Written By: Alex Maathai
Published: January 8, 2026

The 4th edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) is about to start on January 09 with the match between the defending champions, Mumbai Indians Women, and Royal Challengers Bangalore Women. 

Delhi Capitals Women, UP Warriorz Women, Gujarat Giants Women, Mumbai Indians Women, and Royal Challengers Bangalore Women will face off against each other to win the 4th edition of the WPL. 

It will be played from January 9 to February 5, 2026. There will be 20 league stage matches and 2 knockouts. For the 2026 edition, Navi Mumbai will host the first 11 matches from January 9 to 17, with double-header matches on January 10 and 17. The remaining 11 games, including playoffs and the final, will be played in Vadodara. 

Since WPL has gained popularity worldwide, cricket fans from multiple countries watch it. If you are from South Africa and want to enjoy the WPL 2026 from home, we’ve provided all the information you need so you won’t miss any matches. 

WPL 2026 Schedule

The 1st leg of WPL 2026 will run from January 09 to January 17 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy. On the other hand, 2nd leg will be played at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi.

DY Patil Sports Academy
Source: The Indian Express 
DateMatch No.MatchVenueTime (GMT)
Friday, January 9Match 1MIW vs RCBWDr DY Patil Sports Academy09:00 AM
Saturday, January 10Match 2GGTW vs UPWDr DY Patil Sports Academy05:00 AM
Saturday, January 10Match 3MIW vs DCWDr DY Patil Sports Academy09:00 AM
Sunday, January 11Match 4DCW vs GGTWDr DY Patil Sports Academy09:00 AM
Monday, January 12Match 5RCBW vs UPWDr DY Patil Sports Academy09:00 AM
Tuesday, January 13Match 6MIW vs GGTWDr DY Patil Sports Academy09:00 AM
Wednesday, January 14Match 7DCW vs UPWDr DY Patil Sports Academy09:00 AM
Thursday, January 15Match 8MIW vs UPWDr DY Patil Sports Academy09:00 AM
Friday, January 16Match 9GGTW vs RCBWDr DY Patil Sports Academy09:00 AM
Saturday, January 17Match 10MIW vs UPWDr DY Patil Sports Academy05:00 AM
Saturday, January 17Match 11DCW vs RCBWDr DY Patil Sports Academy09:00 AM
Monday, January 19Match 12GGTW vs RCBWBCA Stadium, Kotambi09:00 AM
Tuesday, January 20Match 13DCW vs MIWBCA Stadium, Kotambi09:00 AM
Thursday, January 22Match 14GGTW vs UPWBCA Stadium, Kotambi09:00 AM
Saturday, January 24Match 15DCW vs RCBWBCA Stadium, Kotambi09:00 AM
Monday, January 26Match 16MIW vs RCBWBCA Stadium, Kotambi09:00 AM
Tuesday, January 27Match 17GGTW vs DCWBCA Stadium, Kotambi09:00 AM
Thursday, January 29Match 18RCBW vs UPWBCA Stadium, Kotambi09:00 AM
Friday, January 30Match 19GGTW vs MIWBCA Stadium, Kotambi09:00 AM
Sunday, February 1Match 20DCW vs UPWBCA Stadium, Kotambi09:00 AM
Tuesday, February 3EliminatorTBC vs TBCBCA Stadium, Kotambi09:00 AM
Thursday, February 5FinalTBC vs TBCBCA Stadium, Kotambi09:00 AM

WPL 2026 Squad

Here is the complete squad of all 5 participating teams of the WPL 2026

Participating teams of the WPL 2026
Source: NDTV Sports 

Gujarat Giants Women’s Squad

Ashleigh Gardner (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Sophie Devine, Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Renuka Singh, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Anushka Sharma, Tanuja Kanwar, Kanika Ahuja, Titas Sadhu, Happy Kumari, Kim Garth, Shivani Singh (wk), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Ayushi Soni

Mumbai Indians Women’s Squad

Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amelia Kerr, Hayley Matthews, Amanjot Kaur, Sajeevan Sajana, Shabnim Ismail, Gunalan Kullkarni (wk), Nicola Carey, Sanskriti Gupta, Rahila Firdous (wk), Poonam Khemnar, Triveni Vasistha, Nalla Reddy, Saika Ishaque, Milly Illingworth

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women’s Squad 

Smriti Mandhana (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Ellyse Perry, Lauren Bell, Pooja Vastrakar, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Nadine de Klerk, Shreyanka Patil, Georgia Voll, Linsey Smith, Prema Rawat, Gautami Naik, Prathyoosha Kumar (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha

UP Warriorz Women’s Squad

Meg Lanning (c), Deepti Sharma, Shikha Pandey, Phoebe Litchfield, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Ecclestone, Deandra Dottin, Kiran Navgire, Kranti Gaud, Shweta Sehrawat, Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon, Suman Meena, Simran Shaikh, G Trisha, Pratika Rawal, Charli Knott, Shpira Giri (wk)

Delhi Capitals Women’s Squad 

Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Shafali Verma, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Shree Charani, Chinelle Henry, Laura Wolvaardt, Niki Prasad, Sneh Rana, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Lizelle Lee (wk), Deeya Yadav, Mamatha Madiwala (wk), Nandani Sharma, Lucy Hamilton, Minnu Mani

Where to Watch WPL 2026 in South Africa

SuperSport will be the official broadcaster for WPL 2026 in South Africa. Cricket fans across the nation can tune into SuperSport’s dedicated cricket channels to watch all matches live from January 9 to February 5. SuperSport will provide comprehensive coverage, including pre-match analysis, live commentary, and post-match discussions.

WPL 2026 in South Africa
Source: Wikipedia

Additionally, viewers will have access to match highlights and key moments throughout the tournament, ensuring they don’t miss any crucial action. The DStv streaming platform will also offer live streaming options for subscribers who prefer to watch on mobile devices or computers, making it convenient for fans to follow their favorite teams and players, whether at home or on the go during the month-long cricket extravaganza.

About the Author

Alex Maathai is a Cape Town-based cricket analyst and former club-level player. With deep knowledge of domestic structures and Proteas history, he provides context-rich insights that connect today’s matches to South Africa’s cricket legacy.

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