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MI-RCB Clash In Navi Mumbai To Open WPL 2026, Final In Vadodara On A Weekday

By IANS News November 29, 2025 • 10:34 AM View: 403

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 will kick off with a marquee clash between two-time champions Mumbai Indians and 2024 winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 9, announced the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday.

Previously, WPL chairman Jayesh George had announced the 2026 season dates and venues on Thursday before the first mega auction began in New Delhi. While unveiling the schedule on Saturday, Secretary Devajit Saikia said the tournament will feature two double-headers in Navi Mumbai, while the final is slated to be played at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on a weekday, February 5, thus adding a fresh dimension to the competition.

The Navi Mumbai leg will be held from January 9-17, and will host 11 matches before the action shifts to Vadodara for the remaining 11 fixtures, including the Playoffs. Gujarat Giants will open the Vadodara leg with a clash against RCB, followed by a rematch of the 2025 final between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians.

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