WPL 2026: Orange Cap and Purple Cap Winners Revealed After RCB's Title Triumph
The 2026 Women's Premier League concluded with Royal Challengers Bengaluru securing their second championship, matching Mumbai Indians as the league's most successful team. In a thrilling final, RCB chased down a target of 204 runs with two balls to spare, thanks to standout performances from captain Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll.
Record-Breaking Final and Individual Accolades
RCB's victory was anchored by a record 165-run partnership between Smriti Mandhana, who scored a blistering 87 off 41 balls, and Georgia Voll, who contributed 79 off 54 deliveries. This partnership propelled RCB past Delhi Capitals' total of 203 for four, which featured strong innings from Jemimah Rodrigues (57 off 37) and Laura Wolvaardt (44 off 25).
Following the season, individual honors were awarded for the highest run-scorer and wicket-taker. Smriti Mandhana of RCB claimed the Orange Cap with an impressive 377 runs across 9 matches, showcasing a strike rate of 153.25 and an average of 53.86. On the bowling front, Sophie Devine from Gujarat Giants earned the Purple Cap by taking 17 wickets in 9 matches, with an average of 16.00 and an economy rate of 8.28.
Top Performers in Batting and Bowling
Orange Cap Holder List (Most Runs in WPL 2026):
- Smriti Mandhana (RCB): 377 runs in 9 matches, highest score of 96, strike rate of 153.25, average of 53.86.
- Harmanpreet Kaur (MI): 342 runs in 8 matches, highest score of 82*, strike rate of 150.66, average of 68.40.
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI): 321 runs in 7 matches, highest score of 100*, strike rate of 151.41, average of 64.20.
- Lizelle Lee (DC): 320 runs in 10 matches, highest score of 86, strike rate of 139.13, average of 32.00.
- Laura Wolvaardt (DC): 317 runs in 10 matches, highest score of 77, strike rate of 135.47, average of 45.29.
Purple Cap Holder List (Most Wickets in WPL 2026):
- Sophie Devine (GG): 17 wickets in 9 matches, best bowling of 4/37, average of 16.00, economy of 8.28.
- Nandni Sharma (DC): 17 wickets in 10 matches, best bowling of 5/33, average of 18.59, economy of 8.32.
- Nadine De Klerk (RCB): 16 wickets in 9 matches, best bowling of 4/22, average of 15.69, economy of 7.84.
- Amelia Kerr (MI): 14 wickets in 7 matches, best bowling of 3/24, average of 15.00, economy of 7.50.
- Sree Charani (DC): 14 wickets in 10 matches, best bowling of 4/31, average of 22.36, economy of 8.31.
The 2026 season highlighted the growing competitiveness and talent in women's cricket, with RCB's championship win and individual achievements setting new benchmarks for future editions.
