Delhi Capitals (WPL)

The Delhi Capitals are an Indian women's cricket team that compete in the Women's Premier League (WPL), based in New Delhi. The team is owned by GMR Group and JSW Group, who also owns the men's team. The team is coached by Jonathan Batty and captained by Meg Lanning.[1][2] The side reached the final of the inaugural edition of the WPL after finishing top of the group, but lost in the final to Mumbai Indians.[3]

This article is about the women's team in WPL. For the men's team in Indian Premier League, see Delhi Capitals.

Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals
LeagueWomen's Premier League
Personnel
CaptainMeg Lanning
CoachJonathan Batty
Owner
Team information
Colours  Blue   Red
Established2023
History
WPL wins0
Official websitedelhicapitals.in

T20 kit

History

In October 2022, the BCCI announced its intentions to hold a five-team women's franchise cricket tournament in March 2023.[4] The tournament was named the Women's Premier League in January 2023, with investors buying the rights to franchises through a closed bidding process during the same month.[5] GMR Group and JSW Group, the owners of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, bought the rights to one of the franchises.[5]

In February 2023, Jonathan Batty was announced as head coach of the side.[1] The inaugural player auction for the WPL was held on 13 February 2023, with Delhi Capitals signing 18 players for their squad.[6] At the inaugural tournament, Delhi Capitals qualified directly for the final after topping the group, winning six of their eight matches.[7] However, they lost in the final to Mumbai Indians by seven wickets.[3]

Current squad

As per 2023 season.[6] Players in bold have international caps.

Name Nationality Birth date Batting style Bowling style Notes
Batters
Jasia Akhtar India (1988-05-27) 27 May 1988Right-handedRight-arm medium
Sneha Deepthi India (1996-09-10) 10 September 1996Right-handedRight-arm off break
Laura Harris Australia (1990-08-18) 18 August 1990Right-handedSlow left-arm orthodoxOverseas player
Meg Lanning Australia (1992-03-25) 25 March 1992Right-handedRight-arm mediumCaptain; overseas player
Aparna Mondal India (1996-06-02) 2 June 1996Right-handed–
Jemimah Rodrigues India (2000-09-05) 5 September 2000Right-handedRight-arm off breakVice-captain
Shafali Verma India (2004-01-28) 28 January 2004Right-handedRight-arm off break
All-rounders
Alice Capsey England (2004-08-11) 11 August 2004Right-handedRight-arm off breakOverseas player
Jess Jonassen Australia (1992-11-05) 5 November 1992Left-handedSlow left-arm orthodoxOverseas player
Marizanne Kapp South Africa (1990-01-04) 4 January 1990Right-handedRight-arm mediumOverseas player
Minnu Mani India (1999-03-24) 24 March 1999Left-handedRight-arm off break
Wicket-keepers
Taniya Bhatia India (1997-11-28) 28 November 1997Right-handed–
Bowlers
Tara Norris United States (1998-06-04) 4 June 1998Left-handedLeft-arm mediumOverseas player
Shikha Pandey India (1989-05-12) 12 May 1989Right-handedRight-arm medium
Arundhati Reddy India (1997-10-04) 4 October 1997Right-handedRight-arm medium
Titas Sadhu India (2004-09-29) 29 September 2004Right-handedRight-arm medium
Poonam Yadav India (1991-08-24) 24 August 1991Right-handedRight-arm leg break
Radha Yadav India (2000-04-21) 21 April 2000Right-handedSlow left-arm orthodox

Support Staff
Position Name
Head coachJonathan Batty
Assistant coachHemlata Kala
Assistant coachLisa Keightley
Fielding coachBiju George

Source: Official website[8]

Kit manufacturers and sponsors
Year Kit Manufacturer Shirt sponsor (front) Shirt sponsor (back) Chest branding
2023 JSW Paints SportsBuzz11 Tata Capital

Seasons
Year League table standing Final standing
2023 1st out of 5 Runners-up

See also

References
  1. "Jonathan Batty appointed Delhi Capitals head coach for WPL". Lokmat Times. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  2. "Meg Lanning named Delhi Capitals captain at WPL". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  3. "Mumbai Indians become the first WPL champions thanks to Sciver-Brunt and Wong". ESPNcricinfo. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  4. "Inaugural Women's IPL likely to be played from March 3 to 26". ESPNcricinfo. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  5. "Owners of Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, RCB win bids to own Women's Premier League teams". ESPNcricinfo. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  6. "Bid-by-bid updates - 2023 WPL auction". ESPNcricinfo. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  7. "Women's Premier League 2022/23 - Table". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  8. "Delhi Capitals announce Coaching Staff Ahead of Women's Premier League 2023". Delhi Capitals. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
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