The Women’s Premier League heads into its fourth season in 2026 and the title race already feels wide open. The tournament begins on January 9 in Navi Mumbai as defending champions Mumbai Indians face Royal Challengers Bengaluru, setting the tone for a month of high-pressure T20 cricket that runs across two venues before the final in Vadodara on February 5.
Mumbai Indians enter WPL 2026 as early favourites after winning two of the last three titles, by a settled core around Harmanpreet Kaur and Nat Sciver-Brunt. Royal Challengers Bengaluru remain close behind, led by Smriti Mandhana and powered by a dangerous middle order that proved decisive in their 2024 triumph.
Delhi Capitals continue to hover as consistent contenders after reaching every final so far, while UP Warriorz look like the breakout pick following bold squad changes and new leadership under Meg Lanning. This mix of proven winners and ambitious challengers shapes the WPL 2026 title winning chances.
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Women's Premier League 2026: Who will win the title?
Here is the latest odds by dafabet:
Team | Odds (Click here to bet) |
Mumbai Indians | 3.75 |
Delhi Capitals | 4.50 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4.50 |
Up Warriorz | 4.50 |
Gujarat Giants | 6.50 |
How many teams will be in WPL 2026?
The Women's Premier League 2026 will feature five teams, maintaining the same format as the inaugural 2023 season and subsequent editions.
The five participating teams, their owner and respective captains are listed in the table here:
Team | Owner | Captain |
Delhi Capitals | JSW GMR Cricket Private Limited | Jemimah Rodrigues |
Gujarat Giants | Adani Sportsline Private Limited | Beth Mooney |
Mumbai Indians | Indiawin Sports Private Limited | Harmanpreet Kaur |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Sports Private Limited | Smriti Mandhana |
UP Warriorz | Capri Global Holdings Private Limited | Meg Lanning |
The tournament structure allows for a double round-robin league stage where each team plays every other team twice, followed by playoffs consisting of an eliminator and a final. WPL has a total of 23 matches across two venues: Navi Mumbai (DY Patil Stadium) for the first 11 games and Vadodara (Kotambi Stadium) for the remaining 12, including the knockout stages.
Who is the most expensive player in WPL 2026?
Smriti Mandhana (Royal Challengers Bengaluru), Ashleigh Gardner (Gujarat Giants), and Nat Sciver-Brunt (Mumbai Indians) jointly hold the record of the highest-paid players in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026, each retained by their respective teams for ₹3.50 crore. This marks the highest amount in WPL history, surpassing previous auction records like Mandhana's ₹3.40 crore bid in the 2023 inaugural auction.
The top five auction buys for 2026 were:
Player | Team | Amount (₹ crore) |
Deepti Sharma | UP Warriorz | 3.2 |
Amelia Kerr | Mumbai Indians | 3.0 |
Shikha Pandey | UP Warriorz | 2.4 |
Sophie Devine | Gujarat Giants | 2.0 |
Meg Lanning | UP Warriorz | 1.9 |
Who won the WPL final 2025? Complete winner’s list
Mumbai Indians won the WPL 2025 final, defeating Delhi Capitals by 8 runs in a thrilling match at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. This marked Mumbai's second title, reclaiming the crown after their 2023 win.
WPL Winners List (2023-2025)
The Women's Premier League has completed three seasons since its inception in 2023, with Mumbai Indians emerging as the most successful team so far. Below is a complete list of winners, including runners-up, margins, venues.
Year | Winner | Runner-Up | Margin | Venue |
2023 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | 7 wickets | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals | 8 wickets | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
2025 | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals | 8 runs | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
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TATA WPL 2026 schedule, venue and results today
Date & Time (IST) | Teams | Venue | Result |
January 9, 19:30 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Navi Mumbai | not yet started |
January 10, 15:30 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | Navi Mumbai | not yet started |
January 10, 19:30 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Navi Mumbai | not yet started |
January 11, 19:30 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Navi Mumbai | not yet started |
January 12, 19:30 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | Navi Mumbai | not yet started |
January 13, 19:30 | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | Navi Mumbai | not yet started |
January 14, 19:30 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | Navi Mumbai | not yet started |
January 15, 19:30 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | Navi Mumbai | not yet started |
January 16, 19:30 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants | Navi Mumbai | not yet started |
January 17, 15:30 | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | Navi Mumbai | not yet started |
January 17, 19:30 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Navi Mumbai | not yet started |
January 19, 19:30 | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara | not yet started |
January 20, 19:30 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Vadodara | not yet started |
January 22, 19:30 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara | not yet started |
January 24, 19:30 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Vadodara | not yet started |
January 26, 19:30 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | Vadodara | not yet started |
January 27, 19:30 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Vadodara | not yet started |
January 29, 19:30 | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Vadodara | not yet started |
January 30, 19:30 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Vadodara | not yet started |
February 1, 19:30 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Vadodara | not yet started |
February 3, 19:30 | Eliminator (2nd vs 3rd) | Vadodara | not yet started |
February 5, 19:30 | Final (1st vs Eliminator Winner) | Vadodara | not yet started |
How to watch WPL 2026 live in India?
You can watch the WPL 2026 live in India on JioHotstar, which holds the official digital streaming rights for the tournament. All matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.
For TV viewers, Star Sports is expected to broadcast the tournament live, offering full coverage across its sports network.
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