The Women’s Premier League (WPL) It returns for its fourth edition in 2026 and Delhi Capitals (DC) they enter a new era. After three consecutive second-place finishes, he hit the reset button on franchise management and Rodrogue as a captain after his release Meg Lanning. With a mix of explosive indie talent and world-class overseas stars, DC is once again looking for that elusive maiden title.
Retreats and new faces at DC
The build-up to WPL 2026 hasn’t been dramatic for the Capitals. The franchise retained a strong core, but suffered a significant setback in the weeks leading up to the tournament.
Star Australian all-rounder Annabel SutherlandRetained for ₹2.2 million, he pulled out of the tournament citing personal reasons. Sutherland was a vital cog in DC’s pace attack and lower-order batting. Moving fast, DC has signed an Australian leg-spinner Alan King As Sutherland’s replacement. King brings extensive T20 experience and adds a new dimension to the spin department, although the team sacrifices pace-bowling depth in this exchange.
In the mega auction, DC strengthened their squad by signing the South African captain Laura Volwardt (₹1.10 Cr) and West Indies strong hit Chinelle Henry (₹1.30 Cr). They also invested heavily in local talent, recruiting thoroughly Nallapureddy Shree Charani For ₹ 1.30 Cr.
DC’s top 11 for WPL 2026
1. Shafali Verma
- Role: Opening batter
- Power: Hit with explosive force
- What brings: Healing remains the X factor at the top. His ability to eliminate bowling attacks in the Powerplay allows DC to dictate the tempo early on. Without Lanning, he will have to take on a bit more responsibility while maintaining his natural aggressiveness.
2. Laura Wohlwaardt (foreign)
- Role: Opening dough
- Power: Technical grade and consistency
- What it brings: Cover Drive Queen is the perfect foil for Shafali. Wolvaardt brings stability and experience to a high level. If wickets fall early or accelerate effortlessly when set, he can anchor the innings and ensure the team’s competitive finishes.
3. Jemimah Rodrigues (captain)
- Role: Pastry of the highest quality
- Power: Gap piercing and impact rotation
- What brings: Now the captain, Jemimah is the heartbeat of this team. His busy game keeps the scoreboard ticking over the middle, effectively neutralizing the spin. His leadership will be tested, but his tactical reading of the game has always been sharp.
4. Marizanne Kapp (foreign)
- Role: Pace Bowling all round
- Power: Swing Bowling & Clutch Temperament
- What it brings: Kapp is arguably the most valuable player in the format. He always takes wickets in the Powerplay with his swing and serves as a reliable finisher with the bat. He is a fierce competitor around whom the team rallies.
5. Chinelle Henry (foreign)
- Role: Seam Bowling Comprehensive
- Power: Athletics and Hard hitting
- What it brings: Filling the fast bowling all-round void left by Sutherland, Henry brings a Caribbean flavour. As a bowler, he hits the ‘heavy ball’ (good for hitting the deck hard) and can easily clear the boundary at the end of the innings.
6. Sneh Rana
- Role: Spin Bowling Comprehensive
- Power: Stability and Off-spin
- What it brings: A smart buy at the auction, adds great depth to Rana. He is a bold batter who can break partnerships with the ball and stop the collapse. His experience effectively replaces the domestic all-rounder value of players like Radha Yadav.
7. Tania Bhatia
- Role: Goalkeeper
- Power: Glove work
- What brings: Although her batting is often the subject of debate, Tania is one of India’s best clean wicket takers. Its lightning-quick turns are crucial on the twisties. DC will hope to be able to help lower the order if required.
8. Mani from him
- Role: Off-spinner / Batting All-rounder
- Power: Flight and Turn
- What it brings: The Kerala cricketer has boosted his confidence with international exposure. As a left-handed batsman, he offers a tactical advantage against leg-spinners and spinners, and his bowling is neat and economical.
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9. Alana King (foreign)
- Role: Leg Spinner
- Power: Control & Variations
- What it brings: Coming in as Sutherland’s replacement, King is a big upgrade in the spin department. He is a real wicketkeeper who attacks the stumps. His ability to complete difficult passes makes him a lock for the playing XI.
10. Nallapureddi Sri Charani
- Role: Left Arm Spinner
- Power: Accuracy and Internal Form
- What it brings: With a price tag of ₹1.30 Cr, expectations are high. He offers the vital left-arm orthodox angle that teams crave to counter right-handed heavy lineups. He represents an injection of ‘youth’ into the bowling attack.
11. Nandani Sharma
- Role: Medium Pacer
- Power: Swing
- What brings: With the squad light in the Indian pacers, Nandani Sharma is likely to support Kapp and Henry. His main job will be to draw disciplined lines in the middle overs and not leak runs when the spinners attack.
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This article was originally published here WomenCricket.coma Cricket Times company.
