WPL 2025 Season Updates and Standings
After the recent match on February 27, 2025, the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 saw the Gujarat Giants end their losing streak with a six-wicket victory against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, led by Ashleigh Gardner's impressive performance. Scoring 58 runs off just 31 balls, Gardner's explosive batting helped her team secure only their second win of the season, leaving RCB struggling at the bottom of the table.
Opting to bowl first at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the Gujarat Giants restricted RCB to 125 runs for 7 wickets. The bowling effort was spearheaded by Deandra Dottin and Tanuja Kanwar, who both took two wickets and effectively managed to keep the RCB batters under control. Their disciplined bowling ensured RCB could not capitalize on their chances, leading to a modest total.
Gardner dominated the innings with three sixes and six fours, racing to her half-century within 28 balls. This marked her third fifty of the tournament, showcasing her batting prowess. Despite early setbacks where the Giants lost their top-order batsmen—Beth Mooney (17 runs), Dayalan Hemalatha (11 runs), and Harleen Deol (5 runs)—Gardner took charge, guiding her team to victory with 16.3 overs remaining.
The result left the Mumbai Indians firmly at the top of the points table, with 6 points from 4 matches, following their series of victories. Despite the win, the Gujarat Giants remained at the bottom of the standing, indicating the competitive nature of this season.
The current WPL 2025 Points Table indicates strong performances from several players: Nat Sciver-Brunt leads the run-scoring charts with 254 runs, followed closely by Ellyse Perry with 235 runs. Ashleigh Gardner’s recent performance has brought her total to 202 runs, affirming her position as one of the key batswomen this season.
On the bowling front, Renuka Singh Thakur and Georgia Wareham are tied for the lead with 9 wickets each, both making significant contributions to their respective teams. The league is gaining momentum, with players vying for top individual honors and teams competing intensely for playoff positions.
This season has not been uneventful for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the defending champions. After starting their campaign strongly, RCB faced unexpected challenges during the Bengaluru leg of the tournament, leading to three consecutive losses. Their defeat against the Gujarat Giants adds pressure as they aim to reclaim their form.
Defending champions RCB began the season with a thrilling victory against Gujarat Giants, chasing down the highest target of 202 runs during the tournament's opener. They also registered another win against the Delhi Capitals but faltered after suffering heartbreaking losses against the Mumbai Indians and UP Warriorz.
With three matches remaining, RCB must find their form to boost their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. Their immediate challenge is against the Delhi Capitals, where they hope to turn their fortunes around. Following this match, they will face UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians before the playoffs, putting their resilience and strategic depth to the test.
If RCB wins all three of their remaining matches, they would accumulate 10 points, assuring themselves of playoff eligibility. Even two victories could place them at 8 points, giving them chances depending on their net run rate compared to other teams. A solitary win or loss could puncture their playoff hopes, making every match pivotal.
The teams remain engaged as the competition narrows down, with Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals leading the pack. Mumbai Indians have been on a roll, winning three consecutive matches and showcasing their strength with players like Nat Sciver-Brunt performing phenomenally with both bat and ball. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals aim to find consistency, marked by key performances from players Shafali Verma and Jess Jonassen. A top-of-the-table clash awaits as Mumbai looks to avenge their earlier loss to DC when they meet, setting the stage for high-octane action.
With these thrilling dynamics, the WPL 2025 season promises more excitement as teams race not just for victory, but for supremacy across the board. Players will be gunning for individual accolades as we move toward the playoffs, and every run and wicket can prove decisive.