, a standout performer for the UP Warriorz in the Women's Premier League, has been a key player in the team's success. In 2023, she scored 90 runs in 8 innings, helping her team reach the eliminator stage. In 2024, she was the leading run-scorer, taking 10 wickets and achieving a historic hat-trick against Delhi Capitals. Combining both the editions of WPL, Deepti smashed 385 runs in 17 matches, taking 19 crucial wickets.
