The Women’s Premier League 2026 is gathering pace with each game, and the Orange Cap race is tightening by the match. The seventh fixture of the season has already shaken up the run charts, bringing a few notable changes to the standings.
Mumbai Indians skipper Harmanpreet Kaur continues to lead the race with 165 runs in 3 matches. Her unbeaten 72-run* knock was crucial for the Mumbai Indians' win on Tuesday, while it also helped her to move to the top in the Orange Cap tally. Meanwhile, Lizelle Lee moved to the second spot now, closing on Harmanpreet's heels. The Delhi Capitals batter has scored 163 runs in three matches.
Sophie Devine of Gujarat Giants slipped to the third spot with 141 runs in three matches. Her ability to balance control and aggression has set the tone for her side. Devine's skipper, Ashleigh Gardner, has scored 134 runs, blending power with reliability to provide crucial starts and stability. She is placed in the fourth spot. Australian opener Phoebe Litchfield, who represents UP Warriorz in WPL, moved to fifth spot with 125 runs at a strike rate of 176.05.
With plenty of cricket still to come, the Orange Cap race remains wide open.
While these figures are early in the season, the leaderboard highlights the domination of overseas cricketers, with the Indian stars currently lagging behind in the race. With runs being scored at a brisk pace and batters adapting quickly to conditions, the Orange Cap contest promises to stay competitive as WPL progresses.
In the inaugural 2023 season, then-Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning set the tone by finishing as the leading run-scorer with 345 runs, providing consistency and authority at the top of the order.
The cap moved to RCB's Ellyse Perry's head in 2024, who claimed it with 347 runs. Her campaign stood out for its balance of composure and impact, with several crucial innings anchoring RCB’s batting effort.
In 2025, Mumbai Indians’ Nat Sciver-Brunt delivered a season for the ages, topping the charts with a remarkable 523 runs. Her dominance with the bat not only powered her team but also set a new benchmark for run-scoring in the league.
In WPL 2025, the Orange Cap was won by Natalie Sciver-Brunt of Mumbai Indians.
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. It is awarded to the player who with most runs scored in 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 her 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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