Royal Challengers Bengaluru legend Virat Kohli has sent across wishes for the RCB Women’s team as they gear up for their title defense as the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2025) begins on February 14, 2025, Friday.

RCB Women will take on Gujarat Giants Woman in the WPL 2025 tournament opener in Vadodara on Friday. RCB had won the WPL 2024 title, defeating Delhi Capitals Woman in the final.

Ahead of the RCB women’s opening match of the WPL 2025 season, Virat Kohli sent a motivating message to the Smriti Mandhana-led side.

"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," said Kohli in a video message posted 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.

WPL 2025 season will be played across four venues- Vadodara, Bengaluru, Lucknow, and Mumbai. After hosting six matches, the tournament will move to Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where RCB will host Mumbai Indians, the inaugural WPL winners, on February 21.

Lucknow joins as a new WPL venue, with UP Warriorz scheduled to play three home fixtures starting March 3.

The tournament's final round will take place in Mumbai, with Cricket Club of India hosting two league matches and both playoff games. The final is scheduled for March 15.