Delhi ended their league stage campaign in third place with six points in eight matches (four wins and as many losses). Apart from Delhi, Gujarat Giants, who finished second and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who topped the charts, have qualified for the playoffs of the ongoing WPL 2026 season.

WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals clinch Playoff spot with over UP Warriorz; Mumbai Indians miss out

The last league stage match of WPL 2026 between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz will take place on Sunday (Feb 1), at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara, starting at 7:30 PM IST. 

WPL 2026 qualification scenarios: Here's how MI, DC and UPW can reach the Eliminator

Giants won the match by 11 runs and registered their first victory over Mumbai in their 9th attemept. The two-time champions Mumbai are currently at the third place on the points table with 6 points in 8 matches. With one match left for DC-W and UPW-W, MI still aren't sure of a playoff berth.

WPL 2026 | Gujarat's maiden win over Mumbai puts them in eliminator

With this victory, the Mandhana-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru continued to stay at the top with 12 points to their name in eight matches. They have six wins and two losses, with a Net Run Rate of +1.247.

WPL 2026: RCB dent UP Warriorz's Playoff hopes, clinch one-sided contest by eight wickets

To qualify for the playoffs, Warriorz must win both of their remaining matches and also improve their net run rate. UPW will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday, followed by a clash against Delhi Capitals on Feb 1.

WPL 2026: Major blow for UP Warriorz as star batter ruled out, replacement named

Gujarat Giants beat Delhi Capitals by 3 runs in a last-ball thriller at WPL 2026, with Sophie Devine sealing the win, Beth Mooney’s fifty, and Shree Charani’s four wickets shining.


WPL 2026, GG-W vs DC-W: Here's how both captains reacted after the game

Gujarat Giants edged Delhi Capitals by three runs in a last-ball thriller in WPL 2026, moving to second on the points table as Beth Mooney starred and Sophie Devine defended nine in the final over.

WPL 2026: Gujarat Giants clinch three-run win over Delhi Capitals in last-ball thriller

Mumbai Indians defeated RCB by 15 runs in WPL 2026 as Nat Sciver-Brunt scored the first-ever WPL century, topping the Orange Cap and keeping MI in playoff contention.

WPL 2026: Mumbai Indians beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 15 runs to stay alive in playoff hunt

Nat Sciver-Brunt made history by scoring the first century in WPL, smashing 16 fours and a six as Mumbai Indians posted 199/4 against RCB, boosting their playoff hopes.

Nat Sciver-Brunt becomes first batter to score WPL hundred

Delhi Capitals ended RCB’s unbeaten run in WPL 2026 with a dominant win, bowling them out for their lowest total and chasing comfortably, led by Laura Wolvaardt’s unbeaten 42 to move second on the points table.


WPL 2026, RCB-W vs DC-W: Here's how both captains reacted after the game

Delhi Capitals ended RCB’s unbeaten run with a dominant all-round show in WPL 2026, bowling them out cheaply and chasing the target with ease to move up to second on the points table.


WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals outclass RCB to hand them first defeat of season

As the tournament heads into its final phase, let’s take a look at the updated points table and each team’s playoff qualification scenario in WPL 2026.

WPL 2026 Qualification Scenarios - RCB through but what about others

Jemimah Rodrigues led from the front with an unbeaten fifty as Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in a WPL clash, keeping their playoff hopes alive and putting MI under pressure.


Jemimah Rodrigues shines as Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians in a thriller

RCB sealed a big win over Gujarat Giants with strong batting recovery and sharp bowling. The victory extended their streak and booked a playoff spot while GG struggled to build momentum.


WPL 2026, RCB-W vs GG-W: Here's how both captains reacted after the game

RCB outplayed GG-W by 61 runs in their own backyard in Vadodara to become the first team to book a spot in the WPL 2026 playoffs.


RCB seal playoff spot with commanding 61-run victory against Gujarat Giants

RCB beat Gujarat Giants by 32 runs in WPL 2026 as Shreyanka Patil claimed a five-for and Radha Yadav smashed a maiden fifty to power Bengaluru to 182 at DY Patil Stadium, staying unbeaten.


Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Giants by 32 runs in WPL 2026 as Shreyanka Patil took a maiden five wicket haul after Radha Yadav’s fifty helped RCB post 182 at DY Patil Stadium.


RCB-W vs GG-W, WPL 2026: Shreyanka Patil’s five-for powers Bengaluru to 32-run win

Gujarat Giants will next face the 2024 champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday (Jan 16), at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai.

'Take learnings from previous game...': Sophie Devine on mental resilience in WPL

After the match, Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised Harleen’s ability and impact, saying she showed why she is such an important player for the team. 

‘Surprised to see she was retired in last game’: Harmanpreet Kaur reacts to Harleen Deol’s 64 after UP Warriorz beat MI

Led by Harleen Deol’s heroics with the bat, UP completed the run chase (162) with 11 balls and seven wickets remaining.

WPL 2026: UP Warriorz stun Mumbai Indians to open account; here’s what the captains said

UP Warriorz have finally opened their account at this year's WPL 2026, beating the star-studded Mumbai Indians by seven wickets. Chasing 162, UP clinched the game in the 19th over, handing MI its second loss of this edition.

HIGHLIGHTS | UP Warriorz open account in WPL 2026, stun Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets

From Nat Sciver-Brunt to Harmanpreet Kaur here is a look at five batters with most runs in WPL history. The honorary list also features, Australia’s Meg Lanning, Ellyse Perry and India’s Shafali Verma. 

Nat Sciver-Brunt to Harmanpreet Kaur, 5 batters with most runs in WPL history

This was only the third time a batter has been retired out in women’s white-ball leagues. Before Deol, Kathryn Bryce was retired out while playing for Manchester Originals against Northern Superchargers in the Women’s Hundred in 2024 and Ayushi Soni in WPL 2026.

'This isn't a normal thing in women's game...': Warriorz mentor Lisa Sthalekar on retiring Harleen Deol

The victory moves Delhi Capitals to fourth in the WPL standings, with two points from one win in three matches and a net run rate of -0.833.

WPL 2026, DC-W vs UPW-W: Here's how both captains reacted after the game

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Gujarat Giants clinch three-run win over Delhi Capitals in last-ball thriller

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RCB seal playoff spot with commanding 61-run victory against Gujarat Giants

WPL 2026, RCB-W vs GG-W: Here's how both captains reacted after the game

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UP Warriorz stun Mumbai Indians in WPL 2026; here’s what the captains said

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WPL 2026, DC-W vs UPW-W: Here's how both captains reacted after the game