WPL 2026: Smriti Mandhana produced one of the greatest innings in Women’s Premier League history, scoring 87 off 41 balls despite battling a high fever, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down 204 to defeat Delhi Capitals
WPL 2026
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women
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![Smriti Mandhana]()
Smriti Mandhana
RCB Women
377Runs
Match: 9
![Harmanpreet Kaur]()
Harmanpreet Kaur
MI Women
342Runs
Match: 8
![Natalie Sciver-Brunt]()
Natalie Sciver-Brunt
MI Women
321Runs
Match: 7
![Lizelle Lee]()
Lizelle Lee
DC Women
320Runs
Match: 10
![Laura Wolvaardt]()
Laura Wolvaardt
DC Women
317Runs
Match: 10
![Sophie Devine]()
Sophie Devine
GG Women
17Wickets
Match: 9
![Nandni Sharma]()
Nandni Sharma
DC Women
17Wickets
Match: 10
![Nadine de Klerk]()
Nadine de Klerk
RCB Women
16Wickets
Match: 9
![Melie Kerr]()
Melie Kerr
MI Women
14Wickets
Match: 7
![Chinelle Henry]()
Chinelle Henry
DC Women
14Wickets
Match: 8
FAQs
- When does the WPL 2026 season start and end?
The 2026 edition of Women's Premier League began on January 9 with a face-off between defending champions Mumbai Indians and 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru. It will end with the final on February 5.
- What are the venues for WPL 2026 matches?
The WPL 2026 matches will be played across two venues: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai from 9 to 17 January and Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara from 19 January to 5 February.
- How many teams are taking part in WPL 2026?
Five teams are competing for the Women's Premier League title in 2026: Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, UP Warriorz and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

















































