N. Charani Joins Delhi Capitals for ₹55 Lakh in Intense Bidding War
In the WPL Auction, there was a bidding war for uncapped Indian all-rounder N. Charani, known for her left-arm spin. She was added to the Delhi Capitals. The Capitals signed the 20-year-old from Andhra Pradesh for ₹55 lakh. This made her one of the most exciting uncapped players in this year’s auction.
Delhi Capitals were also successful in acquiring Uttarakhand wicketkeeper-batter Nandini Kashyap for her base price of ₹10 lakh, solidifying their roster as one of the most balanced squads heading into the next season.
Top 5 Picks in the WPL Auction
Several big names and emerging talents made headlines during the auction. Here’s a quick look at the Top 5 Purchases so far:
- Simran Shaikh – ₹1.90 crore (Gujarat Giants)
- Deandra Dottin (WI) – ₹1.70 crore (Gujarat Giants)
- G. Kamalini – ₹1.60 crore (Mumbai Indians)
- Prema Rawat – ₹1.20 crore (RCB)
- N. Charani – ₹55 lakh (Delhi Capitals)
Delhi Capitals Strengthen Squad with N. Charani and Nandini Kashyap
While the Mumbai Indians secured the services of star batter G. Kamalini for ₹1.60 crore, the Delhi Capitals successfully targeted uncapped domestic talent. They signed N. Charani for ₹55 lakh and Nandini Kashyap for ₹10 lakh, adding depth to their squad.
Kashyap, a wicketkeeper-batter from Uttarakhand, has been in exceptional form this domestic season. She was the top run-scorer in the Senior Women’s T20 Challenger Trophy.
She was third in the Senior Women’s T20 Trophy. This earned her a maiden India call-up for the upcoming T20I series against the West Indies. Kashyap joins Taniyaa Bhatia and Scotland’s Sarah Bryce. They are Delhi’s three wicketkeeping options.
Delhi Capitals’ Full Squad for WPL 2025
The Delhi Capitals now have a strong squad. It has international stars and top local players. Here’s their full lineup:
- Batters & All-rounders: Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Arundhati Reddy, Marizanne Kapp, Shafali Verma, Sneha Deepthi, Annabel Sutherland, Minnu Mani, N. Charani
- Bowlers: Radha Yadav, Titas Sadhu, Jess Jonassen, Shikha Pandey, Niki Prasad
- Wicketkeepers: Taniyaa Bhatia, Nandini Kashyap, Sarah Bryce
- Captain: Meg Lanning
The Delhi Capitals have a strong squad. It has a mix of seasoned internationals, like Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp, and rising stars, like N. Charani and Nandini Kashyap. With these strategic buys, Delhi looks poised to make a strong impact in the upcoming WPL season.
