Overview:
To secure qualification, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side must win both remaining fixtures and rely on at least two teams currently tied on four points to fall behind. Any tie on eight will be settled by net run rate.
Delhi Capitals reignited their WPL 2026 campaign with a statement victory against defending champions Mumbai Indians on Jan 20, as Jemimah Rodrigues’ half-century powered the turnaround.
As the WPL group stage heads toward its conclusion, Royal Challengers Bengaluru remain clear at the summit, having wrapped up qualification with five straight victories.
The race for the final two playoff spots is still up for grabs. Mumbai Indians stay second despite a setback against Delhi, propped up by a healthier net run rate, while UP Warriorz, Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants sit level on four points from five matches.
WPL 2026 Points Table:
| Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Net Run Rate | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 5 | 5 | 0 | +1.882 | 10 |
| Mumbai Indians | 6 | 2 | 4 | +0.046 | 4 |
| UP Warriorz | 5 | 2 | 3 | -0.483 | 4 |
| Delhi Capitals | 5 | 2 | 3 | -0.586 | 4 |
| Gujarat Giants | 5 | 2 | 3 | -0.864 | 4 |
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals must deliver under pressure, as only three straight victories will lift them to 10 points and guarantee progression, with crucial games against fellow contenders shaping the table.
Mumbai Indians
Mumbai Indians are out of the race for the top spot, with eight points the highest tally they can reach. To secure qualification, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side must win both remaining fixtures and rely on at least two teams currently tied on four points to fall behind. Any tie on eight will be settled by net run rate.
UP Warriorz
UP Warriorz revived their campaign after three early defeats, stringing together two wins to move up to third. A clean sweep in their final three matches would take them to 10 points and guarantee qualification, while two victories could also suffice if results elsewhere fall in their favour and net run rate holds.
Gujarat Giants
Gujarat Giants made a flying start with two wins but a three-match slide has pushed them down to fifth. A clean sweep in their remaining fixtures is the safest route to the playoffs, while two victories may still suffice if Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz falter.