The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has launched a tender process inviting reputed organisations to secure the Official Partner Rights for the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

The process is being conducted through a Request for Quotations (RFQ), which lays down detailed terms and conditions for the submission and evaluation of bids. BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated, “The RFQ will be made available on receipt of a non-refundable fee of INR 1,00,000 plus applicable Goods and Services Tax. Interested parties must follow the procedure outlined in the RFQ for submission of payment details.”

RFQ Timeline

Interested parties are required to email payment confirmation to rfq@bcci.tv as per the procedure mentioned in Annexure A of the RFQ. It is clarified that purchasing the RFQ alone does not entitle submission of a quotation.

Eligibility

Only quotations for product categories not listed as Blocked or Prohibited will be considered. Any quotation in blocked or prohibited categories will be treated as non-compliant.

Blocked Product Categories

Prohibited Product Categories

BCCI reserves the right to cancel or amend the RFQ process at any stage without providing a reason.

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RFQ Payment Procedure

Indian Entities

Foreign Entities

Payment confirmation must be emailed to rfq@bcci.tv with the subject line:
"Confirmation of Payment of RFQ Fee for Official Partner Rights for Women’s Premier League"

Required details include:

• Name of the Party
• Registered Address
• PAN No (if applicable)
• GST No (if applicable)

WPL 2026 Auction

The WPL 2026 auction is scheduled for November 26-27 in New Delhi, with teams being informally notified about the venue.

Key points:

• Only five teams are participating, with squads capped at 18 players.
• Auction expected to conclude in one day.
• Right to Match (RTM) rule applies: teams can reclaim a released player by matching the highest bid.
• Teams retaining all five players will have INR 9.25 crore deducted from their auction purse and forfeit RTM usage.

Defending champions: Mumbai Indians (MI)

Recent performance: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) failed to qualify for the Eliminator in 2023 and 2025 despite a previous championship win.

As the Women's Premier League (WPL) prepares for its fourth season, a major shake-up could be on the cards with the possible return of a mega auction in 2026. This move, reminiscent of the men’s IPL format, could see teams rebuilding their squads almost from scratch, retaining only a select few players while the rest return to the auction pool.

While the final rules regarding the number of retentions, auction purse, and right-to-match (RTM) cards are yet to be confirmed, every franchise will be strategizing carefully. For Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), who finally tasted glory in the WPL, identifying their core group will be crucial to maintaining balance and momentum.

Here’s a look at five players RCB must retain ahead of the WPL 2026 auction.

1. Smriti Mandhana

An obvious choice, Smriti Mandhana remains the heartbeat of RCB. As captain and opener, she has led from the front with consistent performances and smart leadership. Her evolution as a batter and her ability to anchor or accelerate depending on the situation make her indispensable.

Having guided RCB to their maiden WPL title and continuing to shine at the international level, Mandhana embodies what the franchise stands for class, composure, and consistency. There’s no question that RCB will build their next cycle around her.

2. Richa Ghosh

Dynamic, fearless, and efficient, Richa Ghosh is one of the finest wicketkeeper-batters in the country. At just 22, she has already proven her worth in crunch situations, whether it’s finishing innings with power or keeping her cool behind the stumps.

Given the scarcity of high-quality Indian wicketkeepers in the women’s circuit, letting Ghosh go would be a huge risk. Her maturity and composure have made her an invaluable part of RCB’s middle order, and she is undoubtedly a long-term investment.

3. Ellyse Perry

When it comes to reliability and impact, Ellyse Perry is in a league of her own. A proven match-winner across formats, Perry has been the backbone of RCB’s batting order, combining elegance with consistency.

She was RCB’s top run-scorer and the second-highest overall in one of the earlier editions, averaging close to 65 with a healthy strike rate. Her performances in other leagues, like the WBBL and The Hundred, have shown she still has plenty to offer. RCB will know that replacing someone of Perry’s calibre from the auction pool would be almost impossible.

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4. Sophie Molineux

Versatile and tactical, Sophie Molineux adds immense value as a left-arm spinner and lower-order batter. Her absence due to injury was a major blow for RCB in 2025, especially after her key role in their championship-winning 2024 campaign.

