India, Nov. 4 -- The BCCI has released the schedule for the fifth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL). The tournament is scheduled to begin on January 14 and will run until February 7, 2027. Vadodara and Mumbai will be the two host cities for the upcoming edition.

The fifth edition will feature 22 matches in total. The tournament will get underway with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on two-time champions Mumbai Indians in the opening fixture on January 14. Vadodara will host the first leg of the competition, comprising 11 matches. The action in Vadodara will conclude on January 24, with UP Warriorz and Gujarat Giants facing each other in the final fixture of the leg.

The action will then shift to Mumbai f...