RCB thrashed UP Warriorz by nine wickets in WPL 2026 as Grace Harris starred with the bat. Smriti Mandhana praised her team’s effort, while Meg Lanning admitted UPW were outplayed.


RCB vs UPW, WPL 2026: Here’s how Smriti Mandhana and Meg Lanning reacted after the match

Highlights | WPL 2026, RCB-W vs UP-W: Grace Harris smashed 85 off 40 balls and shared a 137-run opening partnership with Smriti Mandhana, who remained unbeaten on 47, as RCB Women chased down the target of 144 with ease and defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets.


Highlights | WPL 2026, RCB-W vs UP-W: Harris, Mandhana power RCB to a nine-wicket win

During her innings of 95, Devine scored 32 runs in Sneh Rana's over with two fours and four sixes. Rana now has conceded most runs in an over in WPL history, going past 28 runs also conceded by her.

WPL 2026: GG's Sophie Devine hits 32 runs in one over off Sneh Rana, scores highest powerplay score

If the no-fan policy is enforced, then the three matches going to be affected are: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz on January 14, Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz on January 15, and Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru on January 16.

No fans for WPL matches from Jan 14 to Jan 16 due to Mumbai municipal election - Report

The four bowlers to take a hatr-trick in WPL are: Issy Wong for MI in WPL 2023, Deepti Sharma vs UPW in WPL 2024, Grace Harris for UPW in WPL 2025, and Nandani Sharma being the latest on for DC in WPL 2026.

Meet four bowlers with a hat-trick in WPL. Only one has a five-for

Gujarat Giants edged Delhi Capitals by 4 runs in a WPL 2026 thriller in Navi Mumbai. Sophie Devine starred with 95 and a match-winning final over, while Nandini Sharma’s hat-trick kept DC alive.


DC-W vs GG-W, WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals by 4 runs in Navi Mumbai thriller

Nandini Sharma creates history by taking the first hat-trick of WPL 2026 for Delhi Capitals against Gujarat Giants, finishing with 5/33 and delivering one of the most thrilling spells of the season.


WATCH: WWW! Nandini Sharma joins elite list of players; scalps first hat-trick of WPL 2026

Pooja Vastrakar's injury isn’t as serious as feared and will be available for the later part of the season, which will be played in Vadodara. Her injury came into the limelight while on her way to Mumbai from the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (COE).

WPL 2026: RCB handed injury blow in opener as Pooja Vastrakar injuries hamstring

HIGHLIGHTS | WPL 2026, MI vs RCB: Nadine de Klerk's sensational 63 not out including 18-run final over heroics after a four-wicket hauls helped Bengaluru beat Mumbai by three wickets in a chase of 155.

Highlights | WPL 2026, MI vs RCB: De Klerk's all-round show stuns defending champs in season opener

As the WPL match between Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru approaching, here’s a look at the live streaming details for fans in India.

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026 Match 1: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Ahead of the WPL 2026 season opener, Mumbai Indians all-rounder Sajeevan Sajana caught up with WION’s Aditya Pimpale and opened up on the season and challenges while also addressing a potential place in the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.

Exclusive: Sajeevan Sajana backs Mumbai Indians to retain WPL title; determined for place in India T20 WC squad

ormer India women's team skipper Anjum Chopra, in conversation with WION's Athira Sasidharan, opined that Perry's absence for RCB-W in WPL 2026 opens up opporutinities for other players to 'stand up and get noticed.'

WION EXCLUSIVE | WPL 2026: Former India captain Anjum Chopra on strategic impact of Ellyse Perry missing for RCB

This is the first WPL edition after India's maiden ODI World Cup win in November last year. Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Giants, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, UP Warriorz and Delhi Capitals are the five teams in the tournament which is being played from Janaury 9 to February 5.

WPL 2026 Guide: Full squads, new Captains, and complete schedule for Navi Mumbai & Vadodara

UP Warriorz, who are still searching for their first WPL title, will begin their 2026 season against Gujarat Giants on Jan 10 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

WPL 2026: UP Warriorz appoint Meg Lanning as new captain for upcoming season

Discover the top 5 six-hitters of WPL 2025. These powerful batters dominated the boundary-hitting charts, delivering big hits and match-winning performances throughout the season.


