WPL 2026: Jemimah Rodrigues Set to Become Delhi Capitals Captain

Chirag Pandey - Tuesday, Dec 23, 2025
Last Updated on Dec 23, 2025 12:53 PM

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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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