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]WPL 2026 Mega Auction: Delhi Capitals Women’s Predicted Retained Players List
by Shekhar
The Delhi Capitals (DC) have reached the WPL final three times in a row, but are still searching for their first title. Ahead of the WPL 2026 mega auction, DC must rebuild wisely to finally lift the trophy.
Meg Lanning has captained DC for three years. However, with her retirement from international cricket in 2023, her future in the team is uncertain. The franchise might release her and try to buy her back later.
Delhi Capitals Likely Retention List (WPL 2026)
| No. | Player Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Jemimah Rodrigues | Indian |
| 2. | Shafali Verma | Indian |
| 3. | Marizanne Kapp | Overseas |
| 4. | Annabel Sutherland | Overseas |
| 5. | Niki Prasad (Uncapped) | Indian |
Delhi Capitals Likely Released Players (WPL 2026)
| No. | Player Name | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Meg Lanning | Overseas |
| 2. | Alice Capsey | Overseas |
| 3. | Arundhati Reddy | Indian |
| 4. | Sarah Bryce | Overseas |
| 5. | Sneha Deepthi | Indian |
| 6. | Taniya Bhatia | Indian |
| 7. | Nandini Kashyap | Indian |
| 8. | Jess Jonassen | Overseas |
| 9. | Shikha Pandey | Indian |
| 10. | Minnu Mani | Indian |
| 11. | Titas Sadhu | Indian |
| 12. | Shree Charani | Indian |
| 13. | Radha Yadav | Indian |
Likely Delhi Capitals Squad Before WPL 2026 Auction
| Category | Players |
|---|---|
| Retained | Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad |
| Released | Meg Lanning, Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Sarah Bryce, Sneha Deepthi, Taniya Bhatia, Nandini Kashyap, Jess Jonassen, Shikha Pandey, Minnu Mani, Titas Sadhu, Shree Charani, Radha Yadav |
Captaincy
If Meg Lanning is not retained, Jemimah Rodrigues is likely to become the new captain.
DC’s Likely Targets at WPL 2026 Auction
| Need | Description |
|---|---|
| Opening batter | To pair with Shafali Verma |
| Wicketkeeper-batter | Reliable behind the stumps and middle order |
| Off-spinner all-rounder | Adds balance and control in middle overs |
| Overseas pacer | To strengthen the pace attack |
Potential Key Targets for DC
| Player | Role | Why DC Might Target |
|---|---|---|
| Meg Lanning / Pratika Rawal | Opener | Experience and stability at the top |
| Yastika Bhatia | Wicketkeeper-batter | Indian option for middle order |
| Shree Charani | Left-arm spinner | Great form in Women’s World Cup 2025 |
| Danni Wyatt-Hodge | All-rounder | Experienced batter who can bowl |
| Lauren Bell | Pacer | Genuine wicket-taking overseas bowler |
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