From Shafali Verma to Ellyse Perry: Meet the top 5 six-hitters of WPL 2025

Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland have withdrawn from WPL 2026 for personal reasons, forcing Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals to name replacements ahead of the upcoming season.


WPL 2026: Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland withdraw from tournament, replacements announced

A look at the leading run-scorers in the Women’s Premier League, featuring matches played, total runs, averages and key batting performances that have shaped the tournament across multiple seasons.


5 batters with most runs in WPL history: 2 batters from Mumbai Indians feature, check who?

During her playing career, she was a key performer in Australia’s 2017 ODI World Cup win, finishing as the third-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. 

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians appoint Kristen Beams as new spin bowling coach

 A total of 11 matches will be held in Mumbai from January 9 to January 17. After that, the league will move to Vadodara, where the remaining 11 matches, including the playoffs, will be hosted at the BCA Stadium.

WPL 2026: Your complete guide to ticket booking, dates, and venues. Details inside

Navi Mumbai will host the first 11 matches, including two double headers, before the action moves to Vadodara’s Kotambi Stadium, which will also stage the Eliminator (February 3) and the finale on Thursday (Feb 5).

WPL 2026 Full Schedule - Two double headers, final on weekday; details inside

Indian all-rounder Deepti Sharma became the costliest signing of the day after UP Warriorz used their Right to Match (RTM) card to bring her back for INR 3.20 crore. 

WPL 2026: How teams stack up after auction - Check full squads of all five franchises

While the first three seasons were held in the February-March window earlier, this is the first time the January-February window will host this tournament.

WPL 2026 schedule: Navi Mumbai among two venues named; all details inside

With the Men’s T20 World Cup and then the Indian Premier League (IPL) set to block key dates on the calendar, the BCCI might use the January window to accommodate the Women's Premier League (WPL).

WPL 2026 likely to start on Jan 7 with venues in Mumbai, Baroda - Report

Among the top retained players are Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, who shone in the recently concluded Women’s ODI World Cup.

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana retained by respective franchises; Deepti Sharma, Alyssa Healy released

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WPL 2026, RCB-W vs UP-W: Harris, Mandhana power RCB to a nine-wicket win

WPL 2026: Devine hits 32 runs in one over, scores highest powerplay score

No fans for 3 WPL matches due to Mumbai municipal election - Report

Meet four bowlers with a hat-trick in WPL. Only one has a five-for

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals by 4 runs in Navi Mumbai thriller

WATCH: WWW! Nandini Sharma scalps first hat-trick of WPL 2026

WPL 2026: RCB handed injury blow in opener as Pooja Vastrakar injuries hamstring

Highlights | WPL 26, MI vs RCB: De Klerk stuns defending champs in season opener

MI vs RCB, WPL 2026 Match 1: When and where to watch live streaming in India?

Exclusive: Sajeevan Sajana backs Mumbai Indians to retain WPL title

WION EXCLUSIVE | WPL 2026: Ex-India captain on impact of Perry's absence for RCB

WPL 2026 Guide: Full squads, new Captains, two venues, and complete schedule

WPL 2026: UP Warriorz appoint Meg Lanning as new captain for upcoming season

From Shafali Verma to Ellyse Perry: Meet the top 5 six-hitters of WPL 2025

WPL 2026: Perry and Sutherland withdraw from tournament, replacements announced

5 batters with most runs in WPL history: 3 batters from Mumbai Indians feature

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians appoint Kristen Beams as new spin bowling coach

WPL 2026: Your complete guide to ticket booking, dates, and venues

WPL 2026 Full Schedule - Two double headers, final on weekday; details inside

WPL 26: How teams stack up after auction - Check full squads of all 5 franchises

WPL 2026 schedule: Navi Mumbai among two venues named; all details inside

WPL 2026 likely to start on Jan 7 with venues in Mumbai, Baroda - Report

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana retained by respective franchises