Just days before the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 kicks off, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals face a setback as Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland, experienced Australian all-rounders, withdraw from the tournament due to personal reasons. Sayali Satghare, Mumbai’s domestic player and former Gujarat Giants squad member, will replace Perry for Royal Challengers Bengaluru at a reserve price of INR 30 lakh. Delhi Capitals have chosen Alana King, an Australian leg-spinner with 27 T20I appearances and 27 wickets, as Sutherland’s replacement at a reserve price of INR 60 lakh.
Tara Norris, a left-arm medium pacer, has been selected to represent the USA national team at the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal from January 18 to February 1, 2026, making her unavailable for the Women’s Premier League 2026. UP Warriorz have enlisted Charli Knott, an uncapped Australian all-rounder, as Norris’ replacement at a reserve price of INR 10 lakh.
The Women’s Premier League 2026 is scheduled to take place from January 9 to February 5, 2026, at DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Baroda Cricket Association Stadium in Vadodara. The tournament will commence with Mumbai Indians Women facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the 2024 champions, at DY Patil Stadium, with the final set to be held at Vadodara on February 5.
