The Delhi Capitals is an Indian professional women's cricket team that competes in the Women's Premier League, based in New Delhi, Delhi. The team is owned jointly by the GMR Group and the JSW Group, which also own the Capitals men's team. The team is coached by Jonathan Batty and captained by Jemimah Rodrigues. The team reached the final of the WPL but lost to Mumbai Indians.
History In October 2022, the BCCI 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. GMR Group and JSW Group, the owners of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, bought the rights to one of the franchises.
In February 2023, Jonathan Batty was announced as head coach of the team. 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 Mumbai Indians by seven wickets.
Under the leadership of Jemimah Rodrigues in 2026 Women's Premier League (cricket), Delhi Capitals defeated Gujarat Giants to reach their fourth consecutive WPL final, setting up championship match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Support staff PositionNameHead coach Jonathan BattyAssistant coach Hemlata KalaFielding coach Milap Mewada Source: Official website
Kit manufacturers and sponsors
YearKit manufacturerMain shirt sponsorBack sponsor2023WrognJSW PaintsSportsBuzz112024PumaDP WorldJSW Paints20252026Lakmé Sun Expert
Seasons YearGroup standingsFinal standings20231/5Runners-up20241/5Runners-up20251/5Runners-up20263/5Runners-up
Captaincy record Player Duration Matches Won Lost Best Result Meg Lanning 2023–2025 27 17 10Runner-up (2023, 2024, 2025)
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