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Multiple Women's Premier League Matches Likely to Be Played Behind Closed Doors This Week; Here's Why – Firstpost
Matches on January 14 and 15 at DY Patil Stadium may have no spectators due to stretched security from municipal elections, affecting ticket sales and scheduling.
- Two WPL fixtures in Navi Mumbai on January 14 and 15 are likely behind closed doors after police told the BCCI they cannot provide sufficient security during the municipal election.
- Police say the fixture–election overlap will stretch security resources beyond capacity, and the WPL schedule release on November 29 preceded the election declaration on December 15; the WPL committee was updated soon after.
- The official WPL ticketing site shows no listings for January 14, January 15 or January 16, while tickets are sold for the January 17 double‑header at DY Patil Stadium.
- Fans face the prospect of missing live WPL matches if organisers confirm spectator bans, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India has not issued an official statement, leaving many uncertain after near-capacity opening fixture attendance.
- BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said no decision has been taken after the police intimation, signalling organisers are still weighing options as normal operations appear set to resume soon and the tournament moves to Vadodara.
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Multiple Women's Premier League matches likely to be played behind closed doors this week; here's why – Firstpost
UP Warriorz face Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians on Wednesday and Thursday respectively while Gujarat Giants are up against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. All three fixtures, however, are likely to be played behind closed doors.
·Mumbai, India
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WPL 2026: Matches to be held behind closed doors for two days due to local election in Navi Mumbai
Two WPL 2026 matches will be held behind closed doors due to Navi Mumbai municipal elections on January 15, after police said security could not be arranged. Tickets are not on sale for matches scheduled from January 14 to 16.
·India
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