WPL 2026: DC’s best playing XI for the Women’s Premier League

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The Women’s Premier League (WPL) returns for its fourth edition in 2026, and the Delhi Capitals (DC) are entering a new era. After three consecutive runner-up finishes, the franchise has hit the reset button on its leadership, appointing Jemimah Rodrigues as captain following the release of Meg Lanning. With a blend of explosive Indian talent and world-class overseas stars, DC are once again hunting for that elusive maiden title.

The build-up to WPL 2026 has not been without drama for the Capitals. The franchise retained a strong core but faced a significant setback just weeks before the tournament.

Star Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland, who was retained for ₹2.2 crore, withdrew from the tournament citing personal reasons. Sutherland was a vital cog in DC’s pace attack and lower-order batting. Acting swiftly, DC signed Australian leg-spinner Alana King as Sutherland’s replacement. King brings extensive T20 experience and adds a new dimension to the spin department, though the team sacrifices some pace-bowling depth with this swap.

In the mega auction, DC bolstered their squad by signing South African captain Laura Wolvaardt (₹1.10 Cr) and West Indies power-hitter Chinelle Henry (₹1.30 Cr). They also invested heavily in domestic talent, picking up all-rounder Nallapureddy Shree Charani for ₹1.30 Cr.

1. Shafali Verma

2. Laura Wolvaardt (Overseas)

3. Jemimah Rodrigues (Captain)

4. Marizanne Kapp (Overseas)

5. Chinelle Henry (Overseas)

6. Sneh Rana

7. Taniya Bhatia

8. Minnu Mani

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9. Alana King (Overseas)

10. Nallapureddy Shree Charani

11. Nandani Sharma

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.