Written By: Shreya Patil
Published: February 2, 2026

The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 league stage ended on Sunday. Three teams have reached the playoffs. These teams are Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat Giants (GG), and Delhi Capitals (DC).

Qualified Teams List

Here is the List of Qualified Teams for WPL 2026 Playoffs:

TeamMatches PlayedPointsNet Run Rate (NRR)Status
Royal Challengers Bengaluru812+1.247Direct to Final
Gujarat Giants810-0.168Eliminator
Delhi Capitals88-0.055Eliminator

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finished at the top of the points table. They won six out of their eight matches and earned 12 points. As table leaders, they go directly to the final. This is a big achievement for the team. They showed great form throughout the tournament.

WPL 2026 Trophy
Source – The Indian Express

Gujarat Giants finished in second place. They earned 10 points from their matches. This is the first time the Giants have made it to the playoffs. They will now play in the Eliminator match.

Delhi Capitals secured the third and final playoff spot. Their race for the top three went down to the very last day. They beat UP Warriorz in their final game to secure their place. This win knocked out the two-time champions, Mumbai Indians. It is the first time the Mumbai Indians have missed the playoffs.

Playoff Schedule

The playoff matches will take place at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara.

DateMatchTeams
February 3EliminatorGujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals
February 5FinalRCB vs Winner of Eliminator

Fans are excited to see which team will lift the trophy this year.

About the Author

Shreya Patil is a Mumbai-based documentary photographer turned cricket storyteller. Having covered local leagues through her lens, she now writes feature pieces at WPLeague, capturing the human side of women’s cricket beyond the boundary ropes.

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