The Delhi Capitals are an Indian

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team that compete in the Women's Premier League (WPL), based in

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. The team is owned by

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and

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, who also owns the men's team. The team is coached by

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and captained by Meg Lanning. The side reached the final of the inaugural edition of the WPL after finishing top of the group, but lost in the final to

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History

In October 2022, the

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announced its intentions to hold a five-team women's franchise cricket tournament in March 2023. The tournament was named the Women's Premier League in January 2023, with investors buying the rights to franchises through a closed bidding process during the same month.

and

, the owners of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, bought the rights to one of the franchises. In February 2023,

was announced as head coach of the side. The inaugural player auction for the WPL was held on 13 February 2023, with Delhi Capitals signing 18 players for their squad. At the inaugural tournament, Delhi Capitals qualified directly for the final after topping the group, winning six of their eight matches. However, they lost in the final to

by seven wickets.

Current squad

As per 2023 season. Players in bold have international caps.

Support Staff

Source: Official website

Kit manufacturers and sponsors

Seasons

References