WPL 2027: MI face RCB in opener as Vadodara and Mumbai host fifth edition

Published 04 Nov 2026, 19:10 IST

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India has released the schedule for the fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League, set to run from 14 January to 7 February 2027. The tournament will be hosted in the Indian cities of Vadodara and Mumbai. The opening match on 14 January will see defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru host Mumbai Indians in Vadodara, and the final is slated for 7 February at Mumbai’s CCI ground.

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group Current article 04 Nov 2026, 19:10 IST

WPL 2027: MI face RCB in opener as Vadodara and Mumbai host fifth edition

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O Heraldo Center Herald Publications (Goa) 05 Nov 2026, 15:46 IST

RCB to Kick Off Title Defence Against Mumbai Indians as WPL 2027 Schedule Revealed

Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will open the fifth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2027) against two-time winners Mumbai Indians on January 14. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the entire 22-match tournament will be hosted across two venues…

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Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 04 Nov 2026, 23:58 IST

WPL 2027 complete schedule: RCB vs MI in opener - Full list of matches, venue, time in IST, & final squads of teams

The BCA Stadium in Vadodara and the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai will play hosts to WPL 2027 from January 14 to February 7. All the matches starts at 7:30 PM IST.

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