WPL 2026: Orange, Purple Cap, Player Of The Tournament and More: The 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) delivered an explosive brand of franchise T20 cricket from 9 January to 5 February 2026, with unforgettable individual performances and team battles that kept fans enthralled throughout the season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru ultimately lifted the title, defeating Delhi Capitals in the final to claim their second championship.
Most Runs
Smriti Mandhana finished as the tournament’s leading run-scorer and orange cap holder. The RCB Women opener scored 377 runs in nine matches. She averaged 53.85 and struck at 153.25. Mandhana hit three fifties, including a best score of 96. Harmanpreet Kaur followed closely for MI Women. She scored 342 runs at a remarkable average of 68.40. Her calm finishing and power hitting defined Mumbai’s middle overs.
| Player | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | SR | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W) | 9 | 9 | 2 | 377 | 96 | 53.85 | 153.25 | 3 |
| Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W) | 8 | 8 | 3 | 342 | 82* | 68.40 | 150.66 | 3 |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt (MI-W) | 7 | 7 | 2 | 321 | 100* | 64.20 | 151.41 | 3 |
| Laura Lee (DC-W) | 10 | 10 | 0 | 320 | 86 | 32.00 | 139.13 | 2 |
| Laura Wolvaardt (DC-W) | 10 | 10 | 3 | 317 | 77 | 45.28 | 135.47 | 1 |
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Most Wickets
Sophie Devine claimed 17 wickets for the Gujarat Giants. Her average stood at 16.00, with a strike rate near 11.5. Nadine de Klerk and NSS Sharma also picked 16 and 17 wickets, respectively. Among economical bowlers, Lauren Bell stood out. She conceded just 5.52 runs per over, the best among regular bowlers.
| Player | Mat | Balls | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | Ave | Econ | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophie Devine (GG-W) | 9 | 197 | 32.5 | 1 | 272 | 17 | 16.00 | 8.28 | 1 |
| N Shree Sharma (DC-W) | 10 | 228 | 38.0 | 0 | 316 | 17 | 18.58 | 8.31 | 0 |
| Nadine de Klerk (RCB-W) | 9 | 192 | 32.0 | 0 | 251 | 16 | 15.68 | 7.84 | 2 |
| Amelia Kerr (MI-W) | 7 | 168 | 28.0 | 0 | 210 | 14 | 15.00 | 7.50 | 0 |
| N Shree Charani (DC-W) | 10 | 226 | 37.4 | 0 | 313 | 14 | 22.35 | 8.30 | 1 |
Most Sixes
Six-hitting was a major feature of WPL 2026. Harmanpreet Kaur and Sophie Devine both hit 13 sixes during the season. Their power ensured sustained scoring momentum.
| Player | Mat | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmanpreet Kaur (MI-W) | 8 | 36 | 13 |
| Sophie Devine (GG-W) | 9 | 24 | 13 |
| Richa Ghosh (RCB-W) | 9 | 18 | 11 |
| Laura Lee (DC-W) | 10 | 46 | 11 |
| Phoebe Litchfield (UPW-W) | 6 | 30 | 10 |
Highest Scores
The highest individual score came from Nat Sciver-Brunt. She smashed an unbeaten 100 off 57 balls for MI Women. The innings included 16 fours and set the season’s benchmark. Mandhana’s 96 and Sophie Devine’s 95 were other standout knocks. Both innings came at strike rates above 150.
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR | Opposition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 100* | 57 | 16 | 1 | 175.43 | v RCB Women |
| Smriti Mandhana | 96 | 61 | 13 | 3 | 157.37 | v DC Women |
| Sophie Devine | 95 | 42 | 7 | 8 | 226.19 | v DC Women |
| Richa Ghosh | 90 | 50 | 10 | 6 | 180.00 | v MI Women |
| Smriti Mandhana | 87 | 41 | 12 | 3 | 212.19 | v DC Women |
Best Strike Rates
Grace Harris impressed with one of the best strike rates. She scored at 178.19, underlining her aggressive role for RCB Women. Phoebe Litchfield also crossed a strike rate of 150 with consistency.
| Player | Mat | Runs | Ave | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Harris (RCB-W) | 9 | 237 | 26.33 | 178.19 |
| Chinelle Henry (DC-W) | 8 | 108 | 27.00 | 156.52 |
| Phoebe Litchfield (UPW-W) | 6 | 243 | 40.50 | 154.77 |
| Smriti Mandhana (RCB-W) | 9 | 377 | 53.85 | 153.25 |
| Chloe Tryon (UPW-W) | 5 | 85 | 28.33 | 151.78 |
Best Economy
| Player | Mat | Overs | Mdns | Balls | Runs | Wkts | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Bell (RCB-W) | 9 | 36.0 | 2 | 216 | 199 | 12 | 5.52 |
| Shabnim Ismail (MI-W) | 7 | 28.0 | 0 | 168 | 173 | 6 | 6.17 |
| Marizanne Kapp (DC-W) | 10 | 40.0 | 1 | 240 | 256 | 10 | 6.40 |
| Vaishnavi Sharma (MI-W) | 3 | 8.0 | 0 | 48 | 56 | 1 | 7.00 |
| Amelia Kerr (MI-W) | 7 | 28.0 | 0 | 168 | 210 | 14 | 7.50 |
Highest Team Totals
Team batting reached new heights this season. Gujarat Giants Women posted the highest total, 209, in 20 overs. They also scored 207/4, showing sustained batting depth. RCB Women chased 204/4 against Delhi Capitals Women in a high-pressure match. The run rates regularly crossed 10 runs per over.
| Team | Score | Overs | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Result | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GG Women | 209 | 20.0 | 1 | v DC Women | DY Patil | Won | 11 Jan 2026 |
| GG Women | 207/4 | 20.0 | 1 | v UPW Women | DY Patil | Won | 10 Jan 2026 |
| DC Women | 205/5 | 20.0 | 2 | v GG Women | DY Patil | Lost | 11 Jan 2026 |
| RCB Women | 204/4 | 19.4 | 2 | v DC Women | Vadodara | Won | 5 Feb 2026 |
| DC Women | 203/4 | 20.0 | 1 | v RCB Women | Vadodara | Lost | 5 Feb 2026 |
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Most Player of the Match
| Player Name | Man of the Match Awards | Match |
|---|---|---|
| Smriti Mandhana | 2 | DC vs RCB; Final |
| Grace Harris | 2 | RCB vs UP Warriorz; UP Warriorz vs RCB |
| Georgia Wareham | 2 | UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants; Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | 2 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals; Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants |
| Marizanne Kapp | 2 | RCB vs Delhi Capitals; Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz |
| Jemimah Rodrigues | 2 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians; Eliminator |
| Sophie Devine | 2 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants; Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals |
Player of the tournament
Sophie Devine was named Player of the Tournament. She took 17 wickets for Gujarat Giants and became the purple cap holder in WPL 2026. Her all-round impact defined WPL 2026. The 2026 season reinforced the WPL’s status as elite women’s T20 cricket. RCB won their second WPL title. Records fell, stars shone, and fans witnessed unforgettable performances.