'All The Very Best': Virat Kohli Sends Warm Wishes To RCB's Women Team Ahead Of WPL 2025; Video

As the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 kicks off on February 14, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) legend Virat Kohli has shared his best wishes for the RCB Women’s team as they begin their title defense.

RCB Women will face Gujarat Giants Women in the tournament opener in Vadodara on Friday. The team, led by Smriti Mandhana, won the WPL 2024 title after defeating Delhi Capitals Women in the final. Ahead of their first match, Kohli sent a motivational message to the team.

"I would like to wish the women's team all the very best for the upcoming WPL season. It's amazing what you did last year, and I just hope that you can continue to ride that momentum and take that confidence into this tournament as well," he said in a video message shared by RCB.

"There is no shortage of talent, as we had seen last year as well. I am sure that with the load of winning the title already off your back, you will go out there, express yourself, and enjoy the support that you get from fans all over India. So, I wish you all the very best for the upcoming season,” he added.

About WPL 2025

The WPL 2025 season will be played across four venues—Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. After six matches in Vadodara, the tournament will move to Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where RCB will take on Mumbai Indians, the inaugural WPL champions, on February 21.

Lucknow will debut as a WPL venue, with UP Warriorz hosting three home matches starting March 3. The tournament’s final leg will be held in Mumbai, with the Cricket Club of India hosting two league matches and both playoff games. The grand finale is set for March 15.