The Madhya Pradesh Women’s T20 League 2026 (WMPL T20 2026) runs from June 4 to June 11, 2026, with all 10 matches at the Daly College Ground, Indore.
Five franchises, Bhopal Wolves, Bundelkhand Bulls, Chambal Ghariyals, Gwalior Shernis, and Royal Nimar Eagles, fight for the inaugural Scindia Cup women’s title.
Organised by the GDCA under MPCA, the tournament uses a double round-robin format and feeds directly into India’s WPL pipeline. Here is the full schedule, squad list, and every player to follow.
WMPL T20 2026 At A Glance
Before the fixtures, here is the quick snapshot every fan needs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Women’s Madhya Pradesh League T20 2026 |
| Dates | June 4 to June 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Daly College Ground, Indore |
| Format | Double Round-Robin + Playoffs |
| Teams | 5 franchises |
| Matches | 10 league + playoffs |
| Organiser | GDCA under MPCA |
| Defending Champions | Bhopal Wolves (2025 winners) |
| Broadcast | Star Sports 1, Star Sports Select |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Women’s MPL T20 2026 Full Schedule & Fixtures
Every match starts at Daly College Ground, Indore. Morning fixtures begin at 10:00 AM IST while afternoon games are slotted for 3:00 PM IST.
Notably, the schedule front-loads the league phase, so all five teams play their first game inside 24 hours. As a result, fans get back-to-back action right from day one.
| Date | Day | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Jun | Thu | OPENER: Chambal Ghariyals vs Gwalior Shernis | Daly College Ground | 10:00 AM |
| 4 Jun | Thu | Bhopal Wolves vs Bundelkhand Bulls | Daly College Ground | Afternoon |
| 5 Jun | Fri | Royal Nimar Eagles vs Chambal Ghariyals | Daly College Ground | 10:00 AM |
| 5 Jun | Fri | Gwalior Shernis vs Bhopal Wolves | Daly College Ground | Afternoon |
| 6 Jun | Sat | Bundelkhand Bulls vs Royal Nimar Eagles | Daly College Ground | 10:00 AM |
| 6 Jun | Sat | Chambal Ghariyals vs Bhopal Wolves | Daly College Ground | Afternoon |
| 7 Jun | Sun | Gwalior Shernis vs Bundelkhand Bulls | Daly College Ground | 10:00 AM |
| 8 Jun | Mon | Royal Nimar Eagles vs Bhopal Wolves | Daly College Ground | 10:00 AM |
| 9 Jun | Tue | Bundelkhand Bulls vs Chambal Ghariyals | Daly College Ground | 10:00 AM |
| 10 Jun | Wed | Royal Nimar Eagles vs Gwalior Shernis | Daly College Ground | 10:00 AM |
| 11 Jun | Thu | League Stage Tie-Breakers / Final Pool Placement | Holkar / Daly College | Afternoon |
| 12 Jun | Fri | WOMEN’S ELIMINATOR: (2nd Place vs 3rd Place) | Holkar Stadium | TBC (Afternoon) |
| 13 Jun | Sat | GRAND FINAL: (1st Place vs Winner of Eliminator) | Holkar Stadium | TBC (Evening) |
All 5 Women’s MPL T20 2026 Teams
Five franchises feature in the women’s competition. Of these, Gwalior Shernis and Royal Nimar Eagles join as new entrants in 2026, while the other three return from last season.
| Team | Region | Owner | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhopal Wolves | Bhopal | HMG Centre For Sports Excellence | Returning |
| Bundelkhand Bulls | Bundelkhand | RW Group | Returning |
| Chambal Ghariyals | Chambal | Devraj Hospital | Returning |
| Gwalior Shernis | Gwalior | JK Cement | New (2026) |
| Royal Nimar Eagles | Nimar | New Franchise | New (2026) |
Women’s MPL T20 2026 Squads & Players List
Each squad blends state-level domestic players with a handful of WPL-experienced names. Here is the full breakdown by franchise.
