The league stage of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is forwarding towards a dramatic end. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) securing a place in the finals, the attention now is on the WPL Eliminator scenarios, where Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, and UP Warriorz are fastened into an intense battle. There are only two matches left, and each over, wicket and run will count. WPL Points Table Recent Snapshot. Before immersing in scenarios, the current situation looks as follows: Team Points Net Run Rate (NRR) Gujarat Giants 8 -0.271 Mumbai Indians 6 0.146 Delhi Capitals 6 -0.164 UP Warriorz 4 -1.146 At the second position with eight points is Gujarat Giants having a negative NRR, which implies that their chances to qualify are far from guaranteed. Gujarat Giants: Win and You are In! The equation is simple in case of Gujarat Titans. A victory against Mumbai Indians, no matter by how much, will ensure them a place in the playoffs. However, losing will open the door for Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians both, to creep into the Eliminator. Mumbai Indians: NRR Advantage. Mumbai Indians have a good card, the highest NRR among all competitors. A victory over Gujarat Giants will ensure that MI gets a playoff spot. MI could qualify even in defeat, on one condition, that UP Warriorz win over Delhi Capitals, provided the margin of defeat of MI is not enormous. Delhi Capitals: Must Win Attitude. In the case of Delhi Capitals, it is almost a knock out match against the UP Warriorz. A victory immediately takes DC into the playoffs. In case they fail, net run rate calculations and MI vs GG outcome will play a big role in qualification. The fact that DC has a slightly higher NRR than GG is keeping them alive, but the margins count. UP Warriorz: A Mathematical Miracle Needed. The hardest road lies in front of UP Warriorz (at the bottom of the table). Two outcomes in their favor and a colossal NRR change is their only hope. They not only require Gujarat Giants to defeat Mumbai Indians in a convincing manner, but also defeat Delhi Capitals with an exceptional margin, which has hardly been witnessed in the history of WPL. Thoughts to End: Drama till the Last Ball! The WPL Eliminator race, with only two matches left, is captivating . Be it Gujarat Giants in a jittery position or UP Warriorz with a mountain to climb, either way, it is all tension, drama and edge-of-the-seat cricket. One thing that is definite? The WPL 2026 league stage will not go down without a fight! FAQs Q:Who will play the eliminator in WPL?A:Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants will play the eliminator in WPL 2025 on 3rd February, 2025. Q:How can UPW qualify for the WPL playoffs?A:UPW can no more qualify for the WPL playoffs as it sits at the bottom of the table with just 6 points. Q:Is there any chance for RCB to qualify for WPL?A:RCB was the first team to qualify with 10 points and has made it's spot in the finals. Q:How do the playoffs work in WPL?A:There is only an eliminator match between the 2nd highest and 3rd highest team in the points table. The winning team in the eliminator match faces the highest scorers in the points table in the final match.
