NEW DELHI: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 promises an exciting season, with teams announcing their retentions ahead of the upcoming auction.
Fans across India are thrilled as teams like Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz, and Gujarat Giants confirm their lists of retained players on Thursday.
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians (MI) have retained 14 players, including key contributors like captain Harmanpreet Kaur, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, and star all-rounders Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews.
The team maintains a strong core from its celebrated “Batch of 2024,” with players like Shabnim Ismail and Yastika Bhatia set to return.
However, MI said farewell to fan favourites like Issy Wong, known for her historic WPL hat-trick, alongside Humairaa Kaazi, Fatima Jaffer, and Priyanka Bala, ensuring room for new faces in the 2025 auction.
Also See:WPL 2025 RCB Retention List | WPL 2025 DC Retention List | WPL 2025 MI Retention List
Released: Priyanka Bala, Humairaa Kaazi, Fatima Jadder, Isabelle Wong
Retained: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Yastika Bhatia, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Pooja Vastrakar, Sajeevan Sajana, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque, Amanjot Kaur, Amandeep Kaur, Keerthana
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
After a remarkable title-winning season in 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have retained the majority of their championship squad, including skipper Smriti Mandhana and the WPL 2024 top scorers Ellyse Perry and Shreyanka Patil.
Retaining talents like Richa Ghosh and Asha Sobhana showcase the team’s commitment to long-term success.
RCB have, however, released players like Disha Kasat and Nadine de Klerk, opening opportunities in the upcoming mini-auction.
Released: Disha Kasat, Indrani Roy, Nadine de Klerk, Shubha Satheesh, Shraddha Pokarkar, Simran Bahadur
Also See: WPL 2025 Retention: Full list of retained players and remaining purses of all 5 teams
Retained: Smriti Mandhana (c), Sabbineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Kanika Ahuja, Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Traded)
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals have retained their strong lineup, led by captain Meg Lanning and powered by stars like Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and all-rounder Marizanne Kapp.
Also See: WPL 2025 UP Warriorz Retention List
The Capitals, runners-up in both previous seasons, released players Laura Harris, Poonam Yadav, Ashwani Kumari, and Aparna Mondal, looking to adjust their squad composition to push for a maiden WPL title.
With a purse of INR 2.5 crores, Delhi’s side has flexibility to add key talent in the auction to strengthen their roster further.
Released: Laura Harris, Ashwani Kumari, Poonam Yadav, Aparna Mondal
Retained: Meg Lanning (c), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Taniya Bhatia, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Shikha Panedey, Arundhati Reddy, Jess Jonassen, Titas Sadhu, Minnu Mani, Sneha Deepthi
Gujarat Giants
Gujarat Giants retained captain Beth Mooney and other strong performers, including Laura Wolvaardt, Ash Gardner, and Harleen Deol.
The Giants parted ways with players like Sneh Rana and Veda Krishnamurthy, strategically retaining 14 players and leaving themselves INR 4.4 crores to make competitive bids.
Their focus in 2025 is building a balanced lineup capable of contending with the top teams.
Released: Sneh Rana, Kathryn Bryce, Trisha Poojitha, Veda Krishnamurthy, Tarannum Pathan, Lea Tahuhu
Retained: Beth Mooney (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Phoebe Litchfield, Ash Gardner, Harleen Deol, Dayalan Hemalatha, Tanuja Kanwer, Mannat Kashyap, Meghna Singh, Shabnam Shakil, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Sayali Satghare
UP Warriorz
The UP Warriorz (UPW) retained 14 key players, with stars like Alyssa Healy, Deepti Sharma, and Tahlia McGrath leading the squad.
Releasing Lauren Bell and a few other players, UPW has INR 3.9 crores available to enhance its lineup in the auction.
The team’s strategy aims to retain a strong foundation while adding targeted skills to maximize their chances in the next WPL season.
Released: Laxmi Yadav, Parshavi Chopra, S Yashasri, Lauren Bell
Retained: Alyssa Healy (c), Kiran Navgire, Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Chamari Athapaththu, Grace Harris, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Saima Thakor, Anjali Sarvani, Gouher Sultana, Poonam Khemnar, Uma Chetry, Vrinda Dinesh
