by The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association’s April 30, 2026, player draft in Gwalior just wrapped, and if you’ve been refreshing MPCA’s Instagram for official squad confirmations, you can stop scrolling.
We’ve compiled the full, verified Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2026 Teams rosters for all five competing franchises, plus the context you need to follow the tournament’s most competitive season yet.
Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2026 Teams
No unconfirmed rumors, no scattered tweet threads, just the details that matter for fans of women’s cricket across central India.
MPWL 2026: The Most Expanded Edition Yet
Organized by the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), the Madhya Pradesh Women’s League is the state’s only franchise-based women’s T20 tournament, built to give local talent a structured, high-pressure platform between club cricket and the national domestic circuit.
The 2026 edition is a landmark one: expanded from 3 to 5 franchises, with two brand-new sides joining the competition.
Defending champions Chambal Ghariyals will face off against returning 2025 runners-up Bundelkhand Bulls, winless debutants Bhopal Wolves, and the two new entrants, making this the most stacked MPWL season to date.
If you’re searching for the Madhya Pradesh women’s league 2026 teams list, all five sides are confirmed, and we’ve broken down every roster below.
Complete Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2026 Teams & Official Squads
1. Chambal Ghariyals (Defending Champions)
The only unbeaten side of the 2025 season, the Ghariyals return with 10 players from their championship roster intact, anchored by two elite icon players: Indian national team all-rounder Pooja Vastrakar and consistent domestic seamer Rahila Firdous. Their 2025 campaign saw them win both round-robin matches by 7+ wickets, and they’ve added 19-year-old leg-spinner Siddhi Dubey (top wicket-taker at the 2025 MP Under-19 Women’s T20 tournament) to their bowling ranks for 2026.
Full Squad:
- Jincy George
- Dhani Buchade
- Aditi Panwar
- Vaishnavi Singh
- Avni Tater
- Purvi Khanaa
- Aditi Tiwari
- Somiya Ali Ans
- Pooja Vastrakar (Icon)
- Rachna Yadav
- Rahila Firdous (Icon)
- Khyati Shukla
- Kanishka Thakur
- Siddhi Dubey
- Anamika Raghuwanshi
Key strength: Unmatched winning culture, plus access to a current Indian international all-rounder who can single-handedly change the outcome of close matches.
2. Bundelkhand Bulls (2025 Runners-Up)
Finishing just one win short of the 2025 title, the Bulls have the largest squad in the 2026 tournament at 15 players, led by icon player and top-order batter Shuchi Upadhyay, who averaged 42.3 runs per innings in the 2025 edition. After their campaign was derailed by weak death bowling, the team management added 4 new pace and spin options to their roster, including 20-year-old all-rounder Payal Balmik, who led the 2025 MP inter-district T20 tournament in runs.
Full Squad:
- Anushka Sharma
- Mahi Thakur
- Muskan Biswas
- Honey Yadav
- Dakshita Yadav
- Yashashwini B
- Maya Marskole
- Khayti Jain
- Shuchi Upadhyay (Icon)
- Disha Sharma
- Ananya Dubey
- Payal Balmik
- Suhani Sharma
- Vaidehi Rajput
- Suditi Vashistha
Key strength: Roster flexibility from their large squad size, plus targeted off-season moves to fix the gaps that cost them the 2025 title.
3. Bhopal Wolves (2025 Winless Debutants)
After going winless through the inaugural 2025 campaign, the Wolves have completely revamped their 15-player squad, with 7 new faces including icon all-rounder Aayushi Shukla, who was the only player from the 2025 squad to average over 25 runs per innings. The management prioritized spin options suited to Madhya Pradesh’s dry, turning pitches, adding 3 new spinners to their ranks.
Full Squad:
- Sanskriti Gupta
- Tamanna C
- Hanshikha Kirar
- Vaishnavi Vyas
- Anjali Patidar
- Rishita Parihar
- Saanvi Bhawsar
- Janhvi Rajput
- Aayushi Shukla (Icon)
- Reena Yadav
- Priyanka Koushal
- Anshula Rao
- Roshani Kumari
- Vanshika P
- Kajal
Key strength: Zero title pressure and high motivation to prove themselves after a difficult debut season, with a reinforced spin attack suited to home conditions.
4. Gwalior Shernis (New 2026 Franchise)
One of two 2026 additions, the Shernis represent the historic city of Gwalior, with home-ground advantage from the draft being held in the city itself. 8 of their 13 players are from Gwalior district, giving them a tight local core, anchored by a trio of experienced icon players: Nuzhat Parween, Kranti Gaud, and Soumya Tiwari, all of whom have over 6 years of senior domestic cricket experience.
Full Squad:
- Nuzhat Parween (Icon)
- Jiya Jethwa
- Soumya Tiwari (Icon)
- Tanvi Upadhyay
- Kranti Gaud (Icon)
- Ishana Swami
- Khushi Yadav
- Riya Yadav
- Anaadi Tagde
- Unnati Bagora
- Aashna Patidar
- Sakshi Pachor
- Shreya Dixit
Key strength: Deep local roots and a veteran core of icon players with years of high-pressure domestic cricket experience.
