BCCI announces WPL 2027 schedule across two cities

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced that the 2027 Women’s Premier League will run from January 14 to February 7, with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru opening against Mumbai Indians in Vadodara. The fifth edition will feature 22 matches split evenly between Vadodara and Mumbai. The opening leg is scheduled to run through January 24, with 11 matches in Vadodara. After a rest day, play moves to Mumbai on January 26 for the remaining 11 fixtures, including the playoffs. The league stage is set to conclude on February 3. The Eliminator is scheduled for February 5, followed by the final on February 7 at Brabourne Stadium, part of the Cricket Club of India, in Mumbai. All matches, including the playoffs, are scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. IST. The opener brings together the two teams that have won the WPL title, according to the schedule coverage. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the defending champions, while Mumbai Indians are former champions. The fixture list also includes Gujarat Giants, UP Warriorz and Delhi Capitals, completing the league’s five-team field. Under the announced playoff format, the teams finishing second and third in the...