Who won WPL 2026? And who had the Most Runs, Wickets, Player of the Tournament, and Prize Money?

Feb 5, 2026, 23:35 IST

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 title with a strong victory in the final against Delhi Capitals. With impressive batting and bowling throughout the tournament, RCB secured the trophy and thrilled their fans with an unforgettable campaign.

Who won WPL 2026? And Most Runs, Wickets and Player of the Tournament, Prize Money
Who won WPL 2026? And Most Runs, Wickets and Player of the Tournament, Prize Money

Key Points

  • RCB won the WPL 2026 title, defeating Delhi Capitals on February 5, 2026.
  • Harmanpreet Kaur won the Orange Cap in WPL 2026 with 342 runs.
  • Sophie Devine won the Purple Cap & MVP in WPL 2026 with 17 wickets.

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 concluded with a thrilling final that capped off another competitive season of women's T20 cricket in India. 

The WPL 2026 final featured Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Delhi Capitals, with both sides showcasing top-class talent throughout the tournament. 

In the decisive clash, RCB delivered a dominant all-round performance to clinch their second WPL title, defeating Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets. 

The season was marked by standout individual performances with the bat and ball, along with intense matches that kept fans engaged.

Who won the 2026 Women's Premier League?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 title in a dominant final against Delhi Capitals.

They secured victory in a high-scoring game at the BCA Stadium in Vadodara. RCB chased down Delhi’s strong total, thanks to impressive batting from Smriti Mandhana and Georgia Voll, who helped lead the team to a memorable win.

Who is the WPL Orange Cap 2026 winner?

Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the Orange Cap in WPL 2026, ending as the tournament's top run-scorer. She scored 342 runs in 8 matches, showing great consistency and strength with the bat. 

Harmanpreet had an impressive average of 68.40 and a high strike rate of 150.66, with her best score being an unbeaten 82.

Her total included three half-centuries, making her one of the most effective batters of the season and a key player throughout WPL 2026.

Who is the Purple Cap 2026 winner?

Gujarat Giants bowler Sophie Devine won the Purple Cap in WPL 2026. She finished as the tournament's top wicket-taker with an outstanding all-round bowling performance. 

Devine consistently represented her team, taking 17 wickets in 9 matches while giving up only 272 runs. Her bowling average was an impressive 16.00, and she maintained a strong economy rate of 8.28.

Who is the Most Valuable Player of WPL 2026?

Sophie Devine, the all-rounder from Gujarat Giants, topped the Most Valuable Player rankings in WPL 2026, scoring 255.5 MVP points for her outstanding impact with both bat and ball throughout the season.

Her consistent all-around performances helped her team compete strongly across matches and showcased her value as one of the league’s most influential players.

How much Prize Money did RCB win?

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a total prize pool of ₹10 crore for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026. The tournament champions, i.e., the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, took home the largest share of ₹6 crore.

Whereas, the runner-up (Delhi Capitals) earned ₹3 crore for their strong performance. In addition to team rewards, the league provides attractive incentives for individual achievements. 

The Player of the Tournament, along with the winners of the Orange Cap and Purple Cap, each received ₹5 lakh. Furthermore, players with the most sixes and the best strike rate were also awarded with ₹5 lakh. The Player of the Match in the final got ₹2.5 lakh.

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