The fourth season of the Women's Premier League (WPL) is underway, and the points table is already heating up. After a series of compelling matches, Smriti Mandhana's Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Harmanpreet Kaur's Mumbai Indians (MI) are currently the top two teams.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently sitting at the top of the table with 4 points and a net run rate of +1.964. RCB has played 2 matches, winning both. Smriti Mandhana has expressed her satisfaction with the team's performance, praising their effective execution of plans. In their opening match, RCB secured a thrilling last-over victory against the defending champions, Mumbai Indians, setting the tone for their campaign. Nadine de Klerk emerged as the hero, smashing 20 runs in the final over to seal the win. In their second match, RCB registered a commanding nine-wicket victory against UP Warriorz, showcasing a complete team performance with both bowlers and batters contributing significantly. Grace Harris's explosive innings of 85 runs off 40 balls was a highlight of the match.
Mumbai Indians are in second place with 4 points and a net run rate of +0.469. MI has played a total of 4 matches, winning 2 and losing 2. Harmanpreet Kaur has been instrumental in Mumbai Indians' success, leading the team with her batting prowess. In a recent match against Gujarat Giants, Harmanpreet Kaur played a phenomenal innings, remaining unbeaten on 71 off 43 balls, and becoming the first Indian cricketer to complete 1,000 runs in WPL history. Her captaincy and consistent performance have been vital for Mumbai Indians.
Gujarat Giants are currently placed third in the points table. They have 4 points from 3 matches, winning 2 and losing 1, with a net run rate of +0.105. Delhi Capitals are fourth with 2 points, while UP Warriorz are at the bottom of the table.
The WPL 2026 features five teams competing in a double round-robin format. Each team will play eight league matches, with two points awarded for a win. The top team will directly qualify for the final, while the second and third teams will compete in the Eliminator. The fourth and fifth teams will be eliminated at the end of the league stage.
The tournament is being held across Navi Mumbai and Vadodara. The competition is expected to be intense, with each team vying for a spot in the playoffs and a chance to win the coveted WPL title. With the league rewarding the table-toppers with a direct berth in the final, the stakes are high, and teams will be aiming for consistency throughout the season.
