The Delhi Capitals Women’s team has now completed their full squad for WPL 2026 after a highly successful outing at the mega auction held on November 27 in New Delhi (Aerocity). Entering the auction with a strong retained core and a clear strategy, DC managed to utilize their entire purse and build a perfectly balanced 16-member squad.
Delhi Capitals remain the only franchise to reach all three WPL finals so far. Though the title has eluded them, their structure, planning, and team balance continue to impress. With the WPL 2026 cycle now underway, DC have strengthened their roster even more, aiming to finally lift their maiden trophy.
DC WPL 2026 Squad Overview (Updated After Mega Auction)
Delhi Capitals retained five players ahead of the auction and completed the remaining 11 slots at the mega auction to form a strong 16-player squad.
- Total Purse Spent: ₹15.00 crore
- Purse Remaining: ₹0.00 crore
- Total Players: 16
- Overseas Players: 6/6 (full)
- RTM Cards: 0
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Delhi Capitals WPL 2026 Retained Players List (Updated)
DC retained a powerful mix of Indian superstars and overseas match-winners who form the backbone of their squad:
| Player Name | Type | Retention Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jemimah Rodrigues | Indian (Capped) | ₹2.20 crore |
| Shafali Verma | Indian (Capped) | ₹2.20 crore |
| Marizanne Kapp | Overseas | ₹2.20 crore |
| Annabel Sutherland | Overseas | ₹2.20 crore |
| Niki Prasad | Indian (Uncapped) | ₹50 lakh |
These five retained players form DC’s core for the WPL 2026 season.
Delhi Capitals Released Players List for WPL 2026
DC released several big names ahead of the mega auction due to retention caps and squad restructuring.
| Released Players |
|---|
| Meg Lanning |
| Sneha Deepthi |
| Alice Capsey |
| Arundhati Reddy |
| Jess Jonassen |
| Minnu Mani |
| N. Charani |
| Shikha Pandey |
| Nandini Kashyap |
| Sarah Bryce |
| Taniyaa Bhatia |
| Radha Yadav |
| Titas Sadhu |
The release of Meg Lanning, Radha Yadav, and Jess Jonassen were the biggest surprises, but DC needed both balance and flexibility during the new cycle.
DC Mega Auction 2026 – Players Bought (Updated)
DC made some of the boldest and smartest moves at the auction, filling all remaining slots.
| Player | Type | Base Price | Sold For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinelle Henry | All-rounder | ₹30 lakh | ₹1.30 crore |
| Nallapureddy Shree Charani | All-rounder | ₹30 lakh | ₹1.30 crore |
| Laura Wolvaardt | Batter | ₹30 lakh | ₹1.10 crore |
| Sneh Rana | All-rounder | ₹30 lakh | ₹50 lakh |
| Minnu Mani | All-rounder | ₹40 lakh | ₹40 lakh |
| Taniya Bhatia | Wicketkeeper | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
| Lizelle Lee | Wicketkeeper | ₹30 lakh | ₹30 lakh |
| Nandani Sharma | Bowler | ₹20 lakh | ₹20 lakh |
| Deeya Yadav | Batter | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| Lucy Hamilton | All-rounder | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
| Mamatha Madiwala | Wicketkeeper | ₹10 lakh | ₹10 lakh |
DC Final Squad for WPL 2026 (16 Players)
Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Niki Prasad, Chinelle Henry, Shree Charani, Laura Wolvaardt, Sneh Rana, Minnu Mani, Lizelle Lee, Taniyaa Bhatia, Nandani Sharma, Deeya Yadav, Lucy Hamilton, Mamatha Madiwala
DC Purse Summary After Auction
| Team | Purse Remaining | RTM Cards |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals Women | ₹0.00 crore | 0 |
Conclusion
Delhi Capitals have entered the WPL 2026 season as one of the most well-balanced and complete squads. With a powerful retained core and high-impact auction signings, DC have built a team with depth, variety, and match-winning ability across formats.
Fans will now hope that the consistency shown in previous editions finally converts into a WPL title victory in 2026.
