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WPL 2026 Playoffs Race: RCB First to Qualify, MI, UPW, GG & DC Scenarios Explained

WPL 2026 Playoffs Race: RCB First to Qualify, MI, UPW, GG & DC Scenarios Explained

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We are just past the halfway point of WPL 2026. After the GG vs RCB match on Monday, Smriti Mandhana’s team became the first team to secure a spot in the playoffs. 

They have won all five of their matches and have a strong net run rate of +1.882, which has secured their place in the next round. While RCB have displayed complete dominance, it has not been the case with other four teams, and have been inconsistent. GG for example, started off brilliantly with two wins on the trot, but have lost their way now.

MI won two after losing their first, but are on a losing spree. under their new captain Jemimah Rodrigues, have been struggling badly. With only a handful of league matches remaining in the WPL 2026, InsideSport takes a look at the playoffs qualification scenarios for the remaining teams.

WPL 2026 Playoffs Qualification Scenarios

Team Qualification Scenario
MI (Mumbai Indians) 2 wins from remaining 3 should confirm qualification. 1 win may also be enough depending on NRR and other results
UPW (UP Warriorz) 2 wins likely enough to qualify. 3 wins will guarantee a place
GG (Gujarat Giants) Must win all remaining matches or rely on heavy losses by MI and UPW
DC (Delhi Capitals) 3 wins from remaining 4 could seal qualification

WPL 2026 Points Table

Team P W L NR CupR NRR Pts
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women 5 5 0 0 1.65 +1.882 10
Mumbai Indians Women 5 2 3 0 2.02 +0.151 4
UP Warriorz Women 5 2 3 0 1.25 -0.483 4
Gujarat Giants Women 5 2 3 0 3.50 -0.864 4
Delhi Capitals Women 4 1 3 0 5.00 -0.856 2

 

LastModified Date: 2026-01-20 20:12:27

FAQs

Q. Which team has already qualified for WPL 2026 playoffs?
A.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women have qualified, winning all 5 of their matches.

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