By Admin 
In the fourth edition of the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2026) on Friday, Gujarat Giants confirmed their place in the playoffs by defeating Mumbai Indians by 11 runs. However, this team captained by Harmanpreet Kaur has not been out of the tournament. Which other team will play the eliminator match with Gujarat will be decided by the result of Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriors match on Sunday. Know the points table of WPL and the equation to reach the eliminator match.
First of all let us tell you about the format of the Women’s Premier League. A total of 5 teams participated in the tournament. Under the double round robin, each team plays 2-2 matches against the other 4 teams, i.e. a total of 8 matches. The first team in the points table directly enters the finals, which RCB did in the ongoing edition. The second and third place teams play eliminator matches. The fourth and fifth placed teams are eliminated. The winner of the eliminator match becomes the second finalist.
Women’s Premier League points table (after 19 matches)
- RCB- Match-8, Won- 6, Lost- 2, Points- 12, Net Run Rate- +1.247
- GG- Match-8, Won- 5, Lost- 3, Points- 10, Net Run Rate- -0.168
- MI- Match-8, Won- 3, Lost- 5, Points- 6, Net Run Rate- +0.059
- DC- Match-7, Won- 3, Lost- 4, Points- 6, Net Run Rate- -0.164
- UPW- Match-7, Won- 2, Lost- 5, Points- 4, Net Run Rate- -1.146
How can Mumbai Indians qualify?
After losing to Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians have depended on the Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriors match to be held on Sunday. If UP Warriors defeat Delhi then Mumbai Indians will remain at third position. Delhi and Mumbai have 6-6 points, but on the basis of net run rate, Mumbai is in a better position.
Delhi Capitals only want victory
Delhi Capitals will just have to defeat UP Warriors, no matter what the difference in runs is. By winning, Delhi’s points will be 8, it will be above Mumbai Indians in the points table and will qualify for the eliminator match.
UP Warriors’ hopes are almost over
UP Warriors wanted Gujarat Giants to beat Mumbai Indians by a big margin, but Gujarat won by 11 runs. This has dealt a blow to UP Warriors’ hopes of reaching the eliminator. Although UP is not officially out of the race yet, it is almost impossible for them to reach.