Top 3 Contenders for WPL 2024 Orange Cap

The Women's Premier League (WPL) cricket tournament has been a tournament where the fans witness talent and fierce competition, with batters often deciding the outcome of games. As the competition gears up for another exciting season, all eyes are on the top performers. Some future talents received high bids in the WPL second season auction, while some renowned names did not. T20 cricket has been the most developed game because it is geared towards batters. Nowadays, the batters win the majority of games for the team.

WPL's second season is awaiting more young talents to showcase their ability and make a name for themselves. Some players stand out as potential match-winners in this highly competitive league because of their ability to score runs consistently. The batters have been the star for any side in winning the games for the side. 

The batters are getting more limelight due to their game-changing batting. All the batters would like to win the orange cap given to the cricketer for the most runs in the tournament. In this article, we will look for the batters who could win the orange cap in WPL 2024. 

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Here are the 3 players that can win the orange cap in WPL 2024

3. Nat Sciver-Brunt 

Nat-Sciver Brunt has been one of the most experienced batters in the tournament. The English batter has been consistent with the bat and her ability, to play according to the situations of the game makes her different from others. She demonstrated her ability in the inaugural edition of the league. The 31-year-old batter was the second-highest run scorer in the tournament scoring 332 runs in 10 games with an average of 66.40.  

2. Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana has been the star opener for India across formats. The left-handed batter has been known for his classy approach towards the game and natural style of cricketing shots. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain did not perform as per expectations in the last season as her team finished last. The 27-year-old batter needs to step up for the side to qualify for the knockouts and also score some runs to win the 'Orange Cap' as well. 

1. Alyssa Healy 

Alyssa Healy the Australia captain, has showcased all her experience in the previous edition of the league. The 33-year-old scored 253 runs in the 9 games he has been a part of. Despite her age, her performances remain consistently strong, boasting an impressive average of 31.62 with a fantastic strike rate of 141.34. She will be eyeing to become the leading run-scorer for the tournament and help her team UP Warriorz win the tournament.