The league stage of WPL 2026 is approaching its exciting end. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W) may have clinched their place at the playoff table, but for other four teams, it is a closely contested battle for the remaining two playoff positions with just five games to play.
There are several different 2026 WPL playoff plans, and here are all of them in detail, including what each team must do to keep their chances alive:
WPL 2026 Points Table (After Match 15)
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
| 1 | RCB-W (Q) | 6 | 5 | 1 | 10 | +1.236 |
| 2 | DC-W | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.169 |
| 3 | GG-W | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -0.341 |
| 4 | MI-W | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | +0.046 |
| 5 | UPW-W | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -0.769 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women: Almost Final-Bound
Remaining matches:
vs MI-W (Jan 26)
vs UPW-W (Jan 29)
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RCB-W have dominated the WPL 2026 tournament, having won five out of their first six games. They currently hold 10 points with the highest net run rate, which assures them of one of the two top spots in the tournament.
Just another victory and a place in the final is secured. Despite this, even two defeats may not affect them due to their massive NRR advantage. RCB-W are well placed and are currently a deciding force in determining other WPL 2026 scenarios.
Delhi Capitals Women: Control Their Own Destiny
Remaining matches:
vs RCB-W (Jan 24)
vs GG-W (Jan 27)
vs UPW-W (Feb 1)
Delhi Capitals Women is currently in the best shape of the rest.
Two wins guarantee playoff qualification
One win may be all it takes, depending upon the outcomes of the others.
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Even a six-point finish might ensure that they qualify if NRR is on their side
The match against Gujarat Giants is likely to be a make-or-break match for the team in WPL 2026.
Gujarat Giants Women: Momentum on Their Side
Remaining matches:
vs DC-W (Jan 27)
vs MI-W (Jan 30)
GG-W has more confidence and runs after the dominant win in the previous outing.
Two wins guarantee a playoff berth
One win keeps them firmly in contention
Even zero wins may still leave a small mathematical hope depending upon the outcomes of the others
Their qualifying prospects are greatly dependent on their match against DC-W, which may decide various WPL 2026 outcomes.
Mumbai Indians Women: Champions Under Pressure
Remaining matches:
vs RCB-W (Jan 26)
vs GG-W (Jan 30)
The two-time champions find themselves in unfamiliar terrain.
Winning in these matches MI-W shall have a possibility
A win might still keep them alive through NRR
The losses could lead them to rely on complex multi-team tie situations
MI-W must be executed near to perfection, coupled with a successful outcome elsewhere.
UP Warriorz Women: Long Shot, But Not Out
Remaining matches:
vs RCB-W (Jan 29)
vs DC-W (Feb 1)
UP-W finds themselves at the bottom with the worst net run-rate, therefore making their path the toughest.
Must win both remaining matches
Need Gujarat Giants to either get off to a flyer or else get bundled out as early as possible.
Any tie based on the NRR works big time against them.
UPW-W have the steepest climb among all WPL 2026 scenarios.
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