Recently, Molineux has continued to impress on the global stage, helping the Melbourne Renegades clinch the BBL 2024-25 title and delivering standout performances in the ongoing Women’s ODI World Cup. Her ability to deliver breakthroughs and contribute with the bat makes her one of the smartest retentions RCB could make.

5. Shreyanka Patil

Shreyanka Patil’s rise has been one of RCB’s biggest success stories. The leading wicket-taker in the WPL 2024, she quickly established herself as one of India’s most exciting young spinners before injuries sidelined her in 2025.

Now back in action after featuring in the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), Shreyanka is seen as a key piece in RCB’s future plans. Her blend of wicket-taking ability, energy, and aggression makes her a player around whom RCB can build their spin attack for years to come.

Honourable Mentions:

• Georgia Wareham – Reliable leg-spinner and handy lower-order hitter.
• Sneh Rana – Experienced Indian all-rounder with leadership traits.
• Renuka Singh Thakur – Proven new-ball bowler capable of early breakthroughs.

Final Thoughts

With a potential mega auction on the horizon, Royal Challengers Bangalore face the tough task of balancing experience and youth. However, retaining the likes of Smriti Mandhana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Molineux, and Shreyanka Patil would give them a stable and formidable core, one that can ensure sustained success and possibly more silverware in the seasons to come.

The upcoming edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) can be held in advance to avoid a clash with the ICC Men's 2026 T20I World Cup schedule. Normally, WPL is arranged in the February-March window; at the same period, the T20I World Cup is scheduled to take place. As per the latest reports, WPL organizers are trying to conclude WPL 2026 before the highly anticipated ICC event. If things go as planned, then the upcoming edition of the Women's Premier League can be staged during The tournament is likely to start on Jan 6 or Jan 8, 2026, the first week of January 2026.

"The tournament is likely to start on Jan 6 or Jan 8, 2026," media reports claimed. Which means the auction before the tournament has a high chance to be arranged before its usual schedule. Normally, the auction is held in December; if the tournament is advanced, then the auction date also could be arranged earlier, probably in November, though, regarding this, official confirmations are yet to come. 

Mumbai Indians will start WPL 2026 as the defending champion, as they won the last season's final match by defeating Delhi Capitals at the Brabourne Stadium on March 15 by 8 runs. Mumbai Indians was also the winner of the inaugural edition of WPL in March 2023; that time too they defeated Delhi Capitals. Royal Challengers Bengaluru was the champion of the 2024 edition. Apart from these three teams, Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz are the other teams in the WPL. 

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The upcoming WPL edition will be important for every cricketers

The upcoming WPL will be a good stage for cricketers for preparations for the upcoming Women's T20I World Cup, which is scheduled to start from June to July.

Describing the importance of the tournament, team India captain Harmanpreet Kaur said, "Four or five years ago, there was a big gap between domestic and international cricket. But in the last five–six years, with back-to-back matches being telecast, young girls are much better prepared… The WPL has also played a big role in closing the gap."

Nat Sciver-Brunt has achieved a rare double in franchise cricket, becoming the first player, male or female, to score 1,000 runs in The Hundred and also the first to reach 1,000 runs in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). Her landmark in The Hundred came during the 2025 season for Trent Rockets, when she crossed the four-figure mark to finish as the tournament’s all-time leading scorer.

Most Runs – Women’s Hundred

Sciver-Brunt’s record in The Hundred is built on consistent match-winning performances, powerful stroke play, and an ability to score quickly without compromising on stability. She stands well ahead of her nearest rival, underlining her dominance in the format.

In the Women’s Premier League, Sciver-Brunt has been just as unstoppable for the Mumbai Indians. On March 15, 2025, during the WPL Final against Delhi Capitals, she became the first to cross 1,000 career runs in the league’s short history.

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That milestone was part of a remarkable 2025 season where she scored 523 runs, becoming the first player to pass 500 runs in a single WPL season. She ended the year as both Orange Cap winner and Most Valuable Player.

Most Runs – Women’s Premier League

A Rare Double

Being the first to 1,000 runs in two separate high-profile tournaments is an unprecedented achievement. It reflects not only Sciver-Brunt’s world-class batting skills but also her adaptability to different conditions and match situations.

