2025 runners-up Delhi Capitals (DC) have retained five players ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL 2026) auction. India cricket team star Jemimah Rodrigues is the highest retention, followed by Shafali Verma, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp and uncapped Indian star Niki Prasad. The team has no Right to Match (RTM) cards left and will enter the auction with a purse of Rs 5.70 crore.
The 3-time finalists brought in some incredible buys. Chinelle Henry at Rs 1.30 could be game-changer for them. While they have replaced Meg Lanning with Laura Wolvaardt. While the management has hinted that Jemimah Rodrigues could captain DC from WPL 2026.
DC full squad for WPL 2026
Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, Annabel Sutherland ✈️, Marizanne Kapp ✈️, Niki Prasad (All Retained)
Laura Wolvaardt ✈️, Chinelle Henry ✈️, Shree Charani, Sneh Rana, Lizelle Lee (wk) ✈️, Deeya Yadav, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Mamatha Madiwala (wk), Nandani Sharma, Lucy Hamilton✈️, Minnu Mani
DC players bought at WPL 2026 auction
| S. No. | Player | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laura Wolvaardt✈️ | Rs 1.10 crore |
| 2 | Chinelle Henry✈️ | Rs 1.30 crore |
| 3 | Shree Charani | Rs 1.30 crore |
| 4 | Sneh Rana | Rs 50 lakh |
| 5 | Lizelle Lee ✈️ | Rs 30 lakh |
| 6 | Deeya Yadav | Rs 10 lakh |
| 7 | Taniya Bhatia | Rs 30 lakh |
| 8 | Mamatha Madiwala | Rs 10 lakh |
| 9 | Nandani Sharma | Rs 20 lakh |
| 10 | Lucy Hamilton✈️ | Rs 10 lakh |
| 11 | Minnu Mani | Rs 40 lakh |
DC retention list for WPL 2026
- Retention 1 – Jemimah Rodrigues (Rs 2.20 crore)
- Retention 2 – Shafali Verma (Rs 2.20 cr)
- Retention 3 – Annabel Sutherland (Rs 2.20 cr) ✈️
- Retention 4 – Marizanne Kapp (Rs 2.20 cr) ✈️
- Retention 5 – Niki Prasad (Uncapped) (Rs 50 lakh)
