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The 2026 Women's Premier League (also known as WPL 2026) was the fourth season of the Women's Premier League, a women's franchise Twenty20 cricket league organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament, featuring five teams, took place from 9 January to 5 February 2026.[1][2]
A mega auction for the season was held on 27 November 2025 in New Delhi.[3] Additional reports confirmed the auction date and other details, including venues and streaming information.[4]
In the final, Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets to win their second title.[5]
Teams and venues
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| Delhi Capitals Gujarat Giants Mumbai Indians Royal Challengers Bengaluru UP Warriorz | |
The tournament was played across Mumbai and Baroda, with the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai hosting the opening match and the Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Baroda hosting the later stages, including the final.[6]
| Navi Mumbai | Vadodara |
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| DY Patil Stadium | Baroda Cricket Association Stadium |
| Capacity: 45,300 | Capacity: 40,000 |
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Personnel changes
A player mega-auction for the season took place on 27 November 2025 in New Delhi.[7] Template:Hidden begin
League stage
Points table
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Match summary
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Fixtures
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Playoffs
Bracket
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Eliminator
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Final
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Broadcasting
Star Sports Network retained the broadcasting rights for the Women's Premier League (WPL 2026). Meanwhile, JioHotstar exclusively livestreamed the tournament matches on the website and the app.[9]
Statistics
| Runs | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 377 | Smriti Mandhana | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 342 | Harmanpreet Kaur | Mumbai Indians |
| 321 | Nat Sciver-Brunt | Mumbai Indians |
| 320 | Lizelle Lee | Delhi Capitals |
| 317 | Laura Wolvaardt | Delhi Capitals |
- Source: ESPNcricinfo[10]
| Wickets | Player | Team |
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| 17 | Sophie Devine | Gujarat Giants |
| Nandani Sharma | Delhi Capitals | |
| 16 | Nadine de Klerk | Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 14 | Amelia Kerr | Mumbai Indians |
| Shree Charani | Delhi Capitals | |
| Chinelle Henry | Delhi Capitals |
- Source: ESPNcricinfo[11]
References
- ↑ WPL 2026 venues and fixtures likely to be finalised on November 26. Deccan Herald. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ↑ WPL 2026 likely to kick off in early January; venues to be named soon. Zee News. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ↑ WPL 2026 auction to be held on November 27 in New Delhi. The Tribune. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ↑ WPL 2026 mega auction date announced: venues, live streaming details and more. DNA India. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
- ↑ RCB pull off record chase in Vadodara to win second title as DC fail to lift WPL final jinx. Firstpost(5 February 2026). Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ↑ WPL 2026 likely in Mumbai and Baroda from Jan 7 to Feb 3. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ↑ WPL 2026 set to be held in Mumbai, Baroda from January 7: Reports. India Today. Retrieved 17 November 2025.
- ↑ TATA Women’s Premier League 2026 schedule announced. wplt20.com. Retrieved 29 November 2025.
- ↑ Star Sports retains the broadcasting rights of WPL 2026(3 January 2026).
- ↑ Women's Premier League, 2025/26 batting most runs career Records. ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
- ↑ Women's Premier League, 2025/26 bowling most wickets career Records. ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 2026-01-10.
External links
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