WPL 2024: Updated points table, Orange Cap and Purple Cap holders

Delhi Capitals earned a direct entry into the WPL final for a second year running after thrashing Gujarat Giants, who finished at the bottom of the table once again. We take a look at updated points table and the Orange Cap and Purple Cap holders.

Delhi Capitals have finished at the top of the WPL table for a second consecutive season. Sportzpics

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Delhi Capitals have earned a direct qualification into the Women's Premier League (WPL) final for a second season running after their lopsided seven-wicket victory over Gujarat Giants in Delhi on Wednesday. The defeat also ensures that the Giants finish at the bottom of the table for a second consecutive season despite skipper Beth Mooney's availability for a second consecutive season.

Delhi now await the winner of the Eliminator, in which defending champions Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore square off on Friday. MI and RCB finished second and third respectively on the table, with Bangalore qualifying for the playoffs with a seven-wicket win against Mumbai following a clinical all-round display against Ellyse Perry (6/15 and 40 not out).

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Here is how the points table read at the end of the final league match of the second season, between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Giants:

Position	Team	Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	NR	Points	NRR
1	Delhi Capitals	8	6	2	0	0	10	1.198
2	Mumbai Indians	8	5	3	0	0	10	0.024
3	Royal Challengers Bangalore	8	4	4	0	0	8	0.306
4	UP Warriorz	8	3	5	0	0	6	-0.371
5	Gujarat Giants	8	2	6	0	0	4	-1.158

Who is the Orange Cap holder?

Delhi Capitals captain Meg Lanning currently is in possession of the Orange Cap with 308 runs — the only batter with 300 or more runs this season. UP Warriorz' Deepti Sharma (295) and Gujarat Giants' skipper Beth Mooney (285) are second and third respectively on the list.

Who is the Purple Cap holder?

Delhi Capitals also lead the wicket-takers' list with Marizanne Kapp at the top with 11 wickets to her name. While she is level with UP Warriorz' Sophie Ecclestone and DC teammate Jess Jonassen in terms of wicket count, Kapp sits at the top due to a superior average (14.18) and economy (6.50).

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