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As the tournament gone past 5 matches in the WPL 2026, we are currently in the Navi Mumbai leg and we saw a high scoring game last night in front of a packed crowd. But as per the latest news several WPL matches around the municipal election period remain uncertain due to security concerns. The fixtures most affected are Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz on January 14 and Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz on January 15 which are likely to be played without spectators.
These matches could be played behind closed doors, with no spectators allowed, due to municipal corporation elections in Navi Mumbai on January 15. The BCCI may be forced to go ahead without fans, as the police will not be able to provide adequate security in Mumbai given that they will be on election duty.
According to a report by ESPNcricinfo, the police have formally informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India that election duties will stretch security resources, making it impossible to provide adequate cover on polling day. As a result, matches on January 15 will be held behind closed doors, while clarity is still awaited for games on January 14 and January 16.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia told Sportstar on Monday. “We may have to host those two matches (on January 14 and 15) without any crowd. We are contemplating that idea after the police intimation, but as of now, no decision has been taken,”
The WPL schedule was announced on November 29, well before the municipal election date was made public on December 15. After this WPL committee was informed, but there was very little time left to change plans. This made it difficult to rearrange logistics for the matches scheduled in Navi Mumbai. So we can expect an official statement soon regarding the matches which might be played behind closed doors.