5. Royal Nimar Eagles (New 2026 Franchise)
The second new 2026 entrant, the Eagles draw from the Nimar region of western Madhya Pradesh, with 6 players having experience in Indore’s competitive local women’s T20 league. Their compact 13-player squad is led by dual icon players Nikita Singh and Vaishnavi Sharma, both hard-hitting top-order batters who averaged over 30 runs per innings in the 2025 MP Women’s T20 League.
Full Squad:
- Nikita Singh (Icon)
- Vaishnavi Sharma (Icon)
- Dipti Singh
- Muskan Yogi
- Soniya Singh
- Khushi Yadav
- Yamini Billore
- Kalyani Jadhav
- Janvi Rai
- Lakshita Mahe
- Tanishka Sen
- Harshita Singh
- Rishika Jain
Key strength: A clear, batting-first team identity built around proven local performers, with the unpredictable energy of a debut franchise that has already built strong regional fan support.
MPWL 2026 Squad Cheat Sheet: Sizes, Icons & 2025 Finishes
| Team | 2025 Finish | Squad Size | Icon Player(s) | Title Contender? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambal Ghariyals | 1st (Champions) | 15 | Pooja Vastrakar, Rahila Firdous | Yes (favorite) |
| Bundelkhand Bulls | 2nd (Runners-Up) | 15 | Shuchi Upadhyay | Yes |
| Bhopal Wolves | 3rd (Winless) | 15 | Aayushi Shukla | Dark horse |
| Gwalior Shernis | N/A (New) | 13 | Nuzhat Parween, Kranti Gaud, Soumya Tiwari | Playoff dark horse |
| Royal Nimar Eagles | N/A (New) | 13 | Nikita Singh, Vaishnavi Sharma | Playoff dark horse |
3 Storylines That Will Define MPWL 2026
Beyond the rosters, these are the narratives that will shape the tournament:
- Can Chambal Ghariyals become the first MPWL team to win back-to-back titles? With their core intact and Pooja Vastrakar in form, they’re the clear favorites, but the expanded league means more competition than ever before.
- Can either new franchise make the playoffs in their debut season? Gwalior Shernis have home-ground advantage and a veteran core, while Royal Nimar Eagles have a stacked top order – both have the talent to upset higher-ranked sides.
- Will Bhopal Wolves turn their 2025 winless campaign into a playoff spot? The team has clearly invested in fixing its weaknesses, and its low-pressure, hungry roster could make it the tournament’s surprise package.
Why MPWL 2026 Is a Launchpad for Indian Women’s Cricket
For fans who mostly follow international cricket, the MPWL might seem like a small state-level tournament, but it’s a critical stepping stone for many of India’s future women’s cricket stars.
The BCCI has repeatedly prioritized expanding state-level women’s T20 leagues to build national team depth, and the MPWL’s structured franchise format gives young players access to high-pressure match experience they can’t get in local club cricket.
Case in point: 3 players from the 2025 MPWL squads were called up to the Madhya Pradesh senior women’s team for the 2025-26 Senior Women’s T20 Trophy, including Bhopal Wolves’ Aayushi Shukla.
Icon players like Pooja Vastrakar also spend time mentoring younger squad members during the tournament, raising the overall standard of play across the state.
FAQs
- How many teams are in the Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2026?
Five franchises are competing: Chambal Ghariyals, Bundelkhand Bulls, Bhopal Wolves, Gwalior Shernis, and Royal Nimar Eagles, expanded from 3 teams in the 2025 edition.
- Which MPWL 2026 team has the most icon players?
Gwalior Shernis have three icon players (Nuzhat Parween, Kranti Gaud, Soumya Tiwari), the most of any team in the tournament.
- How many players are on each MPWL 2026 squad?
Squad sizes range from 13 to 15 players: Chambal Ghariyals, Bundelkhand Bulls, and Bhopal Wolves have 15 players each, while new franchises Gwalior Shernis and Royal Nimar Eagles have 13 players each.
- Will MPWL 2026 matches be streamed for free?
Official broadcast and streaming partners have not been announced yet by the MPCA. Fans can check the MPCA’s official website and social media channels for updates closer to the tournament start date.
- Can MPWL 2026 players get selected for the Indian women’s national team?
Yes. The MPWL is a key talent identification platform for BCCI selectors, and strong performances in the tournament can lead to selections for state senior teams and eventually national youth and senior squads.
- Who won the inaugural MPWL season in 2025?
The Chambal Ghariyals won the first-ever MPWL title in 2025, finishing the round-robin stage unbeaten with two wins from two matches.
Conclusion:
The Madhya Pradesh Women’s League 2026 is shaping up to be the most exciting edition of the tournament yet.
With two hungry new franchises, a defending champion stacked with national talent, and two returning sides determined to claim the title, every match is set to be a tight, competitive contest.
Whether you’re a long-time MP cricket follower or new to women’s domestic cricket, this is a tournament worth following.
