Delhi Capitals Retain Key Players Ahead of WPL 2026

Delhi Capitals Announce Retained Players

On November 6, 2025, the Delhi Capitals (DC) revealed their retained players for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Premier League (WPL) auction. Each franchise had the opportunity to retain up to five players, and DC made strategic choices to strengthen their squad for the upcoming season.

Key Retained Players

The Delhi Capitals retained notable Team India stars, including:

A surprising absentee from the list is former captain Meg Lanning, who was a pivotal player in DC’s strategy and their highest run-getter with 952 runs scored at a strike rate of 127.10.

Challenges Ahead for Delhi Capitals

Under Lanning’s leadership, the Capitals reached the finals for three consecutive seasons but fell short each time, finishing as runners-up in 2023, 2024, and 2025. Their last campaign ended with a heart-wrenching eight-run defeat to the Mumbai Indians.

DC utilized ₹9.3 crore for their five retained players, leaving them with a remaining purse of ₹5.7 crore for the upcoming auction. This is notably the joint-lowest among franchises, alongside the Mumbai Indians, while UP Warriorz lead with a remaining purse of ₹14.5 crore. The retention decision leaves Delhi Capitals without any Right-To-Match cards, emphasizing their commitment to these five players.

Looking Ahead

The WPL 2026 auction is anticipated to take place later this month. Fans will be eager to see how these strategic moves pan out for the Delhi Capitals in their quest for the title.