The Women's Premier League (WPL), like its male counterpart, the Indian Premier League (IPL), awards the Orange Cap
to the tournament's highest run-scorer and the Purple Cap to the leading wicket-taker. These honours recognise
individual brilliance in batting and bowling, adding an extra layer of excitement to the league.
In the inaugural WPL season in 2023, Meg Lanning of Delhi Capitals Women (DC-W) emerged as the top run-getter,
claiming the Orange Cap with 345 runs in nine innings. She had an average of 49.28 and a strike rate of 139.11,
playing a crucial role in her team’s campaign.
In WPL 2024, the Orange Cap was won by Ellyse Perry of Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W). She scored 347
runs in nine innings, slightly surpassing Lanning’s tally from the previous season. What made Perry’s performance
even more remarkable was her average of 69.40, though her strike rate of 125.72 was lower than Lanning’s.
Who had won the Orange Cap in the 2024 WPL edition?
In WPL 2024, the Orange Cap was won by Ellyse Perry of Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women.
What is the difference between the Orange Caps awarded in the WPL and the IPL?
There is no difference in terms of what the Orange Cap signifies - which is the highest run scorer of the season.
Can a player from a team that doesn’t qualify for the playoffs win the Orange Cap?
Yes, a player can win the Orange Cap even if their team does not qualify for the playoffs. The award is based purely on individual performance, regardless of the team's standings in the tournament.
What happens if two players have the same number of runs?
If two or more players have the same total runs, the higher strike rate is used as the tiebreaker. The batter with the superior strike rate is awarded the Orange Cap. If strike rates are also identical, the one with fewer innings played is given priority.
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