The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 officially kicks off today, Friday, January 9, with a high-voltage clash between the defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
The landscape of the league has shifted significantly this year following the mega auction and some high-profile withdrawals. Here is a breakdown of the key updates about players in this season:
In a huge blow for RCB fans, top all-rounder Ellyse Perry has indeed withdrawn for personal reasons. She has been replaced by Indian seam-bowling all-rounder Sayali Satghare.
After leading Delhi Capitals for three seasons, the legendary Meg Lanning has moved to the UP Warriorz as their new captain.
With Lanning gone, Jemimah Rodrigues has taken over the captaincy for the Delhi Capitals.
Alana King joins Delhi Capitals as a replacement for Annabel Sutherland (who also withdrew for personal reasons).
Charli Knott joins UP Warriorz as a replacement for Tara Norris.