Bhopal Wolves Squad
The Bhopal Wolves, backed by RK Sports World and HMG Centre, lean heavily on all-rounders. Captain-in-waiting Sanskriti Gupta anchors a deep batting unit.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Tamanna Choudhary | Batter |
| Vanshika Prajapati | Batter |
| Reena Yadav | Batter |
| Roshani Kumari | Batter |
| Anjali Patidar | Batter |
| Anshula Rao | Bowler |
| Janhvi Rajput | Bowler |
| Kajal | Bowler |
| Disha Sharma | Bowler |
| Sanskriti Gupta | All-rounder |
| Hanshikha Kirar | All-rounder |
| Aayushi Shukla | All-rounder |
| Priyanka Koushal | All-rounder |
| Rishita Parihar | All-rounder |
| Saanvi Bhawsar | All-rounder |
| Vaishnavi Vyas | Wicket-keeper |
Bundelkhand Bulls Women Squad
Bundelkhand Bulls boast a pace-heavy bowling attack. Specifically, five frontline bowlers give them the deepest seam options in the league.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Ananya Dubey | Batter |
| Mahi Thakur | Batter |
| Suditi Vashistha | Batter |
| Muskan Biswas | Bowler |
| Shuchi Upadhyay | Bowler |
| Honey Yadav | Bowler |
| Dakshita Yadav | Bowler |
| Maya Marskole | Bowler |
| Anushka Sharma | All-rounder |
| Khyati Jain | All-rounder |
| Yashashwini Bohare | All-rounder |
| Payal Balmik | All-rounder |
| Suhani Sharma | Wicket-keeper |
| Vaidehi Rajput | Wicket-keeper |
Chambal Ghariyals Women Squad
Chambal Ghariyals own the league’s marquee signing: Pooja Vastrakar, the India all-rounder and MI capped WPL player. Consequently, they enter as the team to beat on paper.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Jincy George | Batter |
| Kanishka Thakur | Batter |
| Somiya Ali Ansari | Batter |
| Siddhi Dubey | Batter |
| Aditi Panwar | Bowler |
| Dhani Buchade | Bowler |
| Anamika Raghuwanshi | Bowler |
| Khyati Shukla | Bowler |
| Purvi Khanna | Bowler |
| Pooja Vastrakar | All-rounder |
| Rachna Yadav | All-rounder |
| Vaishnavi Singh | All-rounder |
| Avni Tater | All-rounder |
| Aditi Tiwari | All-rounder |
| Rahila Firdous | Wicket-keeper |
Gwalior Shernis Squad
Gwalior Shernis, the JK Cement-owned new franchise, ride on Soumya Tiwari, the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup-winning India batter. Moreover, their bowling unit features four specialist spinners suited to slow Indore tracks.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Soumya Tiwari | Batter |
| Aashna Patidar | Batter |
| Ishana Swami | Batter |
| Vani Partani | Bowler |
| Anaadi Tagde | Bowler |
| Jiya Jethwa | Bowler |
| Tanvi Upadhyay | Bowler |
| Shreya Dixit | All-rounder |
| Khushi Yadav | All-rounder |
| Riya Yadav | All-rounder |
| Unnati Bagora | All-rounder |
| Nuzhat Parween | Wicket-keeper |
| Sakshi Pachore | Wicket-keeper |
Royal Nimar Eagles Women Squad
Royal Nimar Eagles enter as 2026 debutants. They build around uncapped Nimar-region prospects, but their six-strong bowling unit gives them serious bite in powerplay overs.
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Janvi Rai | Batter |
| Soniya Singh | Batter |
| Lakshita Maheshwari | Batter |
| Vaishnavi Sharma | Bowler |
| Dipti Singh | Bowler |
| Muskan Yogi | Bowler |
| Khushi Yadav | Bowler |
| Rashi Soni | Bowler |
| Saloni Paswan | Bowler |
| Nikita Singh | All-rounder |
| Kalyani Jadhav | All-rounder |
| Rishika Jain | All-rounder |
| Tanishka Sen | All-rounder |
| Yamini Billore | Wicket-keeper |
| Harshita Singh | Wicket-keeper |
Star Players to Watch in WMPL T20 2026
A handful of names will pull crowds and IPL-style scouting attention to Indore. Specifically, these five players carry the biggest stakes.
- Pooja Vastrakar (Chambal Ghariyals) – India all-rounder with 101 international wickets across formats. She is the league’s only currently-active India cap.
- Soumya Tiwari (Gwalior Shernis) – Hit the winning runs in the 2023 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup final. Now a Madhya Pradesh senior regular.
- Sanskriti Gupta (Bhopal Wolves) – Defending champions’ all-format leader. Strong powerplay striker with a domestic strike rate above 130.
- Tamanna Choudhary (Bhopal Wolves) – Top-order opener and the Wolves’ main batting anchor across the 2025 winning campaign.
- Maya Marskole (Bundelkhand Bulls) – Madhya Pradesh’s tribal pace prospect, tipped as a future WPL trial pick.
Where to Watch WMPL T20 2026 Live
Fans across India can follow every WMPL T20 2026 match through both TV and streaming. Coverage is free on JioHotstar’s domestic cricket package.
| Platform | Coverage |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast (India) | Star Sports 1, Star Sports Select |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar app and website |
| Official League Site | mpleaguet20.com |
| Social Updates | @mpleaguet20 (Instagram, X) |
Tournament Format & Points System
The WMPL T20 2026 follows a double round-robin structure. Each of the five teams plays the other four twice, which produces 10 league matches in total.
Subsequently, the top two sides on the points table qualify for the final. Therefore, every game carries direct knockout weight, since there is no Eliminator or Qualifier 2 cushion.
- Win – 2 points
- Tie / No Result – 1 point each
- Loss – 0 points
- Tiebreaker – Net Run Rate (NRR), then head-to-head record
Why the Women’s MPL T20 2026 Matters
Beyond the trophy, the league acts as a direct WPL scouting ground. Indeed, WPL franchises sent observers to the 2025 final, and reports confirm similar plans for this season.
Additionally, the tournament gives Madhya Pradesh’s domestic women cricketers their only televised platform. As a result, performances here can shortcut a player’s path into the senior India set-up.
Final Word
The WMPL T20 2026 packs 10 fixtures, five franchises, and two India-pedigree headliners into a tight nine-day window.
Bhopal Wolves defend their crown, but Chambal Ghariyals’ Vastrakar signing and Gwalior Shernis’ Tiwari pick threaten an upset.
Keep this schedule bookmarked, tune in to JioHotstar from June 4, and watch for the next WPL star to emerge from Indore.