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Mumbai Indians will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the WPL opener on January 9. The tournament runs until February 5 across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.

MUMBAI: Harmanpreet Kaur-led defending champions Mumbai Indians will face 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening match of the fourth Women's Pr

Nita Ambani's big strategy at the WPL 2026 Auction focused on helping Mumbai Indians Women regain as many players as possible from their original title-winning squad. MI's bold auction moves highlighted a clear intent to rebuild their champion core and strengthen their lineup for the 2026 season.

All fixtures announced for Women's Premier League 2026 with matches in Navi Mumbai and Vadodara.

The five teams--Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, UP Warriorz, Gujarat Giants, and Delhi Capitals--play each other twice in a double round-robin format.

A teammate of Shafali Verma at Haryana, the influence is noticeable as the teenager hit 213 in 125 balls in an U-15 tournament two years ago.

Gujarat Giants picked up Bharti for Rs 70 Lakh during the WPL 2026 auction. The 31-year-old has played two T20Is, scoring just 23 runs. In WPL, Bharti has notched up 197 runs in nine matches, including one half-century.

Milly Illingworth secured her first Women's Premier League contract with Mumbai Indians at Rs10 lakh. Her recent WBBL performance signals potential, but she faces tough competition in a star-studded MI squad.

WPL 2026 will take place between 9th January and 5th February 2026, with Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicking off the tournament.

The 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) will break from tradition with its final scheduled on a weekday, Thursday, February 5, instead of the usual weekend slot. The tournament, which begins on January 9, will also feature two double-headers, both scheduled for Saturdays.