Whether it’s the explosive atmosphere of The Hundred in England or the high-stakes clashes of the WPL in India, Nat Sciver-Brunt has proven herself the gold standard for batting excellence in women’s cricket.

On March 15, in the final of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL), Mumbai Indians (MI) won their second WPL title as they beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by eight runs. The match of the team vs DC at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai was a cliff-hanger affair with brilliant individual performances and spine-tingling moments.

Mumbai Indians' Innings

MI won the toss and decided to bowl. It turned out to be a wise decision, as they managed to pull together a gutsy 149/7 from 20 overs. The high point of their innings was skipper Harmanpreet Kaur's composed innings of 66 off 44 balls. She played in a sensible way, playing boundaries at the right time and piloting her team through tough spots.

Nat Sciver-Brunt added a useful 30 runs. MI, though, lost wickets at regular intervals and the DC's best bowler was Marizanne Kapp with two wickets on 25 runs. But still, MI reached a tough total due to crucial partnerships in middle and late overs of the inning.

Delhi Capitals' Chase

In the 150-run chase, the DC openers played fairly well until pressure started mounting on them by MI's tight spell of bowling. The only one who played well in the initial part with bat as well as at DC's run chase's command was Kapp. The lady played a gritty 40 off 26. She fought hard for her side with timely boundaries, one of which came in the shape of a six.

At the other end, however, MI's bowlers-Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr-especially tried to play big shots. Sciver-Brunt was top class, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs and providing that much-needed breakthrough against DC's Shafali Verma, who was one of the more aggressive batsmen. Amelia Kerr's tight bowling and Jemimah Rodrigues's dismissal, who started aggressively but got out for 12, tilted the match in MI's favor.

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Highlights:

• Harmanpreet Kaur’s 66-run knock was the backbone of MI’s total.
• Sciver-Brunt’s brilliant 3-wicket haul helped halt DC’s chase.
• Amelia Kerr’s crucial wicket of Jemimah Rodrigues turned the game in MI’s favor.
• Kapp’s late surge, including a six and a few boundaries, gave DC some hope, but they ultimately fell short.

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WPL 2025: Prize Money and Awards

WPL 2025 came to a thrilling conclusion, with Mumbai Indians Women claiming the title by beating Delhi Capitals Women in the final. The game was played at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, on March 15, 2025.

Prize Money

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has allocated significant prize money for the tournament. The breakdown of the prize money is as follows:

• Winner (Mumbai Indians Women): ₹6 crore
• Runner-up (Delhi Capitals Women): ₹3 crore

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Individual Awards

Several players were honored for their efforts in the tournament. Here is the list of major awards and their winners:

• Player of the Match (Final): Harmanpreet Kaur (Mumbai Indians)
• Most Sixes in the Final: Harmanpreet Kaur and Marizanne Kapp (2 sixes each)
• Electric Striker of the Match (Final): Amanjot Kaur (Strike Rate: 200.00)
• Electric Striker of the Season: Chinelle Henry (Strike Rate: 196.38)
• Most Sixes of the Season: Ashleigh Gardner (18 sixes)
• Emerging Player of the Season: Amanjot Kaur
• Orange Cap (Most Runs): Natalie Sciver-Brunt (523 runs in 10 innings)
• Purple Cap (Most Wickets): Amelia Kerr (18 wickets in 10 innings)
• Most Valuable Player: Natalie Sciver-Brunt (523 runs and 12 wickets)
• Catch of the Season: Annabel Sutherland

Match Highlights

• Mumbai Indians Women won the toss and elected to bat first.
• Harmanpreet Kaur played a captain’s knock, scoring 72 runs off 45 balls.
• Amanjot Kaur provided a strong finish with a quickfire 36 runs off 18 balls.
• Mumbai Indians set a target of 168 runs.
• Delhi Capitals Women started well, with Shafali Verma smashing 45 off 26 balls.
• Amelia Kerr’s brilliant spell (4 wickets for 22 runs) turned the game in Mumbai’s favor.
• Delhi Capitals fell short by 14 runs, giving Mumbai Indians their second WPL title.

The highly anticipated Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 final between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians on March 15 at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.

