WPL 2026 Schedule
WPL 2026 Schedule - FAQs
- How many matches are scheduled in WPL 2026?
A total of 22 matches are lined up in WPL 2026, which includes 20 league-phase games from January 9 to February 1, an Eliminator on February 3 and the final on February 5
- Are there any double-header matches in WPL 2026?
Yes, there are two double-header Saturdays in WPL 2026: January 10 (Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz; Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals) and January 17 (Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz; Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
- What are the weekend match timings in WPL 2026?
All, but two Women's Premier League 2026 matches will start at 7:30pm IST. On January 10, Gujarat Giants faced UP Warriorz at 3pm IST and on January 17, Mumbai Indians take on UP Warriorz at 3pm IST.
- 1
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women862121.247
- 2
Gujarat Giants85310-0.168
- 3
Delhi Capitals Women8448-0.055
- 4
Mumbai Indians Women83560.059
- 5
UP Warriorz8264-1.076
WPL 2026 Schedule - FAQs
- How often is the WPL 2026 points table updated?
The Women's Premier League 2026 points table is updated after every match, reflecting the latest standings and the team ranking, net run rate of all five WPL franchises
- What happens if teams finish with equal points in WPL 2026?
If two or more WPL teams end with equal points after the round-robin league phase, the franchise with the higher net run rate will be placed in the higher position
- How many teams will qualify for the playoffs in WPL 2026?
The top three teams after the round-robin league phase will qualify for the WPL 2026 playoffs. The first-ranked franchise will advance to the final, where it will meet the winner of the Eliminator between the second and third-ranked sides
- RCB Women
- DC Women
- MI Women
- GG Women
- UPW Women
WPL 2026 Schedule - FAQs
- Who are the captains of WPL 2026 teams?
The captains of the five WPL 2026 teams are: Harmanpreet Kaur (Mumbai Indians), Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Jemimah Rodrigues (Delhi Capitals), Ashleigh Gardner (Gujarat Giants) and Meg Lanning (UP Warriorz)
- Are there any new teams in WPL 2026?
No, Women's Premier League 2026 features the same five teams as in the previous three seasons: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz.
- Which players are retained by WPL teams in 2026?
In all, 17 players were retained by the five WPL 2026 teams ahead of the mega auction. This included India stars like Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, and overseas legends like Ellyse Perry, Nat Sciver-Brunt.
Top Run Scorers
| Player | Teams | Runs | Avg | Matches | Inns | NO | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RCB Women | 377 | 53.86 | 9 | 9 | 2 | 96 | |
| MI Women | 342 | 68.40 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 82 | |
| MI Women | 321 | 64.20 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 100 | |
| DC Women | 320 | 32.00 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 86 | |
| DC Women | 317 | 45.29 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 77 | |
| DC Women | 264 | 33.00 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 57 | |
| DC Women | 259 | 25.90 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 62 | |
| GG Women | 258 | 32.25 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 62 | |
| UPW Women | 248 | 31.00 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 70 | |
| GG Women | 244 | 27.11 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 65 |
Top Wicket Taker
| Player | Team | Wickets | Avg | Matches | Overs | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GG Women | 17 | 16.00 | 9 | 32.5 | 272 | |
| DC Women | 17 | 18.59 | 10 | 38.0 | 316 | |
| RCB Women | 16 | 15.69 | 9 | 32.0 | 251 | |
| MI Women | 14 | 15.00 | 7 | 28.0 | 210 | |
| DC Women | 14 | 17.79 | 8 | 29.0 | 249 | |
| DC Women | 14 | 22.36 | 10 | 37.4 | 313 | |
| RCB Women | 12 | 16.58 | 9 | 36.0 | 199 | |
| GG Women | 11 | 16.18 | 7 | 22.0 | 178 | |
| RCB Women | 11 | 25.00 | 9 | 30.3 | 275 | |
| DC Women | 10 | 25.60 | 10 | 40.0 | 256 |
