The Purple Cap in the Women's Premier League (WPL) is awarded to the tournament's highest wicket-taker, recognising outstanding bowling performances. Over the first two seasons of the WPL, bowlers have played a crucial role in shaping match results, with Hayley Matthews and Shreyanka Patil emerging as standout performers in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
In the inaugural WPL season in 2023, Hayley Matthews of Mumbai Indians Women (MI-W) dominated with the ball, claiming the Purple Cap with 16 wickets in 10 innings. She maintained an exceptional bowling average of 12.62 and delivered her best figures of 3 for 5 in a match-winning spell. Matthews' ability to strike at crucial moments and contain runs made her a vital asset for MI-W, helping them lift the WPL 2023 title.
The 2024 WPL season saw a new Purple Cap winner in Shreyanka Patil of Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB-W). The young spinner made a significant impact, taking 13 wickets in eight innings at a superb average of 12.07. Her best performance came with a spell of 4 for 12. Patil's success showcased the rise of young Indian talent in the league and solidified her reputation as a promising bowler.
Their performances set a high benchmark for future WPL seasons, proving that bowlers can be just as influential as the power-hitters in T20 cricket.
What is the Purple Cap in the Women's Premier League (WPL)?
The Purple Cap is awarded to the highest wicket-taker of the WPL season. The bowler with the most wickets at any given time during the tournament wears the cap while fielding. At the end of the season, the player with the most wickets wins the Purple Cap.
Who had won the Purple Cap in 2024?
Shreyanka Patil of Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women was the winner of the Purple Cap in the 2024 WPL season, whe she had claimed 13 wickets.
Who was the highest wicket-taker in the inaugural WPL season?
In the inaugural WPL season in 2023, Hayley Matthews of Mumbai Indians Women dominated with the ball, claiming the Purple Cap with 16 wickets in 10 innings.
What happens if two bowlers have the same number of wickets?
If two or more bowlers finish with the same number of wickets, the better economy rate is used as the tiebreaker. If the economy rates are also identical, the bowler with the higher strike rate (wickets per balls bowled) is awarded the Purple Cap.
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