Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 Teams
Women’s cricket has stepped into its prime. It’s loud now, confident, and unapologetically taking center stage. And the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 stands tall as living proof of the evolution. Get all the details on WPL 2026 teams, including the Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and their quest for championship glory.
As the tournament enters another defining season, fans are keen to know every update surrounding the WPL 2026 teams, their core strengths, key players, and how each franchise influences the championship battle. With five strong teams representing different parts of India, WPL 2026 promises thrilling contests, fierce competitions, and the rise of new stars.
Here’s a detailed breakdown of WPL 2026 teams, their character, and what makes them dangerous.
WPL 2026 Complete Teams List
| 1. | Mumbai Indian (MI) |
| 2. | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) |
| 3. | Delhi Capitals (DC) |
| 4. | UP Warriorz (UPW) |
| 5. | Gujarat Giants (GG) |
Mumbai Indians (MI)
In the WPL hierarchy, the Mumbai Indians have carried the winning DNA into the women’s game.
Carrying forward the championship culture of their IPL counterparts, MI have built a team that values balance, depth, and calm leadership — a combination that keeps them consistently among the top title contenders.
Key Strengths:
- A dependable Indian foundation reinforced by high-quality overseas experience.
- A well-rounded squad with a powerful batting unit and discipline in bowling.
- Exceptional scouting, long-term planning, and franchise-level professionalism.
Mumbai Indians WPL 2026 Team Squad
| 1. | Harmanpreet Kaur (C) |
| 2. | Nat Sciver-Brunt(OS) |
| 3. | Hayley Matthews (OS) |
| 4. | Amanjot Kaur |
| 5. | G Kamalini |
| 6. | Amelia kerr (OS) |
| 7. | Amelia Kerr (OS) |
| 8. | Sanskriti Gupta |
| 9. | Sajeevan Sajana |
| 10. | Rahila Firdous |
| 11. | Nicola Carey (OS) |
| 12. | Poonam Khemnar |
| 13. | Triveni vasistha |
| 14. | Nalla Reddy |
| 15. | Saika ishaque |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Once defined by near misses, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have turned their legacy through grit and glory. After finally breaking through, they step into WPL 2026 carrying calm confidence and unwavering.
Key strengths:
- Aggressive batting approach.
- Composure under pressure.
- Improved bowling depth.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) 2026 Team Squad
| 1. | Smriti Mandhana (C) |
| 2. | Richa Ghosh |
| 3. | Ellyse Perry (OS) |
| 4. | Shreyanka Patil |
| 5. | Georgia Voll (OS) |
| 6. | Nadine de Klerk (OS) |
| 7. | Radha Yadav |
| 8. | Lauren Bell (OS) |
| 9. | Linsey Smith (OS) |
| 10. | Pooja Vastrakar |
| 11. | Grace Harris (OS) |
| 12. | Arundhati Reddy |
| 13. | Prema Rawat |
| 14. | Gautami Naik |
| 15. | Kumar Prathyoosha |
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Delhi Capitals have established themselves as one of the most consistent and structured teams in the Women’s Premier League. Their disciplined setup and regular playoff appearances continue to set benchmarks for stability and team balance.
Key Strengths:
- Well-balanced top orders.
- Dependable all-rounders.
- Strong leadership
- Sharp game awareness.
Delhi Capitals (DC) 2026 Team Squad
| 1. | Jemimah Rodrigues (C) |
| 2. | Shafali Verma |
| 3. | Marizanne Kapp (OS) |
| 4. | Annabel Sutherland (OS) |
| 5. | Niki Prasad |
| 6. | Laura Wolvaardt (OS) |
| 7. | Chinelle Henry (OS) |
| 8. | Shree Charani |
| 9. | Sneh Rana |
| 10. | Lizelle Lee (OS) |
| 11. | Taniya Bhatia |
| 12. | Deeya Yadav |
| 13. | Mamatha Madiwala |
| 14. | Nandani Sharma |
| 15. | Lucy Hamilton (OS) |
UP Warriorz (UPW)
UP Warriorz arrive with raw energy and fearless cricket. Their unpredictable nature is their greatest weapon, and when it clicks, no opponent is out of reach.
Key strengths:
- A powerful middle order.
- Match-Winning Spinners.
- Young Indian talent eager to make an impact.
UP Warriorz (UPW) 2026 Complete Team Squad
| 1. | Shweta Sehrawat |
| 2. | Deepti Sharma |
| 3. | Sophie Ecclestone (OS) |
| 4. | Meg lanning (OS) (C) |
| 5. | Phoebe Litchfield (OS) |
| 6. | Kiran Navgire |
| 7. | Harleen Deol |
| 8. | Kranti Goud |
| 9. | Asha Sobhana |
| 10. | Deandra Dottin (OS) |
| 11. | Shikha Pandey |
| 12. | Shipra Giri |
| 13. | Simran Shaikh |
| 14. | Chloe Tryon (OS) |
| 15. | Suman Meena |
Gujarat Giants (GG)
Gujarat Giants are evolving steadily. Every setback tested them, but each season has brought greater clarity, strategic planning, and a commitment to building a competitive core for the future.
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Key Strengths:
- Emerging domestic players.
- Improved bowling attack.
- Strategic team building.
Gujarat Giant (GG) 2026 Complete Team Squad
| 1. | Ashleigh Gardner (C) (OS) |
| 2. | Beth Mooney (OS) |
| 3. | Sophie Devine (OS) |
| 4. | Georgia Wareham (OS) |
| 5. | Kim Garth (OS) |
| 6. | Danni Wyatt-Hodge (OS) |
| 7. | Renuka Singh Thakur |
| 8. | Bharti Fulmali |
| 9. | Titas Sadhu |
| 10. | Kashvee Gautam |
| 11. | Kanika Ahuja |
| 12. | Tanuja Kanwar |
| 13. | Anushka Sharma |
| 14. | Happy Kumari |
| 15. | Yastika Bhatia |
Source – www.wplt20.com/teams