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Litchfield, Kerr Climb WPL Orange and Purple Cap Charts

16 Jan 2026, 8:19 pm

Litchfield, Kerr Climb WPL Orange and Purple Cap Charts
Harmanpreet Kaur and Nandani Sharma continue to lead the WPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap tables, but there have been notable shifts just below them after the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz game.
                        
Orange Cap Standings

Harmanpreet Kaur tops the Orange Cap leaderboard with 181 runs from four innings at a strike rate of 160.17, despite scoring only 16 in MI's loss to UPW. Lizelle Lee of Delhi Capitals is in second place with 163 runs, while Phoebe Litchfield rises to third after scoring 25 off 22 balls in UPW’s successful chase. Sophie Devine now sits fourth with 141 runs from three innings, highlighting the close competition among the top run-scorers.

Litchfield’s Impact in Orange Cap Race

Phoebe Litchfield’s contribution has been crucial for UP Warriorz, helping her accumulate 150 runs in four innings. Her performances have positioned her ahead of other contenders and shown her growing influence in the WPL Orange Cap leaderboard.

Purple Cap Standings

Nandani Sharma leads the Purple Cap chart with eight wickets from three matches, including a five-wicket haul and a hat-trick. Amelia Kerr has moved into second place with seven wickets in four innings, following her 1 for 42 against UPW. Prior to the match, Kerr shared six wickets with Nadine de Klerk of RCB and Nicola Carey of MI, though Carey went wicketless against UPW.

Kerr’s Rise and Competition

Amelia Kerr’s consistent bowling has seen her climb the Purple Cap standings, making her a key contender behind Nandani Sharma. The battle for top wicket-takers remains tight, with performances in each match impacting the leaderboard significantly.

The WPL Orange and Purple Cap races continue to be highly competitive, with Harmanpreet Kaur and Nandani Sharma retaining their top positions while emerging talents like Phoebe Litchfield and Amelia Kerr challenge for prominence.