Английская Википедия:Delhi Capitals (WPL)
Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:About Шаблон:Use dmy dates Шаблон:Infobox cricket team The Delhi Capitals are an Indian women's cricket team that compete in the Women's Premier League (WPL), based in New Delhi. The team is owned by GMR Group and JSW Group, who also owns the men's team. The team is coached by Jonathan Batty and captained by Meg Lanning.[1][2] The side reached the final of the inaugural edition of the WPL after finishing top of the group, but lost in the final to Mumbai Indians.[3]
History
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]
Current squad
As per 2024 season.[8] Players in bold have international caps.
Support Staff
Position | Name |
---|---|
Head coach | Jonathan Batty |
Assistant coach | Hemlata Kala |
Assistant coach | Lisa Keightley |
Fielding coach | Biju George |
Source: Official website[9]
Kit manufacturers and sponsors
Year | Kit manufacturer | Main shirt sponsor | Back sponsor |
---|---|---|---|
2023 | Wrogn | JSW Paints | SportsBuzz11 |
2024 | Puma | DP World | JSW Paints |
Seasons
Year | League table standing | Final standing |
---|---|---|
2023 | 1st out of 5 | Runners-up |
See also
References
Шаблон:Women's Premier League (cricket) Шаблон:Delhi Capitals WPL squad Шаблон:Delhi Capitals