WPL Orange Cap Winners List

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The WPL Orange Cap is one of the most prestigious honours in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). It is awarded to the batter who smashes the most runs in a season.

The competition to bag this coveted cap is ferocious with some of the best batters in the world battling it out to snag the top spot on the run charts.

Over the past two seasons, we have witnessed spectacular performances from players like Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry which makes the Orange Cap race one of the most exciting aspects of the WPL.

Why Is The Orange Cap Given?

The Orange Cap is given to the highest run-scorer in a WPL season to recognize consistent and impactful batting performances. It’s a symbol of dominance with the bat and the player wearing it is often the backbone of their team’s success.

WPL Orange Cap Winners List

Year
Player Name
Team
Runs
2023Meg LanningDelhi Capitals Women345
2024Ellyse PerryRoyal Challengers Bengaluru Women347

WPL Orange Cap: Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1. Who won the Orange Cap in WPL?

Answer: Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder, Ellyse Perry won the Orange Cap in WPL 2024 with 347 runs in 9 matches, averaging a whopping 69.40.

Q.2. What is Purple Cap in WPL?

Answer: The Purple Cap is awarded to the bowler with the most wickets in a WPL season. Just like the Orange Cap for batters, the Purple Cap highlights the best-performing bowler.

Q.3. Who is the Orange Cap in 2024?

Answer: The Orange Cap in WPL 2024 was won by Ellyse Perry (RCB-W). She scored 347 runs across 9 matches with a strike rate of 125.72 as she displayed her consistency and match-winning ability throughout the season.

Q.4. Who wins the WPL in 2024?

Answer: The WPL 2024 title was won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB-W). Captained by Smriti Mandhana, the team played some brilliant cricket throughout the tournament and lifted the trophy after a thrilling final against Delhi Capitals.

Q.5. Who is the MVP of WPL 2024?

Answer: The Most Valuable Player (MVP) of WPL 2024 was UP Warriorz's Deept Sharma. She was the standout performer with both bat and ball as she amassed crucial runs and picking up important wickets.