WPL 2026 dates finally revealed

The next edition of the Women’s League League (WPL) is likely to be played in early January 2026, as it is likely that the tournament will end before the appearance of the ICC T20 World Cup of 2026 men.

Currently, Mumbai Indians are WPL defending champions, after beating Delhi’s capitals for the second time in the finals. The Mumbai Indians are the most successful franchise with 2 titles, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru women have won 1 title. Gujarat and UP Warriorz giants are the other WPL teams.

The program of the Premier League 2026 is revealed

The fourth season of the female Premier League, the Franchise Tournament for Women Cricters in India, will be held in January 2026. The Times of India has reported that the WPL has been moved from the February window in January.

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The tournament has been prepared due to its completion before the World Cup of the ICC T20 Men 2026, which will be co-collected by India and Sri Lanka. The ICC event will be held in the same window as in February-March.

“The tournament is likely to begin on January 6 or January 8, 2026,” a source told Toi. The advanced tournament also means that the WPL auction, which is usually held in December, could be held in November this time.

WPL has been quoted as the reason for the success of Indian Young Women

Just before the opening party of the series Hate between India and Australia at the Mullanpur Stadium of the Cricket Association of Punjab, the Captain of the Indian Women Harmanparet Kaur also greeted the WPL in the manner in which young Indians have passed in recent times.

“They have been (Team India’s Young Women Cricters) very exciting. Four or five years ago, there was a great lag between domestic and international cricket. But in the last five years, with the terraced parties, young people are much more prepared.”

“Players like Kranti (Goud) and Pratika (Rawal) were ready, not as if they needed an additional time. This is a huge positive. The WPL has also played a great role in closing this gap. I only hope they continue to act in this way,” said the Indian Harmanprenet Kaur pattern.

Amol Mazumdar Monedar WPL as “integral part” in the progress of players

After the Indian team had won its first T20I series against England in English soil, the main coach, Amol Mazumdar, accredited India on national tournaments. He mentioned that the WPL has played a comprehensive role in the success of Indian women’s cricketers women.

“WPL has been a member of players’ progress. There is no doubt about it. But there are also other tournaments in India, which really have a good look. There are so many domestic players who play.”

“WPL is just part of the BCCI initiative. So, I think it has been a happy hunting site for us, the WPL. But at the same time, there are other tournaments that are also important,” said Indian Women’s team coach Amol Mazumdar.

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