Patiala, 22 February (Sports Desk)
The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 is in full swing, captivating fans with its thrilling contests and showcasing the finest talent in women’s T20 cricket. As the tournament progresses towards the final in Mumbai on March 15 , the battle for individual accolades, including the prestigious Orange Cap , is heating up.
The Orange Cap is awarded to the highest run-scorer of the season, a recognition that celebrates consistency and excellence with the bat. Currently, Natalie Sciver-Brunt of the Mumbai Indians leads the race, amassing 179 runs from three matches.
Top Scorers in WPL 2025
Here’s a look at the leading run-getters so far:
| Rank | Player | Runs | Team | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natalie Sciver-Brunt | 179 | Mumbai Indians | 3 |
| 2 | Ellyse Perry | 145 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3 |
| 3 | Ashleigh Gardner | 141 | Gujarat Giants | 3 |
| 4 | Smriti Mandhana | 116 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3 |
| 5 | Richa Ghosh | 103 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 3 |
| 6 | Meg Lanning | 101 | Delhi Capitals | 3 |
| 7 | Harmanpreet Kaur | 96 | Mumbai Indians | 3 |
| 8 | Harleen Deol | 75 | Gujarat Giants | 3 |
| 9 | Annabel Sutherland | 73 | Delhi Capitals | 3 |
| 10 | Shafali Verma | 69 | Delhi Capitals | 3 |
The Prestige of the Orange Cap
Much like the Indian Premier League (IPL) , the Orange Cap and Purple Cap (awarded to the highest wicket-taker) are among the most coveted individual honors in the WPL. These accolades not only recognize outstanding performances but also highlight players’ contributions to their teams’ success.
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Past Winners and Indian Contenders
- Meg Lanning , the Australian legend and captain of Delhi Capitals , claimed the inaugural Orange Cap in WPL 2023 , scoring 345 runs in nine matches.
- In WPL 2024 , Ellyse Perry edged out Lanning, amassing 347 runs as her team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru , clinched the title. Lanning finished second with 331 runs , narrowly missing out on retaining the cap.
- Among Indian players, Shafali Verma came closest to winning the Orange Cap, finishing third in WPL 2024 with 309 runs .
- Other notable performances include Harmanpreet Kaur (4th in 2023) and Smriti Mandhana (4th in 2024), who have consistently been among the top run-scorers.
What Lies Ahead?
With several high-stakes matches still to be played, the race for the Orange Cap promises to be fiercely competitive. Can Natalie Sciver-Brunt maintain her lead, or will seasoned campaigners like Ellyse Perry and Meg Lanning overtake her? The coming weeks will reveal who emerges as the standout batter of WPL 2025 .
Stay tuned as the Women’s Premier League continues to deliver edge-of-the-seat action and celebrate the best of women’s cricket!
