RCB vs DC WPL 2026 Final: Mandhana, Voll power RCB to title with commanding chase against DC
Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched the WPL 2026 title with a 204 chase, overcoming Delhi Capitals in a high-pressure final at Vadodara.
The two sides have already met earlier this season in the second match of WPL 2026 on January 10, where Gujarat Giants edged past UP Warriorz by 10 runs.
UP Warriorz’ Harleen Deol takes a catch to dismiss Mumbai Indians' Nicola Carey during the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 match between UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians Women at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Saturday, January 17, 2026. (Photo: IANS)
The 14th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 will be played today between Ashleigh Gardner-led Gujarat Giants and Meg Lanning’s UP Warriorz at the BCA Stadium, Vadodara. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT).
UP Warriorz come into the contest on the back of two consecutive wins, while Gujarat Giants, who are hosting this leg of the tournament, are currently enduring a three-match losing streak.
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The two sides have already met earlier this season in the second match of WPL 2026 on January 10, where Gujarat Giants edged past UP Warriorz by 10 runs. Batting first, GG posted an imposing 207 for 4, while UP Warriorz mounted a strong chase but eventually fell short at 197 for 8 in a high-scoring thriller.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already sealed qualification for the playoffs and sit comfortably at the top of the points table with five wins from five matches. UP Warriorz are placed third, whereas Gujarat Giants remain at the bottom of the standings.
Gujarat Giants have signed Jintimani Kalita as an injury replacement for Titas Sadhu for the remainder of the Women’s Premier League 2026. Kalita, a left-handed batter and right-arm medium pacer, previously represented Mumbai Indians in the WPL and brings valuable league experience, having featured in 13 matches across the last three editions of the tournament.
The GG vs. UPW match will be played on Thursday, 22 January 2026.
The match will take place at the BCA Stadium (Kotambi), Vadodara.
The toss is scheduled for 7:00 PM IST.
The match will start at 7:30 PM IST.
The live telecast will be available on the Star Sports Network.
The match will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
UP Warriorz (Predicted XI)
Meg Lanning (c), Kiran Navgire, Phoebe Litchfield, Harleen Deol, Chloe Tryon/Deandra Dottin, Shweta Sehrawat, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Ecclestone, S Asha, Shikha Pandey, Kranti Gaud
Gujarat Giants (Predicted XI)
Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Anushka Sharma, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Kanika Ahuja, Georgia Wareham, Bharti Fulmali, Kashvee Gautam, Tanuja Kanwar, Renuka Singh, Happy Kumari/Titas Sadhu
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