On November 6, 2025, the Delhi Capitals (DC) revealed their retained players for the 2026 Women's Premier League (WPL) auction. Focusing on building a competitive team, the franchise opted to retain five key players while making some strategic decisions.
Retained Players Highlight
The Delhi Capitals retained Indian cricket stars Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma. Additionally, they secured Niki Prasad, an uncapped Indian player. The team also included Australian all-rounder Annabel Sutherland and South African all-rounder Marizanne Kapp in their lineup.
Former Captain's Absence
One significant absence from the retention list was former captain Meg Lanning, who has been a key player for the franchise. Lanning is Delhi's highest run-scorer in the WPL, amassing 952 runs across 27 matches at an impressive strike rate of 127.10.
WPL 2026 Auction Details
Delhi Capitals entered the auction with a budget of ?15 crore and used ?9.3 crore to retain their five players, resulting in a remaining purse of ?5.7 crore. This places them as one of the teams with the joint-lowest remaining funds alongside the Mumbai Indians.
| Player |
Price Tag (INR) |
| Jemimah Rodrigues |
?2.2 crore |
| Shafali Verma |
?2.2 crore |
| Annabel Sutherland |
?2.2 crore |
| Marizanne Kapp |
?2.2 crore |
| Niki Prasad |
?50 lakh |
Upcoming WPL Challenges
Despite being table-toppers in the previous season, the Delhi Capitals faced disappointment as they lost to the Mumbai Indians in the final by just eight runs. Moving forward, the team aims to build on their previous performances and secure their first championship title.
With the retention of these crucial players and a strategic approach in the auction, the Delhi Capitals are ready to make an impact in WPL 2026.