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Delhi Capitals Women have taken an important decision before the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026. The team has released their captain Meg Lanning. Under her leadership, Delhi reached the final in three straight seasons but could not win the title.
After her exit, the franchise started looking for a new captain. Team owner Parth Jindal had earlier said that Delhi wants to give captaincy to an Indian player.
Jemimah Rodrigues: The Biggest Contender for Captaincy
Jemimah Rodrigues is now the strongest choice to become the new captain of Delhi Capitals Women in WPL 2026. If selected, she will be the first full-time captain after Meg Lanning.
Jemimah was already part of the team’s leadership group and worked as vice-captain last season. This experience makes her a good option for the role.
Why Jemimah Rodriguez Is the Perfect Choice for Captain
Jemimah Rodrigues is from Mumbai and is known for her positive attitude and smart cricket. She understands the game well and shares a good bond with her teammates, especially young players.
As captain, her main aim will be simple-
to help Delhi Capitals Women win their first WPL title.
Official Announcement Expected Soon
As per possible11, the official announcement about Jemimah’s captaincy may be made on Tuesday, December 23. She is expected to lead a strong team with many star Indian and overseas players.
Jemimah Rodrigues WPL Performance
- Matches played: 27
- Runs scored: 507
- Average: 28.16
- Half-centuries: 3
Best season (2024):
- Matches: 9
- Runs: 235
- Strike rate: 153.59
These numbers show that she is a reliable and attacking batter.
Delhi Capitals Women Squad for WPL 2026
1. Jemimah Rodrigues, 2. Shafali Verma, 3. Annabel Sutherland, 4. Marizanne Kapp, 5. Chinelle Henry, 6. Shree Charani, 7. Laura Wolvaardt, 8. Niki Prasad, 9. Sneha Rana, 10. Minnu Mani, 11. Lizelle Lee, 12. Taniya Bhatia, 13. Nandini Sharma, 14. Diya Yadav, 15. Madeeviwala Mamatha, 16. Lucy Hamilton
Delhi Capitals Women Schedule – WPL 2026
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM IST | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| Jan 11, 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants | 7:30 PM IST | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| Jan 14, 2026 | UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM IST | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs RCB | 7:30 PM IST | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM IST | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| Jan 24, 2026 | RCB vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM IST | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM IST | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
| Feb 1, 2026 | Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz | 7:30 PM IST | BCA Stadium, Vadodara |
Conclusion
Delhi Capitals Women are starting a new journey after Meg Lanning. If Jemimah Rodrigues becomes captain, the team will be led by a young and confident Indian player. Fans will hope that under her leadership, Delhi can finally win their first WPL trophy.
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