WPL 2025: The Delhi Capitals Women’s team finalized their lineup for the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 during the mini-auction held in Bengaluru on Sunday. With an eye on clinching their maiden WPL title, the Capitals retained their core players while making strategic additions to strengthen the squad.
The Capitals went into the auction with a budget of ₹2.5 crore and added four new players to their roster. The highlight of their purchases was Nallapureddy Charani, an all-rounder who fetched ₹55 lakh, making her the team’s costliest buy this year. Scottish wicketkeeper Sarah Bryce was the sole international player acquired by the Capitals, bringing her experience and agility behind the stumps to the team. Young Indian talents Nandini Kashyap and Niki Prasad, each signed for ₹10 lakh, rounded out the Capitals’ new additions.
Delhi Capitals: Auction Picks
– Nallapureddy Charani: ₹55 lakh
– Sarah Bryce: ₹10 lakh
– Nandini Kashyap: ₹10 lakh
– Niki Prasad: ₹10 lakh
The Capitals retained 14 players from their previous campaign, including captain Meg Lanning, Indian stars Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Verma, and impactful all-rounders like Marizanne Kapp, Alice Capsey, and Jess Jonassen. Their bowling unit remains strong, featuring Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, and young pacer Titas Sadhu, while experienced wicketkeeper Taniya Bhatia continues to anchor the team’s gloves department.
DC Full Squad For WPL 2025
Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning (c), Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland, Nandini Kashyap, N. Charani, Sarah Bryce, Niki Prasad
Delhi Capitals reached their second consecutive final last year but fell short against Royal Challengers Bangalore, who chased down a modest target of 114. With a bolstered squad, the Capitals aim to go one step further and claim the elusive trophy in 2025.
The Capitals have assembled a balanced side with a mix of experience and youth, setting the stage for a promising WPL 2025 campaign. With strategic auction picks and a solid core, Delhi Capitals Women are gearing up to finally bring home the coveted title. Fans eagerly await the action-packed season as the Capitals strive to dominate the competition.
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