The fifth edition of the Girls’s Premier League (WPL) will run from January 14 to February 7, 2027, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Mumbai Indians in Vadodara’s opening fixture. The schedule for the upcoming 5th edition options 22 matches throughout Vadodara and Mumbai, culminating in the ultimate at Brabourne Stadium. Every match begins at 7.30 pm IST.
Vadodara’s International Cricket Stadium phases the primary 11 league matches from January 14–24. After a day’s break, Mumbai’s Brabourne Stadium hosts 9 league fixtures from January 26–February 3, adopted by the February 5 Eliminator and February 7 ultimate. Each cities due to this fact host 11 video games.
The championship narrative remains compelling. Harmanpreet Kaur’s Mumbai Indians won the inaugural edition in 2023 and reclaimed the crown in 2025. Smriti Mandhana’s RCB ended the franchise’s 17-year championship wait in 2024 earlier than securing their second WPL title in 2026. Delhi Capitals, runners-up in all four editions, return searching for the breakthrough that has repeatedly eluded them.
The October 28, 2026 mini-auction at Grand Hyatt, Kochi, noticed 25 gamers bought against 27 obtainable slots. Australia skipper Sophie Molineux commanded the very best value, becoming a member of UP Warriorz for ₹1.10 crore. Delhi Capitals secured Kiran Navgire for ₹75 lakh, making her the most expensive Indian purchase.
RCB acquired Jess Jonassen for ₹40 lakh, whereas Gujarat Giants signed Orla Prendergast at her ₹30 lakh base value, making her the primary Irish player picked in the WPL. Shweta Sehrawat moved to Mumbai Indians for ₹20 lakh, and Grace Harris returned to UP Warriorz for ₹30 lakh. Notable unsold names included Charli Knott, Uma Chetry, Raghvi Bisht, Gautami Naik, Bree Illing, Esha Oza, Parunika Sisodia, Shabnam Shakil, Sarah Bryce, Samantha Bates, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Saika Ishaque, Chamari Athapaththu, Priya Mishra, Titas Sadhu and Sophia Dunkley.
Full WPL 2027 Schedule
| Date | Fixture | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 14-Jan-2027 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 15-Jan-2027 | Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 16-Jan-2027 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 17-Jan-2027 | UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 18-Jan-2027 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 19-Jan-2027 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 20-Jan-2027 | Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 21-Jan-2027 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 22-Jan-2027 | Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 23-Jan-2027 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 24-Jan-2027 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| 26-Jan-2027 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 27-Jan-2027 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 28-Jan-2027 | Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 29-Jan-2027 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 30-Jan-2027 | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 31-Jan-2027 | UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 1-Feb-2027 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 2-Feb-2027 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 3-Feb-2027 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 5-Feb-2027 | Eliminator | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| 7-Feb-2027 | Final | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
Note: All matches have a start time of 7:30 pm IST
England’s white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, together with three-match T20Is adopted by a three-match ODI sequence from 1st to 5th February 2027 (T20I leg), overlaps the closing phases. The ODI leg will take place from 4th to 8th March 2027, after the conclusion of the inaugural T20 Champions Trophy from 14th to 27th February 2027 hosted by India on the identical WPL venues.
Senior gamers, together with captain Nat Sciver-Brunt, could miss that sequence if their franchises reach the WPL’s ultimate phases. Sciver-Brunt (MI), Lauren Bell (RCB) and Sophie Ecclestone (UPW) had been retained.
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Source: femalecricket.com
