WPL 2026: ‘Mumbai Indians’ Qualification Scenarios for the Eliminator
As the WPL 2026 group stage comes to a close, the Mumbai Indians find themselves in a tense and unpredictable situation as they finished at 3rd position with 6 points winning 3 out of 8 matches with a net run rate (NRR) of 0.059, MI narrowly missed a higher spot, keeping fans on edge about their Eliminator fate.
The top two teams secured their spots for the playoffs, while Mumbai Indians are still mathematically alive in the Women’s Premier League 2026 playoff race, but their fate depends heavily on other results—particularly the outcome of the Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz clash. Despite their recent defeat to Gujarat Giants, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side can still sneak into the Eliminator if scenarios align in their favor.
Current Standings
Mumbai Indians – 6 points, NRR: +0.059
UP Warriorz – 6 points, NRR: -1.146
Qualification Scenarios
1: Dependence on DC vs UPW Result
If UP Warriorz beat Delhi Capitals then Mumbai Indians will remain in the top three and qualify for the Eliminator.
If Delhi Capitals beat UP Warriorz by a slightly big margin then MI will be eliminated.
2: Net Run Rate Factor
MI’s qualification is not just about points but also net run rate (NRR).
If UP Warriorz beat Delhi Capitals then all three teams could still finish with 6 points.
In that case, Mumbai Indians superior net run rate (0.059 vs Delhi’s lower NRR) would give them the edge to qualify for the Eliminator.
The margin of Delhi’s win matters — a big win could push their NRR above MI’s, eliminating Mumbai, but a narrow win keeps MI’s chances alive.
Practically, UP Warriorz’s qualification is extremely unlikely. To surpass Mumbai Indians net run rate, they not only need to beat Delhi Capitals but must do so by an improbable margin of around 156 runs — a feat that has never been achieved in WPL history.
Conclusion
The Mumbai Indians had a chance to qualify directly without relying on any other team, but they fumbled in a crucial game against Gujarat Giants (GG). MI lost that match, and GG won their first-ever game against MI in WPL history, leaving Mumbai to depend on other teams results.
This dramatic finish underscores the fine margins in WPL 2026 and highlights how crucial every match, every run, and every over can be in shaping playoff hopes.
So, the path to Mumbai’s qualification is simple, hope UP Warriorz beats Delhi.
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