Young Indian left-arm orthodox spinner Shree Charani continues her rapid rise in women’s cricket as Delhi Capitals (DC) secured her for ₹1.30 crore in the WPL 2026 mega auction held on 27 November 2025. After a bidding fight involving MI and other teams, DC brought her back as a key Indian spin option for the upcoming season.
Charani became a household name during WPL 2025, where she delivered a match-winning spell in the final and announced her arrival as one of the brightest new talents in Indian cricket.
WPL 2026 Team and Price
- WPL 2026 Team: Delhi Capitals
- Auction Price: ₹1.30 crore
- Base Price: ₹30 lakh
Delhi Capitals showed complete trust in the young bowler, making her one of their most important Indian signings for the new season.
Shree Charani WPL Auction History
| Year | Team | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Delhi Capitals | ₹55 lakh |
| 2026 | Delhi Capitals | ₹1.30 crore |
Shree Charani WPL Stats and Records (Updated)
Shree Charani has played only one WPL season so far, but her performance instantly made her one of the most exciting young bowlers in the league.
Overall WPL Batting Stats
| Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 9.00 | 69.23 |
Overall WPL Bowling Stats
| Mat | Overs | Runs | Wkts | Avg | Econ | SR | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 32 | 45 | 7 | 6.43 | 5.32 | 7.2 | 5-wicket haul (Final) |
Season-Wise WPL Performance
WPL 2025 (Delhi Capitals): Breakthrough Season
- 7 wickets in 2 matches
- Economy: 5.32
- Best: 5-wicket haul in the final — the first-ever five-for in a WPL final
- Debut match: 2 wickets vs RCB
Her performance in the 2025 final established her as one of the top young spinners to watch.
Key WPL Records & Achievements
- First bowler to take a five-wicket haul in a WPL final (2025).
- Most wickets by an uncapped Indian player in one season (7 in 2 matches).
- Economy under 6 — exceptional for a debutant.
- Helped Delhi Capitals dominate the knockout stages with spin control.
Shree Charani remains one of India’s most promising young spinners. She recently received ₹2.5 crore reward and land allotment from the Andhra Pradesh government for being part of India’s 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup-winning team.
Coaches and experts believe she could become the next big name in India’s spin department, given her accuracy, temperament and ability to perform under pressure. DC plans to groom her as the main left-arm spinner for WPL 2026, pairing her with senior bowlers for a strong spin attack.
With Delhi Capitals signing her for ₹1.30 crore, Shree Charani enters WPL 2026 as one of the most exciting young players to watch. Her WPL stats and records already show tremendous potential, and her growth in the past year highlights why DC invested heavily in her again.
