Indian cricket was changed forever when the Women premier league came into existence. An innovative franchise competition introduced in 2023, it made women's cricket a mainstream entertainment spectacle instead of a niche sport, and it was as passionate, high quality and popular as the men-only IPL. Four exciting seasons have had champions, record breakers, super stars who make millions of people in the world idolize them. Since the first win of Mumbai Indians to the latest 2026 win of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the WPL has provided the audience with regular drama, outstanding cricket, memorable moments, which extend beyond the sport to the aspects of culture. What is so interesting about the history of WPL? Heartbreak and domination went hand in hand, as the dominance oozed out of the Delhi Capitals, who made all four finals, but none of the titles; Mumbai Indians and RCB, on the other hand, evenly divided four championships between them. Every season entailed different stories: the genius of leadership among Meg Lanning, the skill of batting among Smriti Mandhana, the title of championship among Harmanpreet Kaur. As we look through the list of the winners in 2023 to 2026, each final, each winner, tells the story of the development of women in cricket at breathtaking pace. WPL Winners List From 2023 to 2026 Season Winner Winning Captain Winning Margin Runner-up Final Date 2023 Mumbai Indians Harmanpreet Kaur 7 wickets Delhi Capitals March 26, 2023 2024 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Smriti Mandhana 8 wickets Delhi Capitals March 17, 2024 2025 Mumbai Indians Harmanpreet Kaur 8 runs Delhi Capitals 2025 2026 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Smriti Mandhana 6 wickets Delhi Capitals February 5, 2026 Complete Details of Women’s Premier League Champions WPL 2023 — Mumbai Indians (Inaugural Champions) Image Source : WPL Mumbai Indians became WPL's first-ever champions, defeating Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, on March 26, 2023. The leadership of Captain Harmanpreet Kaur was decisive as it led her team through the uncertainties of the inaugural season into the path of the championship. This was an event that lasted between March 426 and the matches took place in Brabhoure stadium in Mumbai, and DY Patil stadium in Mumbai only. Delhi Capitals ruled league stages- they won six matches, +1.85 net run rate and won direct entry to the final. The net run rate was worse and Mumbai Indians were forced into an eliminator with UP Warriorz although they had the same points. What separated Mumbai? Experience. It was essential because of the experience of international captaincy of Harmanpreet, as well as the list of star players including Nat Sciver-Brunt and Hayley Matthews. They sent UP Warriorz in the eliminator then overcame Delhi in totality. The first victory made Mumbai the WPL force to reckon with, proving the worth of franchise cricket in women's game in spectacular fashion. RCB and Gujarat Giants did not perform well with only two victories. Also Read | What is the Fair Play Award in IPL & WPL? Meaning, Rules and Points System Explained WPL 2024 — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (First Title) Image Source : Sportzpics Royal Challengers Bengaluru captured their maiden WPL title, defeating Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, on March 17, 2024. The leadership of Captain Smriti Mandhana is a testament to how franchise cricket can be unpredictable in a way that is a marvel to behold as it turned RCB into champions, despite being the struggling team of 2023. The tournament was held between February 23 and March 17 in the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium of Bengaluru and the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Delhi Capitals once again led the league with six wins out of eight matches; Mumbai Indians came as the second with five wins. RCB was the third team to qualify with four wins - a vast improvement on the poor performance of two wins last season. What changed for RCB? Batting firepower. Mandhana has continually displayed brilliance accompanied by enhanced bowling attack, which made him a championship formula. Before they ruined the second consecutive final appearance of Delhi, they had killed Mumbai Indians. To the RCB franchise, which has been in constant pursuit of IPL glory, this WPL victory was a vindication of the organization, its management had the capability to bring in championships when the right mixes were made. Delhi's second final defeat established a worrying pattern. WPL 2025 — Mumbai Indians (Second Title) Image Source : Getty Images Mumbai Indians reclaimed WPL championship, defeating Delhi Capitals by 8 runs at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, in 2025. The second title of Captain Harmanpreet Kaur established her as the most successful captain in WPL in all the three seasons of the tournament. Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians once again ruled the league stages and concluded up in the first two positions and emerged the most reliable franchises in WPL by virtue of excellent performance. Gujarat Giants made it through to the third place surprisingly, an incredible improvement after the three finishes at the end of 2023-2024. Seeking to defend their champions RCB came fourth despite being winners last year, and UP Warriorz took the wooden spoon. The route of Mumbai was to kill Gujarat Giants to face a usual final opponent Delhi Capitals. What was special about the second championship of Mumbai? Consistency. They were first timers not accidental but long term success due to the depth of the squads, tactical acumen, championship spirit. The third straight final loss, all against Mumbai or RCB, caused serious questions as to the temperament of Delhi in knockout stages despite their dominance in the leagues. Mumbai's blueprint worked repeatedly: qualify comfortably, peak during eliminator/final. WPL 2026 — Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Second Title) Image Source : BCCI Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their second WPL title, defeating Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets at Kotambi Stadium, Vadodara, on February 5, 2026. The leadership of Captain Smriti Mandhana resulted in another championship, which was equal to the two titles acquired by Mumbai Indians during the first four seasons of WPL. Importantly, New Delhi captain Jemimah Rodrigues, who replaced Meg Lanning, featured in this final which was notable as it was three final defeats in a row. The spectacular 87-run by Mandhana spearheaded the successful chase by RCB in the high-scoring finale proving that she can play game-winning roles when championships were on the line. What defines RCB's 2026 triumph? Timing. Reaching its peak at the best moments, such as critical knockout games, RCB showed that it was a championship-caliber team that would distinguish between the champions and the ones who almost made it. They became a true WPL force along with Mumbai Indians as their two titles in 3 years (2024, 2026) confirmed them as a source of power. The fourth and final appearance of Delhi was the fourth consecutive defeat, the fourth consecutive appearance, forming an unfortunate record as the extreme brilliance without conversion into ultimate success. RCB's victory proved that championship windows must be seized immediately; opportunities don't guarantee repeated forever. Also Read | 7 Uncapped Players Who Can Make an Impact in WPL 2026 Conclusion Four seasons. Four champions. One heartbroken finalist. The history of WPL championship shows that there is a lovely competitive balance between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru with four titles respectively with each having a flawless record in the final. But four final appearances in a row with no single title is the best year in the long history of Delhi Capitals that cannot win the most coveted prize in the sporting world- the most vicious dilemma of cricket. Harmanpreet Kaur and Smriti Mandhana are the most successful captains in WPL with two championships each and their qualities of leadership that always distinguish winners and near-winners. WPL is already on the rise, and with increased viewership, talent development, and generation inspiration, these initial four seasons form the basis under which the future of women in cricket will be built. The tournament was proof that franchise cricket is a great way to get the women's game played as it has provided them with a long-term professional route that never existed before. Championship legacies are being forged; Delhi seeks breakthrough; others eye dynasty building.