The Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 ended on a high note with Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women defeating Delhi Capitals Women by six wickets in a thrilling final. Along with lifting their second WPL title, RCB Women also walked away with a massive cash reward, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India announced a ₹10 crore total prize pool for the season.
The prize money highlights the growing commercial strength of women’s cricket in India and the rising status of the WPL as a global franchise league.
How Much Prize Money Did the WPL 2026 Winners Get?
As WPL 2026 champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women received a cash prize of ₹6 crore.
RCB chased down a challenging target of 203 runs in the final with two balls to spare. Captain Smriti Mandhana led from the front with a blistering knock, supported strongly by Georgia Voll. The prize amount is the same as the previous season, showing that the league’s financial structure has now become stable and consistent.
Runner-up Prize Money: Delhi Capitals Women
Despite losing another final, Delhi Capitals Women were rewarded with ₹3 crore as the WPL 2026 runners-up.
DC once again proved their consistency by reaching the final, marking their fourth appearance at this stage across WPL seasons. The runner-up prize reflects their strong all-round performance throughout the tournament.
WPL 2026 Prize Money Breakdown (Team & Individual Awards)
The BCCI distributed the total prize pool across team rewards and individual performance awards.
| Category | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| WPL 2026 Champions (RCB-W) | ₹6 crore |
| WPL 2026 Runners-up (DC-W) | ₹3 crore |
| Player of the Tournament (MVP) | ₹5 lakh |
| Orange Cap (Most Runs) | ₹5 lakh |
| Purple Cap (Most Wickets) | ₹5 lakh |
| Player of the Match – Final | ₹2.5 lakh |
Individual awards were given to top performers of the season, recognising consistency, match-winning impact, and excellence across departments.
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Why WPL Prize Money Matters for Women’s Cricket
Although the WPL prize money is still lower than the men’s IPL—where champions earn around ₹20 crore—the gap is gradually narrowing. A ₹10 crore prize pool for a women’s league is a strong signal of long-term investment, sustainability, and growing fan interest.
The BCCI’s approach shows a clear commitment to strengthening women’s cricket, improving player earnings, and building the WPL into a world-class tournament.
WPL 2026 was not just about thrilling matches and big performances it was also about financial growth and recognition. With ₹6 crore for the champions and ₹3 crore for the runners-up, the league continues to reward success meaningfully.
As women’s cricket gains momentum in India, the WPL is fast becoming one of the most valuable and influential leagues in the global game.
