Another season of the Women’s Premier League concluded on Saturday, with the Mumbai Indians winning the title for the second time, while the Delhi Capitals lost the finals for the third consecutive time in three seasons. The WPL 2025 saw some promising starts, donning the league with some exceptional performances. Be it match-winning knocks from experienced Nat Sciver-Brunt or game-changing moments from youngsters like Kashvee Gautam, we have seen some really good performances this season. Based on the overall game and performances.
InsideSports’ WPL 2025 XI was comprised of versatile players with Harmanpreet Kaur as captain. Also, due to lack of performance as an opener, Smriti Mandhana is dropped from the playing XI.
Opening pair of Matthews and Safali Verma
The opening players comprise Healy Matthews and Safali Verma. Hayley Matthews performed really well with a total of 307 runs in the 2025 WPL season, having an average of 30.70 and a strike rate of 122.80. Her off-spin is equally effective, having taken 18 wickets with a best performance of 3/16, making her a vital all-rounder for the team in the 2025 season.
Shafali Verma is renowned for her fearless approach at the crease and did the same in the 2025 season. She scored 304 runs, with a crazy strike rate of 152.76 and an average of 38.00.
Perry, Nat Sciver and Kaur to stabilise the middle order
The middle order has Ellyse Perry, Nat Sciver Brunt, and Harmanpreet Kaur. RCB’s ever reliable Ellyse Perry had a phenomenal season, scoring 372 runs at an impressive average of 93.00, with a strike rate of 148.80. Her top score was 90*, and she secured four fifties. He took the team on her shoulders as number 3.
The perfect all-rounder and most valuable player of the tournament, Nat Sciver-Brunt, was outstanding with the bat and ball. she won the orange cap, scoring 523 runs with a strike rate of 152.47. She hit five half-centuries, with a top score of 80*. In bowling, she took 12 wickets with an economical rate of 7.94. Her all-around performance is a cornerstone of the team’s success in the season.
As the skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur led from the front with 302 runs at an average of 33.55 and a strike rate of 154.87. Her top score was 66, and she has three fifties to her name. Her aggressive playstyle and tactical acumen make her a formidable leader and a critical middle-order batter.
Richa and Amelia for finishing
Richa Ghosh is taken as wicketkeeper in the playing XI. This season, Richa Ghosh contributed with quick runs, scoring 230 runs with a fantastic strike rate of 175.57. Gujarat Giants’ another clutch player, Kashvee Gautam, makes it into the playing XI after scalping 11 wickets in the league.
Amelia Kerr has failed to impress with the bat this season, but she has engraved her name as the best bowler in the tournament. The leg spinner, who claimed 18 wickets, turned the game with crucial breakthroughs. Her contributions with the bat make her an essential all-rounder.
All India power packed bowling attack
Shabnim Ismail is known for her pace, securing 9 wickets with a tight economy of 6.77. Her best performance was 2/17, and she is a key strike bowler, particularly effective in breaking partnerships.
Shikha Pandey brings experience to the bowling unit with her disciplined line and length. She took 11 wickets at an economy of 7.08, and her ability to provide early breakthroughs is important for the team’s strategy. With her, Renuka Singh is a promising pacer with 10 wickets, maintaining an economy of 7.88. Her best bowling of 3/23 highlights her potential to make critical inroads in the opposition’s line-up.
WPL 2025 playing XI
| Player | Role | Team |
|---|---|---|
| Hayley Matthews | Opener/All-Rounder | MI-W |
| Shafali Verma | Opener | DC-W |
| Ellyse Perry | All-Rounder | RCB-W |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | All-Rounder | MI-W |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (C) | Middle Order | MI-W |
| Richa Ghosh (WK) | Middle Order | RCB-W |
| Kashvee Gautam | All rounder | GG-W |
| Amelia Kerr | All-Rounder | MI-W |
| Shabnim Ismail | Bowler | MI-W |
| Shikha Pandey | Bowler | DC-W |
| Renuka Singh | Bowler | RCB-W |
