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Smriti Mandhana Claims WPL Orange Cap, Sophie Devine Takes Purple Cap

Smriti Mandhana led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second Women's Premier League title while finishing as the tournament's highest run-scorer with 377 runs. Sophie Devine of Gujarat Giants claimed the Purple Cap as the leading wicket-taker with 17 scalps. The final saw RCB chase a record target of 204 runs, powered by Mandhana's match-winning 87. Delhi Capitals fell short in the final yet again, marking their fourth consecutive season without the trophy.

Key Points: WPL 2026: Mandhana Wins Orange Cap, Devine Gets Purple Cap

  • Smriti Mandhana tops runs with 377
  • Sophie Devine leads wickets with 17
  • RCB wins second WPL title
  • Delhi Capitals remain trophyless
  • Nandani Sharma wins Emerging Player
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WPL: Smriti Mandhana gets Orange Cap, Sophie Devine grabs Purple Cap

Smriti Mandhana leads RCB to WPL title, tops run charts with 377 runs. Sophie Devine takes Purple Cap with 17 wickets. Full award winners inside.

"Mandhana's 87 is also the highest individual score in the WPL final. - Report"

Vadodara, February 6

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Smriti Mandhana emerged as the highest run-scorer of the Women's Premier League 2026 after leading her side to the second title at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara on Thursday.

The 29-year-old Mandhana ended the 2026 WPL season with 377 runs in nine innings and took the Orange Cap for the first time.

Mandhana made runs at an average of 53.86 and a strike rate of 150. Her highest individual score of the season (96 off 61 balls) came against Delhi Capitals during the league-stage. She also played a match-winning knock of 87 in the final, which helped RCB win the trophy for the second time, after claiming the title in the 2024 season.

Harmanpreet Kaur of the Mumbai Indians finished at the secondf place with 342 runs in eight innings. Her teammate, Nat Sciver-brunt finished in third place with 321 runs in seven innings.

Sophie Devine of Gujarat Giants finished as the Purple Cap holder with 17 wickets in the season. Nandani Sharma of Delhi Capitals also finished the season with 17 wickets, but with a slightly lower economy of 8.32. She bagged the Emerging Player of the Season Award.

Nadine de Klerk of RCB finished in third place with 16 wickets in nine innings.

The season ended with Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeating Delhi Capitals by six wickets in the final on Thursday. Delhi Capitals remained trophyless for the fourth straight time.

Mandhana added 165 runs for the second wicket with Georgia Voll (79 runs off 54 balls), which helped the RCB chase down a daunting target of 204 runs. Mandhana's 87 is also the highest individual score in the WPL final.

Chasing the highest total of the WPL, Mandhana's side scripted history, that too in the tournament's finale. Earlier, the record was also held by RCB, who chased down 202 runs against the Gujarat Giants last year.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Great to see Indian players topping both the batting and bowling charts! Smriti's consistency is phenomenal. A bit sad for Harmanpreet though, she had a fantastic season too. Sophie Devine was a beast with the ball for Gujarat.
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Nandani Sharma
As a Delhi fan, this is heartbreaking. Fourth final, fourth loss. 😔 But full credit to RCB and Smriti. That chase of 204 was pure class. Our bowlers just had no answer. Congrats to them.
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Aman W
The future is bright! Look at the talent - Mandhana, Harmanpreet, and Nandani Sharma winning the Emerging Player award. WPL is doing wonders for women's cricket in India. More power to them!
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Sarah B
That partnership with Georgia Voll was the game-changer. 165 runs! Shows the importance of building those big stands in a chase. Brilliant captaincy and batting from Smriti.
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Karthik V
Respectful criticism: While the batting was top-notch, I feel the article could have highlighted the bowling performances a bit more. Sophie Devine's 17 wickets and that tight economy from Nandani Sharma were equally crucial for their teams' campaigns.
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Meera T
Ee Sala Cup Namde...

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