RCB-MI blockbuster clash to kick-off WPL 2027 season in Vadodara

The BCCI announced on Wednesday evening that Vadodara and Mumbai will host the WPL 2027 season, which commences on January 14th and culminates with the final on February 7th.

In what promises to be a blockbuster clash, defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Mumbai Indians in the tournament opener on January 14th. RCB then face Delhi Capitals on January 16th before taking on UP Warriorz on January 19th.

Smriti Mandhana and co. will wrap up the Vadodara leg with a clash against Gujarat Giants on January 22nd.

RCB’s Mumbai leg begins with a rematch against Mumbai Indians on January 26th, followed by a battle against Delhi Capitals on January 29th. The final two league games are against UP Warriorz on January 31st and Gujarat Giants on  February 2nd.

Notably, Mumbai and Vadodara will host 11 games each. The first 11 league games will be played in Vadodara from January 14th to 24th, before the caravan moves to the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai after a day’s break.

Brabourne will host nine league games from January 26th to February 3rd, followed by the Eliminator on February 5th and the final on February 7th.

All games in the tournament start at 7:30 PM IST.

You can access the full schedule of the tournament here.