A new chapter in Indian women’s cricket is about to be written, as the Women’s Maharashtra Premier League (WMPL) gears up for its grand debut. Launching in the first week of June, this tournament promises to be a thrilling mix of emerging talent, experienced icons, and high-octane T20 action—all set against the backdrop of the MCA International Stadium, Pune.
The excitement kicked off early on April 17 when Pune hosted the inaugural WMPL auction. Held alongside the men’s auction, four dynamic franchises—Ratnagiri Jets, Raigad Royals, Pune Warriors, and Pushp Solapur—crafted their squads, each anchoring their lineup around a marquee icon player.
WMPL 2025 Schedule:
| DATE | MATCHES | TIME (IST) |
| 5-Jun-25 | Ratnagiri Jets vs Raigad Royals | 7:00 PM |
| 6-Jun-25 | Ratnagiri Jets vs Smashers | 7:00 PM |
| 8-Jun-25 | Ratnagiri Jets vs Pune Warriors | 2:00 PM |
| 9-Jun-25 | Ratnagiri Jets vs Smashers | 2:00 PM |
| 11-Jun-25 | Ratnagiri Jets vs Warriors | 9:30 AM |
| 12-Jun-25 | Ratnagiri Jets vs Royals | 2:00 PM |
| 14-Jun-25 | Final | 7:00 PM |
*All matches will be played at the MCA International Stadium, Pune
Meet the Icons and Squads
Smriti Mandhana, India’s vice-captain and a multiple-time ICC award-winner, headlines the tournament as the icon player for Ratnagiri Jets. Fresh from captaining RCB to the 2024 WPL title, Smriti brings leadership and flair to a squad boasting depth across roles—highlighted by Gautami Naik, the team’s most expensive signing at ₹3.6 lakh via auction.
Raigad Royals have roped in the power-packed Kiran Navgire, known for her record-breaking 162* in the Women’s Senior T20 Trophy 2022. With 419 runs in 25 WPL matches, Kiran leads a 17-player contingent strengthened by high-bid signings like Isha Pathare and Bhavika Ahir (₹3.80 lakh each), ensuring a balanced mix of batters, bowlers, and all-rounders.
The heartbeat of Pune Warriors will be Anuja Patil, a veteran all-rounder whose career includes 48 T20 wickets and a fiery 122* with a 5-wicket haul in the Senior Women’s Inter Zonal Multi-Day Trophy 2023-24. Backed by ₹4.4 lakh signee Shweta Mane and a bowling-heavy 23-member squad, Pune looks primed for glory.
In perhaps the boldest move, Pushp Solapur have placed their trust in a teenage prodigy. 15-year-old Ishwari Awasare, fresh off India’s U-19 World Cup 2025 triumph and the ACC Asia Cup 2024 win, will lead the side. Her 481-run blitz in 8 matches during the U-19 One Day Trophy earned her top billing, while Tejal Hasabnis (₹4.4 lakh) brings explosive power to a strong 20-player squad.
WMPL 2025 Full Squads
Ratnagiri Jets
Smriti Mandhana, Gautami Naik, Dnyanda Nikam, Anushree Swami, Sakshi Kanadi, Shivali Shinde, Tejaswini Batwal, Rasika Shinde, Charmy Gawai, Bhatki Mirajkar, Priyanka Ghodke, Shruti Mahabaleshwarkar, Prerna Sawant, Tejashri Nanaware, Nidhi Shambhwani, Dnyaneshwari Patil, Sanjana Waghmode, Grisha Kataria, Bhumi Phalke, Sruhti Bhoir, Samidha Chougule, Janhavi Bokade, Nandini Sonawane, Priya Kokare
Raigad Royals
Kiran Navgire, Madhuri Aghav, Ayesha Shaikh, Sanjivani Pawar, Bhavika Ahire, Shravani Desai, Sneha Bhandare, Aishwarya Wagh, Pradnya Veerkar, Isha Pathare, Janhavi Veerkar, Roshni Parrdhi, Aaditi Gaikwad, Aaditi Waghmare, Yashoda Ghogare, Mehek Mulla, Ananya Chavan, Mihika Dingankar
Pune Warriors
Vaishnavi Shinde, Simran Dabas, Saniya Gawade, Shraddha Girme, Shweta Mane, Ishita Khale, Rishita Saikar, Shivanshi Kapoor, Akshaya Jadhav, Samruddhi Shinde, Shalaka Kane, Abhilasha Patil, Neeti Agarwal, Utkarsha Kadam, Sejal Sutar, Shweta Sawant, Khushi Mulla, Soumyalata Birajdar, Pranjali Pise, Anuja Patil, Samruddhi Dale, Chinmayee Borphale, Suhani Kahandal
Pushp Solapur
Ishwari Awasare, Tejal Hasabnis, Sakshi Waghmode, Mayuri Thorat, Ishwari Savkar, Asmi Kulkarni, Damini Bankar, Aarti Kedar, Gayatri Survase, Samruddhi Banawane, Swanjali Mule, Sharayu Kulkarni, Nikita Singh, Ekta Nangude, Mukta Magre, Shalmali Kshatriya, Sanika Patil, Navya Dubey, Krishi Thakkar, Aachal Agarwal
