this Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Officially became the first team to directly qualify for the league WPL 2026 Finals. follow one Eight-Gate Dominance Victory Exceed UP warrior January 29, MandanaLead the team to the top of the standings.

RCB enters WPL 2026 finals

With 12 points from 8 games and a net rating of +1.247, no other team can surpass them at the top of the table. This marks a major milestone for the team, showcasing their consistency after a record-breaking six-game winning streak earlier this season. Fans can now look forward to seeing the ‘red and gold’ team compete for the title on February 5 in Vadodara. Grace Harris and Nadine de Klerk Having played an important role in this journey, the latter currently holds the Purple Hat.

WPL 2026 Playoffs DC, MI, GG and UPW Qualifying Scenarios

1. Gujarat Giants(GG)

The Giants currently occupy the second spot 8 points from 7 games. Their fate is entirely in their own hands as they prepare for their final league match mumbai indians. A win would take them to 10 points and ensure a spot in the knockout rounds regardless of other results. Even if they lose, they can still qualify if the loss is small enough to keep their NRR above the pursuers.

• Current status: 2nd place (8 points, NRR -0.271)
• Must do: Defeated MI on January 30 and secured a playoff spot.
• fall back: If they lose, they definitely want DC to lose to UPW to keep the top three spots.

2. Mumbai Indians (MI)

Defending champions find themselves in ‘do or die’ situation 6 points from 7 games. Their healthy positive NRR (+0.146) is their biggest asset in a potential tiebreaker. To qualify, MI had to beat gujarat giants They scored 8 points in the last game and passed them on NRR. A loss would put them in a six-point hole, leaving them dependent on UP warrior beat delhi capitals.

• Current status: 3rd place (6 points, NRR +0.146)
• Must do: Beat Gujarat Giants to reach 8 points.
• fall back: If they lose, they’ll need DC to lose their last game badly to stay in third place in NRR.

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3. Delhi Capital City (DC)

Delhi Capitals are currently ranked fourth 6 points from 7 games And is feeling the pressure after recent losses. Their last league match will be against UP Warriorz on February 1 and they must win this game to gain 8 points. As their NRR is currently negative (-0.164), they not only need to win but also hope that the outcome of the GG vs MI match goes in their favour. If both MI and DC win, the three-way NRR battle will be 8 points.

• Current status: Fourth place (6 points, NRR -0.164)
• Must do: Defeat the UP Warriorz and significantly increase their NRR.
• Imagine: MI will benefit the most if they lose to GG, as a win will guarantee DC a third place finish.

4.UP Warrior (UPW)

Warriors are at the bottom of the standings 4 points from 7 games and face the steepest climbs. After a heavy loss to RCB, their NRR plummeted to -1.146, making a top-three finish mathematically difficult, but not impossible. They have to beat Delhi Capitals by a big margin to get 6 points and hope Mumbai Indians lose the last game by an equally big margin. Their qualification depends on the smooth running of multiple results and a miraculous turnaround in the NRR.

• Current status: 5th place (4 points, NRR -1.146)
• Must do: Defeated Delhi Capitals by a huge margin on February 1.
• Dependencies: Need MI to lose to GG and hope NRR swings to overcome the huge deficit.

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