Get the latest WPL 2026 updated points table, live squad and news from the tournament.
The Women’s Premier League 2026 (WPL 2026) marks the fourth edition of India’s premier women’s T20 tournament. With a new January–February window, leadership changes across teams, and a reshaped auction landscape, the Women’s Premier League 2026 promises its most competitive season yet.
This page serves as the complete WPL 2026 hub, covering the schedule and venues, team-by-team squads, major rule and auction changes after the WPL 2026 auction, live streaming details, and frequently asked questions — all in one place.
Check the latest WPL 2026 qualification scenarios.
WPL 2026 Match 8: MI vs UPW Tonight (January 15, 2026)
Result: UP Warriorz win by 7 wickets
Mumbai Indians Playing XI: Gunalan Kamalini (wk), Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey, Sajeevan Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Shabnim Ismail, Triveni Vasistha
UP Warriorz Playing XI: Kiran Navgire, Meg Lanning (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat (wk), Chloe Tryon, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana Joy, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud
WPL 2026 Updated Points Table After Match 8
The updated WPL 2026 points table, upcoming fixtures and results divided by team. (last updated on January 15, 2026 after MI vs UPW)
WPL 2026 At a Glance (Quick Facts)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
| Edition | 4th Edition |
| Start Date | January 9, 2026 |
| End Date | February 5, 2026 |
| Venues | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai & Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara |
| Teams | 5 |
| Defending Champions | Mumbai Indians |
| Matches | 22 |
| Format | Double round-robin + Eliminator + Final |
What’s New in WPL 2026? (4th Edition Changes)
The WPL 4th edition comes with several notable changes compared to previous seasons:
- New January–February window, replacing the earlier February–March slot
- Double-headers return for the first time since the inaugural season
- Multiple captaincy changes, including Jemimah Rodrigues at DC and Meg Lanning at UP Warriorz
- Major overseas withdrawals, including Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland
- Coaching reshuffles across three franchises
These changes make WPL 2026 one of the most tactically intriguing seasons so far.
WPL 2026 Schedule and Venues
Venues Explained
WPL 2026 will be hosted entirely across two venues:
- DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai – First 11 matches, including all double-headers
- Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara – Remaining 11 matches, including Eliminator and Final
The restricted venue list is due to the BCCI allocating most grounds for the T20 World Cup and Ranji Trophy.
WPL 2026 Full Fixtures (All Matches)
Full list of Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 fixtures below:
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fri, 09 Jan | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | DY Patil Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 2 | Sat, 10 Jan | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | DY Patil Stadium | 3:30 PM |
| 3 | Sat, 10 Jan | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | DY Patil Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 4 | Sun, 11 Jan | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | DY Patil Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 5 | Mon, 12 Jan | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | DY Patil Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 6 | Tue, 13 Jan | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | DY Patil Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 7 | Wed, 14 Jan | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | DY Patil Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 8 | Thu, 15 Jan | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | DY Patil Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 9 | Fri, 16 Jan | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | DY Patil Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 10 | Sat, 17 Jan | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | DY Patil Stadium | 3:30 PM |
| 11 | Sat, 17 Jan | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | DY Patil Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 12 | Mon, 19 Jan | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 13 | Tue, 20 Jan | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 14 | Thu, 22 Jan | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 15 | Sat, 24 Jan | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 16 | Mon, 26 Jan | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 17 | Tue, 27 Jan | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 18 | Thu, 29 Jan | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 19 | Fri, 30 Jan | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| 20 | Sun, 01 Feb | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| — | Tue, 03 Feb | Eliminator | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
