The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is set to begin in February 2026, bringing together the world’s top women cricketers for another exciting season. This will be the 4th edition of the tournament, with 5 teams competing for the prestigious WPL title.
All WPL 2026 team squads have been officially announced after the WPL 2026 Auction, and the complete, confirmed team lists are shared below.
Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026
The Women’s Premier League 2026 will be played in the T20 format and is organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament follows a double round-robin format, with the top three teams qualifying for the playoffs.
| Tournament Details | Women’s Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Edition | 4th |
| Board | BCCI |
| Host Country | India |
| Total Teams | 5 |
| Total Matches | 22 |
| First Match | Friday, 9th January 2026 |
| Final Match | Thursday, 5th February 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.wplt20.com/ |
WPL 2026 Teams List
A total of five teams — Mumbai Indians Women, Delhi Capitals Women, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women, UP Warriorz, and Gujarat Giants — will compete for the WPL 2026 title. The tournament will follow a double round-robin league format, with the top three teams qualifying for the playoffs, culminating in a high-profile final at Vadodara.
| Team | Captain |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians Women | Harmanpreet Kaur |
| Delhi Capitals Women | Jemimah Rodrigues |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | Smriti Mandhana |
| UP Warriorz | Deepti Sharma |
| Gujarat Giants Women | Ashleigh Gardner |
Mumbai Indians Squad 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batsmen | Harmanpreet Kaur, Sajeevan Sanjana, Sanskriti Gupta, Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha |
| Wicketkeepers | G Kamilini, Rahila Firdous |
| All-rounders | Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amanjot Kaur, Nicola Carey |
| Bowlers | Shabnam Ismail, Sakia Ishaque, Milly Illingworth, Nalla Reddy |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batsmen | Dayalan Hemalatha, Smriti Mandhana, Georgia Voll, Prema Rawat, Gautami Naik |
| Wicketkeepers | Richa Ghosh, Kumar Parthyoosha |
| All-rounders | Nadine de Klerk, Grace Harris, Shreyanka Patil, Pooja Vastrakar, Sayali Sathghare |
| Bowlers | Laurel Bell, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Linsey Smith |
Delhi Capitals Squad 2026
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batsmen | Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt, Niki Prasad, Shree Charani |
| Wicketkeepers | Taniya Bhatia, Lizelle Lee |
| All-rounders | Marizanne Kapp, Chinelle Henry, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani |
| Bowlers | Alana King, Mamatha Madiwala, Deeya Yadav, Nandani Sharma, Lucy Hamilton |
UP Warriorz Squad
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batsmen | Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield, Kiran Navgire, Pratika Rawal, Simran Shaikh |
| Wicketkeepers | Shipra Giri |
| All-rounders | Deepti Sharma, Deandra Dottin, Harleen Deol, Shweta Sehrawat, Charli Knott |
| Bowlers | Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Asha Shobhana, Chloe Tryon, Kranti Gaud, Gongadi Trisha, Suman Meena |
Gujarat Giants Squad
| Role | Players |
|---|---|
| Batsmen | Bharti Fulmali, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Kanika Ahuja, Anushka Sharma, Ayushi Soni |
| Wicketkeepers | Yastika Bhatia, Beth Mooney |
| All-rounders | Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Georgia Wareham, Happy Kumari |
| Bowlers | Kashvee Gautam, Shivani Singh, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Singh Thakur, Titas Sadhu |
WPL Winners List
Below is the complete WPL winners list to date:
| Season | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mumbai Indians Women | Delhi Capitals Women |
| 2024 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women | Delhi Capitals Women |
| 2025 | Mumbai Indians Women | Delhi Capitals Women |
| 2026 | TBD | TBD |
WPL 2026 Teams Related FAQ
How many teams are in WPL 2026?
A total of 5 teams are participating in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026.
Which are the 5 women’s IPL teams?
The five teams competing in WPL 2026 are:
Mumbai Indians Women
Delhi Capitals Women
Royal Challengers Bangalore Women
UP Warriorz
Gujarat GiantsHave the WPL 2026 squads announced?
Yes, all WPL 2026 team squads have been officially announced after the WPL 2026 auction. The finalised player lists are confirmed, and no provisional squads remain.
The Women’s Premier League 2026 promises to be another exciting season of top-quality women’s cricket, featuring five strong teams and officially confirmed squads. With star players like Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Meg Lanning, Deepti Sharma, and Ashleigh Gardner leading their sides, fans can expect high-intensity matches throughout the tournament.
As all WPL 2026 squads have been finalised after the auction, teams are now fully prepared for the competition ahead. With a competitive league stage and a thrilling playoff race, WPL 2026 is set to further elevate women’s cricket in India and around the world.
Stay tuned for WPL 2026 match schedules, live streaming details, and match previews as the tournament approaches.
