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Delhi Capitals (WPL)

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This article is about the women's team. For the men's team, see Delhi Capitals.

Delhi Capitals
LeagueWomen's Premier League
Personnel
CaptainMeg Lanning
CoachJonathan Batty
Owner
Team information
CityNew Delhi, Delhi, India
ColoursBlue and red
   
Founded2023; 2 years ago (2023)
Home groundArun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi
History
WPL wins0
Official websitedelhicapitals.in

Home kit

Diversity tribute kit

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 Meg Lanning.[1][2] The side reached the final of the WPL but lost to Mumbai Indians.[3]

History

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In October 2022, the BCCI announced its intentions to hold a five-team women's franchise cricket tournament in March 2023.[4] 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.[5] GMR Group and JSW Group, the owners of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League, bought the rights to one of the franchises.[5]

In February 2023, Jonathan Batty was announced as head coach of the side.[1] The inaugural player auction for the WPL was held on 13 February 2023, with Delhi Capitals signing 18 players for their squad.[6] At the inaugural tournament, Delhi Capitals qualified directly for the final after topping the group, winning six of their eight matches.[7] However, they lost in the final to Mumbai Indians by seven wickets.[3]

Support staff

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Position Name
Head coach Jonathan Batty
Assistant coach Hemlata Kala
Assistant coach Lisa Keightley
Fielding coach Biju George

Source: Official website[8]

Kit manufacturers and sponsors

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Year Kit manufacturer Main shirt sponsor Back sponsor
2023 Wrogn JSW Paints SportsBuzz11
2024–present Puma DP World JSW Paints

Seasons

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Year Group standings Final standings
2023 1/5 Runners-up
2024 1/5 Runners-up
2025 1/5 Runners-up

Captaincy record

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Player Duration Matches Won Lost Best Result
Australia Meg Lanning 2023-present 27 17 10 Runner-up (2023,2024,2025)

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Jonathan Batty appointed Delhi Capitals head coach for WPL". Lokmat Times. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  2. ^ "Meg Lanning named Delhi Capitals captain at WPL". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 5 March 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Mumbai Indians become the first WPL champions thanks to Sciver-Brunt and Wong". ESPNcricinfo. 26 March 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Inaugural Women's IPL likely to be played from March 3 to 26". ESPNcricinfo. 9 December 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Owners of Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, RCB win bids to own Women's Premier League teams". ESPNcricinfo. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  6. ^ "Bid-by-bid updates - 2023 WPL auction". ESPNcricinfo. 13 February 2023. Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Women's Premier League 2022/23 - Table". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Delhi Capitals announce Coaching Staff Ahead of Women's Premier League 2023". Delhi Capitals. 11 February 2023. Retrieved 24 February 2023.
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