Road to the Final

Delhi Capitals qualified directly by topping the points table.

Mumbai Indians qualified after defeating Gujarat Giants by 47 runs in the playoffs.

Delhi Capitals Eye Maiden Title

Having become runners-up in the previous two editions, Meg Lanning's Delhi Capitals would be keen to win their inaugural WPL title. But they would be watchful against Mumbai Indians' Harmanpreet Kaur, who has an impressive record of performance in deciding games.

Significantly, Delhi have already won both their meetings against Mumbai this season so far and will aim to add a hat-trick of victories to their ledger in the final.

WPL 2025 Final – Match Details

Match: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals
Date: March 15, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai
Live Toss: 7:00 PM IST

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Squads

Delhi Capitals Squad

Meg Lanning (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Sneha Deepthi, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Taniyaa Bhatia, Nandini Kashyap, Sarah Bryce, Titas Sadhu.

Mumbai Indians Squad

Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amanjot Kaur, Yastika Bhatia (wk), Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Parunika Sisodia, Amandeep Kaur, Akshita Maheshwari, Jintimani Kalita, Saika Ishaque, Keerthana Balakrishnan, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon.

Where to Watch

Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: JioHotstar app & website

This last promises to be a thrilling battle between two titans of women's cricket. Will Delhi Capitals finally get a trophy, or will Mumbai Indians claim another trophy for themselves? Watch out for all the drama!

The Women's Premier League (WPL) resumes with a thrilling contest between MIW  and GGW  today The e;liminator. Enthusiasts are expecting these two powerful teams to face each other at the Brabourne Stadium.

Match Details:

• Match: GGW VS MIW 
• Date: March 13, 2025
• Time:  7:30 PM IST
• Venue:  Brabourne Stadium.

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MIW vs GGW Predicted Playing XI

MIW Playing XI

Hayley Mathews, Yastika Bhatia, Nat Sciver Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur, Amelia Kerr, S Sajana, G Kamalini, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Parunika Sisodia

GGW Playing XI

Beth Mooney, Kashvee Gautam, Harleen Deol, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Deandre Dottin, Bharti Fulmali, Simran Shaikh, Tanuja Kanwar Meghna Singh, Priya Mishra 

Ellyse Perry has become the sixth woman cricketer to score 9,000 runs in T20 cricket. She reached this milestone during a match in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 while playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Perry's Performance

Perry scored an unbeaten 49 off 38 balls, hitting 5 fours and 1 six. She built key partnerships:

• 59 runs with Smriti Mandhana (53) for the second wicket.
• 53 runs with Richa Ghosh (36) for the third wicket.

WPL's Highest Run-Scorer

With 972 runs in 25 innings, Perry is now the highest run-scorer in WPL history, surpassing Meg Lanning (939 runs in 26 innings).

9,000 T20 Runs Club

Perry joins an elite group of women cricketers with 9,000 T20 runs:

• Suzie Bates
• Sophie Devine
• Beth Mooney
• Meg Lanning
• Danni Wyatt

In T20 Internationals, Perry has scored 2,109 runs for Australia at an average of 30.12.

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Leading WPL 2025

Perry is also the highest run-scorer in WPL 2025, with 372 runs in 8 innings at an average of 93.00 and a strike rate of 148.80. Her top score this season is 90*.

Perry's outstanding form continues to make her one of the best batters in women's T20 cricket.

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The Women's Premier League (WPL) resumes with a thrilling contest between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Mumbai Indians (MI) today. Enthusiasts are expecting these two powerful teams to face each other at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Match Details:

• Match: RCBW VS MIW 
• Date: March 11, 2025
• Time:  7:30 PM IST
• Venue:  Mumbai.

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MIW Playing XI

Hayley Matthews, Yastika Bhatia (w), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Amelia Kerr, Sajeevan Sajana, G Kamalini, Amanjot Kaur, Sanskriti Gupta, Shabnim Ismail, Parunika Sisodia

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RCBW Playing XI

Smriti Mandhana(c), Sabbhineni Meghana, Ellyse Perry, Raghvi Bist, Richa Ghosh(w), Kanika Ahuja, Charlotte Dean, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh Thakur.