New Delhi: Delhi Capitals have made a significant decision ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2026 season appointing Indian star batter Jemimah Rodrigues as their new captain. Jemimah who has been an integral part of the franchise since its inception will now lead the team further strengthening their hopes of ending their title drought. Jemimah Rodrigues Handed the Captaincy The Delhi Capitals management has placed its trust in the 25-year-old Jemimah Rodrigues selecting her as captain for WPL 2026. She has been associated with the team since the league’s first season and has become synonymous with the Delhi franchise. A Player for the Big Stage Records Speak for Themselves Recently Jemimah played a crucial role in India’s historic victory at the ICC Women’s World Cup. Her unbeaten knock of 127 runs against Australia in the semi-final helped India successfully chase a world-record target of 339 runs showcasing her ability to perform in high-pressure matches. A Stellar Journey with Delhi Capitals Jemimah has played 27 matches for Delhi Capitals in the WPL so far scoring 507 runs at a strike rate of 139.67. She has been a part of all three WPL finals and remains a fan favorite due to her energy aggression and infectious smile on the field. Management and Jemimah’s Reactions Team co-owners Parth Jindal and Kiran Kumar Grandhi described Jemimah as a “natural leader” expressing confidence that she will take the team to the next level. Jemimah in turn called the captaincy an honor stating that Delhi Capitals is like family to her and that she will fulfill this new responsibility with utmost sincerity. Story Highlights Delhi Capitals appoints Jemimah Rodrigues as captain for WPL 2026 Jemimah has been an integral part of Delhi Capitals since the beginning She scored an unbeaten 127 against Australia in the World Cup semi-final Delhi Capitals has reached the final in all three seasons of the WPL