WPL 2026: Meg Lanning vs Jemimah Rodrigues Off-Field Banter Steals the Show

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WPL 2026: Meg Lanning vs Jemimah Rodrigues Off-Field Banter Steals the Show

Ahead of WPL 2026, UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning shared a light-hearted moment with Delhi Capitals skipper Jemimah Rodrigues during a promotional event in Mumbai. The playful exchange between the former teammates set the tone for an exciting new season of the Women’s Premier League.

Published by Priti | January 09, 2026

The build-up toWPL 2026got an entertaining twist asMeg LanningandJemimah Rodriguesengaged in friendly off-field banter during a pre-tournament promotional show in Mumbai.

The light-hearted exchange took place at an event featuring all five Women’s Premier League captains, includingSmriti Mandhana(Royal Challengers Bengaluru),Harmanpreet Kaur(Mumbai Indians), andAshleigh Gardner(Gujarat Giants).

During a funtruth-or-daresegment, Lanning was dared to sledge Jemimah—and the UP Warriorz skipper didn’t hold back. With a grin, she quipped:

“So now you know how your fielders feel when they don’t listen to you and keep dancing on the field.”

The remark, a playful nod to Jemimah’s animated on-field leadership style, had the room in splits. Mandhana and Harmanpreet were seen laughing uncontrollably as the captains enjoyed the moment.

From Mentor to Rival

The banter carried extra weight given the duo’s shared history. Jemimah spent three WPL seasons playing under Lanning atDelhi Capitals, where the Australian legend led the franchise tothree consecutive WPL finals. After being released by Delhi, Lanning was snapped up byUP Warriorzand appointed captain, while Jemimah took over leadership duties at the Capitals.

Earlier, Jemimah had spoken warmly about learning from Lanning’s leadership.

“Meg has been one of the greatest captains I’ve ever played under. What she’s done for DC has been phenomenal, and I couldn’t ask for a better person to learn from,” she said.

Banter Before Battle

With the friendly exchanges done, attention will soon turn to on-field action.Mumbai Indians, the defending champions, will take onRoyal Challengers Bengaluruin theWPL 2026 openerat the DY Patil Stadium.

As the fourth edition of the league begins, the banter between Lanning and Jemimah has already ensured that the season starts with smiles—before the competition heats up.