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.
| Date | Match No. | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, January 9 | Match 1 | MIW vs RCBW | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 09:00 AM |
| Saturday, January 10 | Match 2 | GGTW vs UPW | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 05:00 AM |
| Saturday, January 10 | Match 3 | MIW vs DCW | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 09:00 AM |
| Sunday, January 11 | Match 4 | DCW vs GGTW | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 09:00 AM |
| Monday, January 12 | Match 5 | RCBW vs UPW | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 09:00 AM |
| Tuesday, January 13 | Match 6 | MIW vs GGTW | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 09:00 AM |
| Wednesday, January 14 | Match 7 | DCW vs UPW | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 09:00 AM |
| Thursday, January 15 | Match 8 | MIW vs UPW | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 09:00 AM |
| Friday, January 16 | Match 9 | GGTW vs RCBW | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 09:00 AM |
| Saturday, January 17 | Match 10 | MIW vs UPW | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 05:00 AM |
| Saturday, January 17 | Match 11 | DCW vs RCBW | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 09:00 AM |
| Monday, January 19 | Match 12 | GGTW vs RCBW | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 09:00 AM |
| Tuesday, January 20 | Match 13 | DCW vs MIW | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 09:00 AM |
| Thursday, January 22 | Match 14 | GGTW vs UPW | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 09:00 AM |
| Saturday, January 24 | Match 15 | DCW vs RCBW | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 09:00 AM |
| Monday, January 26 | Match 16 | MIW vs RCBW | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 09:00 AM |
| Tuesday, January 27 | Match 17 | GGTW vs DCW | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 09:00 AM |
| Thursday, January 29 | Match 18 | RCBW vs UPW | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 09:00 AM |
| Friday, January 30 | Match 19 | GGTW vs MIW | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 09:00 AM |
| Sunday, February 1 | Match 20 | DCW vs UPW | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 09:00 AM |
| Tuesday, February 3 | Eliminator | TBC vs TBC | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 09:00 AM |
| Thursday, February 5 | Final | TBC vs TBC | BCA Stadium, Kotambi | 09:00 AM |
WPL 2026 Squad
Here is the complete squad of all 5 participating teams of the WPL 2026.
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.
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.
