About WPL Season 4 — Women's Premier League 2026
The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 is the fourth season of India's flagship women's T20 franchise tournament, organised by the BCCI. This edition delivered packed stadiums, last-ball drama, and breakout performances from both established stars and emerging Indian talent.
WPL Season 4 ran from 9 January 2026 to 5 February 2026 across two host venues: DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and BCA Stadium in Vadodara. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women claimed their second title, defeating Delhi Capitals Women in a breathtaking final by 6 wickets.
WPL 2026 Full Schedule & Match Results
Complete WPL 2026 fixture list — all 20 league matches plus Eliminator and Final — with official results.
| Match | Date | Home Team | Away Team | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M1 | 9 Jan 26 | Mumbai Indians W | RCB Women | Navi Mumbai | RCB Won by 3 Wkts |
| M2 | 10 Jan 26 | UP Warriorz W | Gujarat Giants W | Navi Mumbai | GG Won by 10 Runs |
| M3 | 10 Jan 26 | Mumbai Indians W | Delhi Capitals W | Navi Mumbai | MI Won by 50 Runs |
| M4 | 11 Jan 26 | Delhi Capitals W | Gujarat Giants W | Navi Mumbai | GG Won by 4 Runs |
| M5 | 12 Jan 26 | RCB Women | UP Warriorz W | Navi Mumbai | RCB Won by 9 Wkts |
| M6 | 13 Jan 26 | Mumbai Indians W | Gujarat Giants W | Navi Mumbai | MI Won by 7 Wkts |
| M7 | 14 Jan 26 | UP Warriorz W | Delhi Capitals W | Navi Mumbai | DC Won by 7 Wkts |
| M8 | 15 Jan 26 | Mumbai Indians W | UP Warriorz W | Navi Mumbai | UPW Won by 7 Wkts |
| M9 | 16 Jan 26 | RCB Women | Gujarat Giants W | Navi Mumbai | RCB Won by 32 Runs |
| M10 | 17 Jan 26 | UP Warriorz W | Mumbai Indians W | Navi Mumbai | UPW Won by 22 Runs |
| M11 | 17 Jan 26 | Delhi Capitals W | RCB Women | Navi Mumbai | RCB Won by 8 Wkts |
| M12 | 19 Jan 26 | Gujarat Giants W | RCB Women | Vadodara | RCB Won by 61 Runs |
| M13 | 20 Jan 26 | Delhi Capitals W | Mumbai Indians W | Vadodara | DC Won by 7 Wkts |
| M14 | 22 Jan 26 | Gujarat Giants W | UP Warriorz W | Vadodara | GG Won by 45 Runs |
| M15 | 24 Jan 26 | RCB Women | Delhi Capitals W | Vadodara | DC Won by 7 Wkts |
| M16 | 26 Jan 26 | RCB Women | Mumbai Indians W | Vadodara | MI Won by 15 Runs |
| M17 | 27 Jan 26 | Gujarat Giants W | Delhi Capitals W | Vadodara | GG Won by 3 Runs |
| M18 | 29 Jan 26 | UP Warriorz W | RCB Women | Vadodara | RCB Won by 8 Wkts |
| M19 | 30 Jan 26 | Gujarat Giants W | Mumbai Indians W | Vadodara | GG Won by 11 Runs |
| M20 | 1 Feb 26 | Delhi Capitals W | UP Warriorz W | Vadodara | DC Won by 5 Wkts |
| Eliminator | 3 Feb 26 | Gujarat Giants W | Delhi Capitals W | Vadodara | DC Won by 7 Wkts |
| Final | 5 Feb 26 | RCB Women | Delhi Capitals W | Vadodara | RCB Won by 6 Wkts |
All times are in IST (Indian Standard Time). Add 5 hours 30 minutes for GMT. Check WPleagueI.in for live ball-by-ball updates in upcoming seasons.
WPL 2026 Final Points Table
Official league-stage standings after all 20 group matches. Top three teams advanced to knockout stage.
| Pos | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB Women (Champions) | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 12 | +1.247 |
| 2 | Gujarat Giants Women | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | -0.168 |
| 3 | Delhi Capitals Women | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | -0.055 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians Women | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | +0.059 |
| 5 | UP Warriorz Women | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 4 | -1.076 |
Points: Win = 2 pts, No Result = 1 pt each, Loss = 0 pts. Tie-breaker: Net Run Rate (NRR).
WPL 2026 Teams, Captains & Key Players
All five franchises returned for Season 4 with revamped squads after the November 2025 Mega Auction.
| Team | Captain | Top Indian Players | Overseas Star | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians Women | Harmanpreet Kaur | Pooja Vastrakar, Yastika Bhatia | Nat Sciver-Brunt | Charlotte Edwards |
| Delhi Capitals Women | Meg Lanning | Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues | Marizanne Kapp | Jonathan Batty |
| UP Warriorz Women | Alyssa Healy | Deepti Sharma, Shweta Sehrawat | Sophie Ecclestone | Jon Lewis |
| Gujarat Giants Women | Beth Mooney | Harleen Deol, Dayalan Hemalatha | Ashleigh Gardner | Rachael Haynes |
| RCB Women | Smriti Mandhana | Richa Ghosh, Sabbhineni Meghana | Ellyse Perry | Ben Sawyer |
WPL 2026 Mega Auction Highlights
The November 2025 Mega Auction saw 67 players signed from 277 entrants, with a combined franchise spend of approximately Rs 40.8 crore. RTM cards played a pivotal role across all teams.
Top Auction Purchases
| Player | Franchise | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Gardner | Gujarat Giants (RTM) | Rs 3.5 Cr |
| Smriti Mandhana | RCB Women (RTM) | Rs 3.5 Cr |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | Mumbai Indians (RTM) | Rs 3.5 Cr |
| Deepti Sharma | UP Warriorz (RTM) | Rs 3.2 Cr |
| Amelia Kerr | Mumbai Indians | Rs 3.0 Cr |
| Richa Ghosh | RCB Women (RTM) | Rs 2.75 Cr |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Mumbai Indians (RTM) | Rs 2.5 Cr |
| Beth Mooney | Gujarat Giants (RTM) | Rs 2.5 Cr |
Key Auction Takeaways
- 67 players sold from 277 entrants
- 23 overseas players secured across 5 squads
- UP Warriorz retained both Deepti Sharma and Sophie Ecclestone using RTM cards
- Total franchise spend: approximately Rs 40.8 crore
How to Watch WPL 2026 Live — TV & Streaming
India: Star Sports Network (TV) and JioHotstar (free live streaming). Multilingual commentary available in Hindi, English, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi.
International: Willow TV (USA/Canada), Sky Sports (UK), Fox Sports (Australia), OSN Sports (Middle East), SuperSport (Africa).
WPL Tournament History — All Champions
| Season | Champion | Runner-Up | Final Venue | Player of Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPL 2023 | Mumbai Indians Women | Delhi Capitals Women | DY Patil, Mumbai | Nat Sciver-Brunt |
| WPL 2024 | RCB Women | Delhi Capitals Women | Arun Jaitley, Delhi | Smriti Mandhana |
| WPL 2025 | Mumbai Indians Women | Delhi Capitals Women | DY Patil, Mumbai | Amelia Kerr |
| WPL 2026 | RCB Women | Delhi Capitals Women | BCA Stadium, Vadodara | Ellyse Perry |
Delhi Capitals Women have reached every WPL final since 2023. RCB Women and Mumbai Indians Women each hold two titles.
Latest WPL 2026 News & Highlights
Frequently Asked Questions — WPL 2026
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