Delhi Capitals suffer twin blow, two cricketers ruled out of WPL 2026; franchise announces replacement
Delhi Capitals have suffered a twin blow as Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala have been ruled out of the ongoing WPL 2026. The team management has announced replacements as Delhi keep fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
Delhi Capitals have announced squad changes for the remainder of the ongoing Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 following injury setbacks to two players. Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala have both been ruled out of the ongoing season.
The franchise has signed Pragati Singh and Eddla Srujana as replacements. Both players have been brought into the squad at a price of INR 10 lakh each and will be available for selection for the rest of the campaign.
The injuries to Deeya and Mamatha come as a blow to Delhi Capitals as the tournament progresses, prompting the management to act swiftly to maintain squad depth and balance. Pragati Singh and Eddla Srujana will now look to make an impact with the opportunities presented to them in the latter stages of the league.
Delhi chase playoffs spot
Delhi are currently fourth on the table with four points in five matches. The Jemimah Rodrigues-led side had a poor start to the season, but they scripted a strong comeback with wins against UP Warriorz and Mumbai Indians. The goal will be to keep up with the momentum and qualify for the playoffs. Under Meg Lanning, Delhi played the finals of all three editions so far, but they haven’t been able to play the same brand of cricket this season.
The bowling looks slightly concerning as they lack depth and experience. The team has been overly dependent on Marizanne Kapp, which is not ideal. The Indian bowlers have failed to live up to the expectations and that’s one area that the team would want to improve on.
They have three more matches left in the season, which are against Bengaluru, Gujarat and UP. Three more wins could secure their spot in the playoffs. However, they need to improve significantly to get the job done and progress to the next round.