Delhi Capitals Bolster Squad with New Signings After Injury Setbacks
The Delhi Capitals franchise has moved swiftly to address injury concerns within their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 campaign. On Friday, the team officially announced replacements for two key players who have been sidelined due to injuries.
Injury Replacements Confirmed for Remainder of WPL 2026
Young talents Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala will miss the remainder of the ongoing WPL 2026 season due to injuries. In response, the Delhi Capitals management has secured the services of Pragati Singh and E Srujana as their respective replacements for the crucial final stages of the tournament.
Pragati Singh brings valuable all-round capabilities to the Delhi Capitals squad. Her career includes representing Punjab Women, India B Women Under-19, and India E Women teams, demonstrating her experience across different levels of competitive cricket.
E Srujana joins the main squad after previously serving as a net bowler within the Delhi Capitals setup. Her promotion to a replacement player position for WPL 2026 reflects the team's confidence in her abilities and familiarity with their systems.
Notable Absences and Team Support
Sixteen-year-old Deeya Yadav made history earlier in the tournament when she debuted against the Mumbai Indians in Vadodara, becoming the youngest player to feature in WPL 2026. The Delhi Capitals organization has expressed their best wishes to both injured players and extended full support for their recovery processes.
Playoff Predictions from Cricket Expert Saba Karim
As WPL 2026 enters its decisive phase, former India cricketer Saba Karim has shared his insights on which teams are likely to secure playoff berths. During a recent 'Media Day' event organized by JioStar, Karim identified the Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz as strong favorites to qualify for the playoffs, alongside the already-qualified Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Karim emphasized that the playoff race remains intensely competitive, with most teams still mathematically in contention. However, he highlighted specific strengths that make Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz stand out as likely qualifiers.
"Looking at the balance of the teams, I think the Delhi Capitals have a very good chance of qualifying," Karim stated. "Meg Lanning is an experienced and accomplished captain, and more importantly, she has started scoring runs. They also have another key player in Phoebe Litchfield."
Regarding UP Warriorz, Karim noted their strong bowling attack as a significant advantage in the tournament's closing stages. While acknowledging that Mumbai Indians still have mathematical possibilities if they win their remaining matches, Karim maintained that Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz appear best positioned to advance if teams perform to their potential.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have already secured their playoff spot with an impressive run of five consecutive victories, leaving the remaining positions hotly contested as the tournament approaches its climax.
