Women’s Premier League to be held from January 14 to February 7
The BCCI on Wednesday announced that the fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will be held from January 14 to February 7 next year. The tournament will take place ahead of the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy, which was recently moved from Sri Lanka to India. “The TATA WPL has established itself as a significant platform for the growth of women’s cricket, bringing together leading…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on Wednesday that the fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) will take place from January 14 to February 7 next year. This tournament will precede the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy, which has been relocated from Sri Lanka to India. The BCCI stated that the TATA WPL has become a crucial platform for the development of women’s cricket, featuring top players from India and worldwide, while providing emerging talents with a stage to showcase their abilities at the highest level.
The player auction for the 2027 WPL will take place on October 28, 2026, in Kochi. The five franchise teams will have the chance to retain players from their current squads ahead of the upcoming season, with the deadline for player retentions set for September 28, 2026. In the 2026 edition, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, captained by Smriti Mandhana, secured their second WPL title, having played across Navi Mumbai and Baroda.
The host cities for the 2027 WPL have yet to be disclosed, with venue specifics expected to be announced later. The BCCI emphasized that the five franchises will have the opportunity to finalize their teams for the new season. India is set to host the inaugural Women’s Champions Trophy in 2027, with Varanasi Stadium being considered as a potential venue for future IPL matches.
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