Harmanpreet Kaur has claimed the Orange Cap in WPL 2026 after an unbeaten 82-run innings against Gujarat Giants, despite Mumbai Indians losing the match. This defeat on January 30 has left Mumbai Indians on the brink of elimination from the tournament. Their hopes now rest on the upcoming Delhi Capitals versus UP Warriors game, where only a DC loss can open the door for Mumbai to reach the playoffs.
Top Run-Scorers in WPL 2026
Harmanpreet Kaur has been the highest run-scorer in the league stage so far. Her unbeaten 82 runs against Gujarat Giants helped her overtake her teammate Nat Sciver-Brunt for the Orange Cap. Harmanpreet has scored a total of 342 runs in eight matches with an average of 68.40 and a strike rate of 150.66. Nat Sciver-Brunt has slipped to second place with 321 runs. Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Smriti Mandhana remains among the top five run-scorers.
Current Top 5 Run-Scorers:
Harmanpreet Kaur – 342
Nat Sciver-Brunt – 321
Smriti Mandhana – 290
Meg Lanning – 248
Ashley Gardner – 244
Top Wicket-Takers in WPL 2026
Gujarat Giants’ senior player Sophie Devine leads the wicket-taking list with 17 wickets, playing a crucial role in helping her team secure a spot in the eliminator match. Royal Challengers Bangalore’s Nadine de Klerk and Lauren Bell are also among the top five bowlers. Indian bowler Nandini Sharma is the only other Indian to feature in this list with 14 wickets.
Current Top 5 Wicket-Takers:
Sophie Devine – 17
Nadine de Klerk – 15
Amelia Kerr – 14
Nandini Sharma – 14
Lauren Bell – 12
Despite the loss, Harmanpreet Kaur’s performance has been a highlight of the WPL 2026 season, showcasing her consistency and skill at the crease.
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