The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is one of the biggest women’s T20 cricket tournaments in India. Every league-stage match plays a crucial role in shaping the WPL points table, which ultimately decides which teams qualify for the playoffs and the final.
Women’s Premier League 2026
| 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 Teams List 2026
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 |
WPL 2026 Points Table (Updated)
| Position | Team | Matches | Won | Lost | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RCB-W | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 1.236 |
| 2 | DC-W | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -0.169 |
| 3 | GG-W | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -0.341 |
| 4 | MI-W | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.046 |
| 5 | UPW | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 4 | -0.769 |
(This table will be updated after every WPL 2026 match.)
WPL 2026 Qualification Rules
- The top 3 teams qualify for the playoffs
- 1st place: Direct entry into the Final
- 2nd vs 3rd: Eliminator match
- Winner of Eliminator: Faces table-topper in the Final
WPL Points Table – FAQ
How many teams are there in WPL 2026?
5 teams are competing in the Women’s Premier League 2026.
What decides the ranking if teams have equal points?
If teams have the same points, Net Run Rate (NRR) decides their position in the points table.
Which team is leading the WPL 2026 points table?
The WPL 2026 points table will be updated daily after every match, so the leading team may change as the tournament progresses.
How WPL Points System work?
The WPL 2026 points system is straightforward:
Win: 2 Points
Loss: 0 Points
No Result / Abandoned Match: 1 Point each
Tie: Decided by Super Over
If two or more teams finish with equal points, Net Run Rate (NRR) is used to determine rankings.
