In the WPL, the Purple Cap is awarded to the bowler who takes the most wickets throughout the season. As bowlers move ahead in the wicket tally, the cap keeps changing hands.
Advertisement
WPL 2026 Purple Cap
WPL 2026 Purple Cap
WPL 2026 Most Wickets
The Purple Cap is a distinguished accolade in the WPL, awarded annually to the bowler who secures the most wickets during a season. Introduced in 2023. In 2023, Hayley Matthews won the WPL Purple Cap with 16 wickets, in 2024, Shreyanka Patil took it with 13 wickets, and in 2025, Amelia Kerr claimed the Purple Cap by finishing as the top wicket-taker with 18 wickets. The Purple Cap has become a symbol of bowling excellence in the tournament. The bowler leading the wicket charts during the season wears the cap while fielding, with the top wicket-taker at the season's end retaining it.
WPL Purple Cap Winner List
| Player | Team | M | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GG | 8 | 17 | 7.94 | |
| RCB | 8 | 15 | 7.25 | |
| MI | 7 | 14 | 7.5 | |
| DC | 8 | 14 | 7.7 | |
| DC | 8 | 14 | 7.81 | |
| RCB | 8 | 12 | 5.63 | |
| RCB | 8 | 11 | 8.53 | |
| DC | 8 | 10 | 5.81 | |
| GG | 7 | 10 | 7.63 | |
| DC | 6 | 9 | 8.57 | |
| RCB | 5 | 8 | 8.06 | |
| MI | 7 | 8 | 9.5 |
M: Matches, W: Wickets, ECO: Economy
advertisement
advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
FAQ'S
Can the Purple Cap change during a match in the WPL?
Yes, as soon as a bowler overtakes the current leading wicket-taker, she is awarded the Purple Cap during the match itself.
Are wickets taken in the playoffs included in the Purple Cap race?
Yes, wickets taken in both league matches and playoffs are combined to decide the Purple Cap winner.
If two bowlers have the same number of wickets, who gets the Purple Cap?
If the wicket tally is the same, the bowler with the better economy rate is given preference and is considered the Purple Cap leader.
Is the Purple Cap table updated after every match?
Yes, the Purple Cap rankings are updated immediately after each match, and the leading bowler can change.
Can a bowler win the Purple Cap even if her team is knocked out?
Yes, if no other bowler surpasses her wicket tally by the end of the tournament, she can still win the Purple Cap even if her team is eliminated.
advertisement