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WPL 2026 Orange Cap

WPL 2026 Orange Cap

WPL 2026 Most Runs

The Orange Cap is a prestigious accolade in the WPL, awarded annually to the batter who accumulates the most runs during a season. Introduced in the inaugural edition in 2023, it has since become a symbol of batting excellence. The cap is passed among players as the tournament progresses, resting finally with the top run-scorer at the season's end. In 2023, Meg Lanning won the WPL Orange Cap with 345 runs, followed by 2024 where Ellyse Perry claimed it with 347 runs, and in 2025, Natalie Sciver-Brunt topped the charts to win the Orange Cap after scoring 523 runs.

WPL Orange Cap Winner List

PlayerTeamMRunsHS
MI 8 342 82*
MI 7 321 100*
RCB 8 290 96
UPW 8 248 70
GG 8 244 65
UPW 6 243 78
DC 8 241 77
DC 8 240 86
GG 8 237 95
RCB 8 228 85
DC 8 208 62
GG 8 196 58

M: Matches, HS: Highest Score

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FAQ'S

Who is awarded the Orange Cap in the WPL?

In the WPL, the Orange Cap is awarded to the batter who scores the most runs throughout the season. During the tournament, the cap is worn by the player leading the run charts.

Can the Orange Cap change during a match in the WPL?

Yes, as soon as a batter overtakes the current highest run-scorer of the season, she receives the Orange Cap during the match itself.

Are runs scored in the playoffs included in the Orange Cap race?

Yes, runs scored in both league matches and playoffs are added together to determine the Orange Cap winner.

If two players have the same number of runs, who gets the Orange Cap?

If the run tally is the same, the batter with the higher strike rate is given preference and is considered the Orange Cap leader.

Is the Orange Cap updated after every match?

Yes, the Orange Cap table is updated immediately after every match, and players' run rankings may change.

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