Since its inception, the Women's Premier League (WPL), India's premier women's Twenty20 cricket league, has experienced a sharp increase in popularity.
Five franchise teams compete in the league, which is run by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), during a brief but rigorous season of top-notch Twenty20 cricket. The tournament's fourth season will take place in Navi Mumbai and Baroda from January 9 to February 5, 2026. Fans will be able to watch and stream live matches.
Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, and UP Warriorz are among the teams. The opening match between the reigning champions Mumbai Indians and past champions RCB is expected to be thrilling.
Top female cricket players from both India and beyond have joined the league, increasing competition and entertainment value by fusing up-and-coming local talent with seasoned international stars.
Following India's historic Women's ODI World Cup victory, which helped elevate the prominence of women's cricket and generate new levels of fan engagement ahead of the upcoming season, interest in the WPL has skyrocketed. With strong sponsorship support and entertainment features like high-profile opening ceremonies that feature performances with cricket matches, the league's influence extends beyond sport, highlighting the expanding commercial and cultural support for women's sport.
India's female cricket players have benefited greatly from the WPL, which has given them a stage on which to perform under duress and helped them become ready for international competitions. It has expanded the pool of talent and raised awareness of women's cricket in the media.
The Women's Premier League is a historic event that keeps improving women's cricket in India by providing thrilling games and expanding player chances.
Speaking at India Today Conclave 2023 in New Delhi on Friday, Sachin Tendulkar shared quite a few of his interesting takes on modern-day cricket, including the health of ODI cricket and the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League.
Women's Premiere League 2023 began with star-studded performances. The tournament will see five teams. Meet the women who are leading these teams. Watch to know more.
Sania Mirza announced her retirement from tennis this year, but she hasn’t quit sports. She’s the mentor of Royal Challengers Bangalore for the inaugural Women’s Premier League.
In an exclusive chat with India Today, Gujarat Giants head coach Rachael Haynes hinted players Adani Sportsline would be targetting at the Women's Premier League (WPL) auction on February 13. Haynes also said that the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) can co-exist with India's WPL as there is enough space in the women's calendar.
In an exclusive interview with India Today, India U19 T20 World Cup-winning coach Nooshin Al Khadeer said that working with Mithali Raj at Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League will not be a new experience as the two have been making strategies for the Railways team in the domestic tournaments for quite some time.
