Goa, Nov. 5 -- Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will open the fifth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL 2027) against two-time winners Mumbai Indians on January 14. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed that the entire 22-match tournament will be hosted across two venues: Vadodara and Mumbai.

Following the opener, UP Warriorz-who made substantial moves during the recent player auction by securing Australian captain Sophie Molineux for Rs.1.10 crore-will launch their campaign against Gujarat Giants on January 15. Delhi Capitals, four-time tournament runners-up, will play their first match against RCB on January 16.

The initial leg of the tournament comprises 11 fixtures hosted at the Vadodara In...