| — | Thu, 05 Feb | Final | Vadodara | 7:30 PM |
WPL 2026 Teams & Squads (All Teams)
Mumbai Indians Women (MI)
2025 Finish: Champions
Captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
Head Coach: Lisa Keightley
Strengths:
- Exceptional depth and multiple match-winning allrounders
- Strong balance between pace and spin
- Proven knockout performers
Weakness:
- Opening combination still settling post-Yastika Bhatia release
Players to Watch:
- G Kamalini: U19 World Cup winner, expected to open
- Milly Illingworth: Raw pace under Shabnim Ismail’s mentorship
Best XI (Probable):
G Kamalini (wk), Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Amanjot Kaur, Poonam Khemnar, S Sajana, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Saika Ishaque
Other Squad: Nicola Carey, Rahila Firdous, Milly Illingworth, Triveni Vasistha, Kranthi Reddy
Delhi Capitals Women (DC)
2025 Finish: Runners-up
Captain: Jemimah Rodrigues
Head Coach: —
Key Changes:
- Meg Lanning not retained
- Annabel Sutherland replaced by Alana King
Strengths:
- Stable top order with Wolvaardt and Shafali
- Strong spin resources
Weakness:
- Indian fast-bowling depth
Players to Watch:
- Shafali Verma: More controlled powerplay approach
- Lucy Hamilton: Young left-arm quick with WBBL pedigree
Best XI:
Shafali Verma, Laura Wolvaardt, Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Marizanne Kapp, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Alana King, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Sneh Rana, N Shree Charani, Nandani Sharma
Other Squad: Lizelle Lee, Deeya Yadav, Lucy Hamilton, Minnu Mani, Mamatha
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB)
2025 Finish: 4th
Captain: Smriti Mandhana
Head Coach: Malolan Rangarajan
Key Changes:
- Ellyse Perry withdrew; replaced by Sayali Satghare
- Heavy focus on bowling at auction
Strengths:
- Possibly the strongest bowling unit in WPL 2026
Weakness:
- Life without Perry’s all-round impact
Players to Watch:
- Gautami Naik: Domestic opener with recent titles
- Pooja Vastrakar: Fitness return crucial
Best XI:
Smriti Mandhana (c), Georgia Voll, Gautami Naik, Grace Harris, Richa Ghosh (wk), Nadine de Klerk, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil, Arundhati Reddy, Lauren Bell
Other squad: Dayalan Hemalatha, Sayali Satghare, Prema Rawat, Linsey Smith, Kumar Prathyoosha
UP Warriorz (UPW)
2025 Finish: 5th
Captain: Meg Lanning
Head Coach: Abhishek Nayar
Key Changes:
- Massive auction rebuild
- Deepti Sharma, Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey core
Strengths:
- Elite spin trio
- Leadership clarity
Weakness:
- Wicketkeeping depth
Players to Watch:
- Kiran Navgire: Leading six-hitter in WPL history
- Shikha Pandey: Proven T20 wicket-taker
Best XI:
Meg Lanning (c), Kiran Navgire, Harleen Deol, Phoebe Litchfield, Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Shipra Giri (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Asha Sobhana, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud
Gujarat Giants Women (GG)
2025 Finish: 3rd
Captain: Ashleigh Gardner
Key Changes:
- Sophie Devine joins Mooney & Gardner
- Bowling significantly upgraded
Strengths:
- Explosive top order
- Improved pace attack
Weakness:
- Middle-order consistency
Players to Watch:
- Beth Mooney: Elite T20 run-getter
- Ayushi Soni: Strong domestic form
Best XI:
Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Yastika Bhatia / Bharti Fulmali, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Georgia Wareham, Kanika Ahuja, Ayushi Soni, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Titas Sadhu, Renuka Singh
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How to Watch WPL 2026 Live (Broadcast & Streaming)
- India: Star Sports & JioHotstar
- UK: Sky Sports
- Australia: Fox Cricket
- USA: Willow TV
- South Africa: SuperSport
WPL 2026 FAQs
Why did the WPL window move to January?
The BCCI shifted the tournament to January–February to avoid clashes with ICC events and allow a dedicated women’s cricket window.
Which major players are missing WPL 2026?
Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland withdrew after the auction. Alyssa Healy, Heather Knight, and Chamari Athapaththu were unsold.
Are there double-headers in WPL 2026?
Yes. WPL 2026 features two double-headers, both scheduled in Navi Mumbai on Saturdays.
The Women’s Premier League 2026 is shaping up as the most strategically rich WPL season yet. With leadership changes, auction-driven squad rebuilds, and a new calendar window, WPL 2026 offers fans a fresh narrative across all five teams.
Check this page for daily updates, points table changes, and match analysis throughout WPL 2026.
