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The Women's Premier League (WPL) has emerged rapidly to the position of a top-tier women's cricket platform, and one of its most desired individual awards is the Purple Cap, given to the most successful wicket-taking bowler of the season. It is an accolade of bowling brilliance. The following is an in-depth look at Purple Cap recipients for the years 2023 through 2025, along with significant statistics.
WPL Purple Cap Winners
| Year | Player | Team | Wickets |
| 2023 | Hayley Matthews | Mumbai Indians | 16 |
| 2024 | Shreyanka Patil | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 13 |
| 2025 | To be determined (Current leader: Renuka Singh) | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10 (as of March 2025) |
Detailed Statistics of Purple Cap Winners
2023: Hayley Matthews (Mumbai Indians)
- Wickets: 16
- Matches: 10
- Economy Rate: 5.94
- Average: 12.62
- Best Figures: 4/17
Matthews was also the Most Valuable Player of WPL 2023, contributing significantly to Mumbai Indians' title victory. Her impressive performance in the final against Delhi Capitals, with figures of 3/5, sealed her position as the top wicket-taker.
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2024: Shreyanka Patil (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
- Wickets: 13
- Matches: 8
- Economy Rate: 7.30
- Best Figures: 4-wicket haul in the final against Delhi Capitals
Patil's outstanding performance was instrumental in Royal Challengers Bangalore's title win. She edged out teammates Asha Sobhana and Sophie Molineux, who both took 12 wickets.
2025: Current Standings
As of March 2025, the race for the Purple Cap is ongoing. Renuka Singh Thakur currently leads with 10 wickets, closely followed by other top bowlers like Georgia Wareham and Jess Jonassen.
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Current WPL 2025 Purple Cap Standings
| Position | Player | Team | Matches | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | BBI | Average | Economy | Strike Rate | 3W | 5W |
| 1 | Renuka Singh Thakur | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 | 24 | 0 | 171 | 10 | 3/23 | 17.1 | 7.13 | - | - | - |
| 2 | Kashvee Gautam | Gujarat Giants | 6 | 20 | 0 | 106 | 9 | 3/11 | 11.78 | 5.3 | - | - | - |
| 3 | Shikha Pandey | Delhi Capitals | 7 | 26 | 0 | 181 | 9 | 2/14 | 20.11 | 6.96 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jess Jonassen | Delhi Capitals | 6 | 22 | 0 | 171 | 9 | 4/31 | 19 | 7.77 | - | 1 | - |
| 5 | Georgia Wareham | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 | 21 | 1 | 183 | 9 | 3/21 | 20.33 | 8.71 | - | - | - |
The Purple Cap in the WPL is a symbol of excellence in bowling, with each season witnessing intense competition among top bowlers. As the league continues to grow, it will be exciting to see who emerges as the Purple Cap winner in 2025.
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