Delhi Capitals’ batting order for Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 is not just packed with big names; it is stacked with proven numbers that explain why this side is being tipped as a power‑hitting giant.
South African powerhouse Laura Wolvaardt’s WPL tally of 342 runs in 13 games at a strike rate of 125.73 underlines how comfortably she slips between anchor and aggressor, especially on slower, turning tracks where timing and placement become vital. She can absorb pressure early, then cash in once set, giving Delhi a reliable stabilising presence without ever letting the scoring rate stagnate.
At the other end of the aggression scale stands Shafali Verma, whose record reads 865 runs from 27 WPL matches at a stunning strike rate of 162. That kind of sustained explosiveness at the top means Delhi often start their innings ten or fifteen runs ahead of the opposition by the end of the Powerplay. Shafali’s method is simple but devastating: if the ball is in her arc, it disappears, and bowlers know that even a marginal error in line or length can vanish over the ropes. Few franchises enjoy such a destructive tone‑setter.
Lizelle Lee is yet to make her WPL debut, but her T20I numbers paint a clear picture of what she can add to this lineup. With 1,896 runs in 82 T20Is at a strike rate of 110, she brings the experience of facing the best attacks in the world and still finding ways to clear the infield. Whether she opens alongside Shafali or slots in at three, Lee’s strong base and powerful swing promise a continuation of Delhi’s attacking intent rather than a pause.
The engine room of this side is built around skipper Jemimah Rodrigues and all-round star Marizanne Kapp. Jemimah’s 507 runs in 27 WPL games at a strike rate of 139 show exactly why she is trusted in the middle order. She can rebuild if early wickets tumble, but she is just as comfortable turning a solid platform into a surge with her busy running and creative boundary options.
Kapp, meanwhile, has 362 runs at 126 from 24 WPL matches, impressive returns for someone who often walks in during the final overs. Her clean straight hitting and calm presence at the death frequently transform competitive totals into match‑winning ones.
Chinelle Henry adds the final flourish to this power-packed order. In just seven WPL matches she has smashed 163 runs at a blistering strike rate of 196, numbers that scream pure finishing chaos rather than gentle accumulation. Batting in the middle or lower order, Henry can brutalise the last three overs and undo twenty overs of disciplined bowling from the opposition in a single burst.
What makes Delhi truly dangerous is that this core of hitters is surrounded by depth and versatility. All round options like Sneh Rana, emerging Indian talents such as Nandini Sharma, Deeya Yadav, and Niki Prasad, ensure the batting muscle stretches deep into the order. With so many players capable of clearing the boundary and adapting to different roles, Delhi Capitals walk into WPL 2026 with a batting lineup that looks tailor made for fireworks from ball one to ball 120.
Delhi Capitals Squad for WPL 2026:
Alana King, Chinele Henry, Deeya Yadav, Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Wolvaardt, Lizelle Lee, Lucy Hamilton, Mamatha Madiwala, Marizanne Kapp, Minu Mani, Nandini Sharma, Niki Prasad, Shafali Verma, Sneh Rana, Sree Charani, Taniya Bhatia
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