The player auction for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League took place on February 13 in Mumbai. 449 cricketers featured at the marquee event but with a squad limit of 18 players, only 87 were able to fetch WPL contracts. &nbsp;Smriti Mandhana took home a hefty sum of INR 3.4 crore and became the most expensive player of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WPL 2023.</a>

It was the 16th player auction for Delhi Capitals and they brought their experience into play to assemble a strong 18-member squad for the forthcoming season of the women's league. The Delhi franchise is studded with top-quality players and they have the potential to go all the way in WPL 2023. Let us look at what DC’s best starting XI looks like.

Here is the best starting XI of Delhi Capitals&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/shafali-verma-breaks-down-in-tears-of-joy-during-post-match-presentation-after-leading-india-to-womens-u19-wc-glory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shafali Verma</a> has taken the international arena by storm from the time she made her international debut. She has taken the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and provided India with brisk starts. On her day, the 19-year-old has even taken the best of bowlers to the cleaners.

Shafali has made 52 appearances for the Women in Blue in the shortest format and scored 1292 runs at a strike rate of 134.16. When it comes to the ODIs, the flamboyant cricketer has scored 531 runs in 21 matches at a strike rate of 83.62. Besides her batting prowess, she is quite handy with her off-spin.

Shafali plays an aggressive style of cricket and her addition adds flare to the batting line-up. Also, the youngster’s bowling skill is an added bonus. Thus, Delhi went all guns blazing to sign her at the auction and eventually acquired her for INR 2 crore.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/twitter-reactions-jemimah-rodrigues-masterclass-hands-india-first-win-in-womens-t20-world-cup-over-pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jemimah Rodrigues</a> has been a consistent performer for India in the shortest format of the game. She has featured in 77 T20Is and aggregated 1629 runs at a strike rate of 113.44. She has shepherded the innings beautifully and allowed stroke makers to play with freedom.&nbsp;

The 22-year-old has also shown the aggressive aspect of her game to put the opposition bowling attacks under the pump. The match-winning innings in the fourth game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2023 against Pakistan was a classic example of her batting prowess. Thus, Delhi Capitals broke their bank to pick her at the auction and acquired her services for INR 2.2 crore.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/young-batting-sensation-alice-capsey-returns-as-england-announce-squad-for-womens-t20-world-cup-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alice Capsey</a> has set the international arena ablaze with her magnificent performances. The 18-year-old has put up an exhibition of her flamboyant stroke play and taken opposition's bowling unit to the cleaners. She has featured in 12 T20Is and smashed 298 runs at a strike rate of 139.25.&nbsp;

In a bid to bolster their batting line-up, Delhi Capitals signed Capsey at the WPL 2023 auction for INR 75 lakh.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/we-are-constantly-evolving-and-have-great-flexibility-in-our-team-at-the-moment-both-with-bat-and-ball-meg-lanning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meg Lanning</a> is one of the biggest names in world cricket. She has tormented bowlers with her marauding bat and amassed truckloads of runs across formats. The 30-year-old has featured in 129 T20Is and notched up 3345 runs at a strike rate of 116.26.

Moreover, Lanning is an astute tactician of the game and has led Australia to three T20 World Cup triumphs, an ODI World Cup victory, and a gold medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Delhi Capitals left no stone unturned to draft the batting maestro into their side and signed her for INR 1.1 crore.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/marizanne-kapp-opts-out-of-tri-series-final-after-wife-dane-van-niekerks-world-cup-snub-9639/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marizanne Kapp</a> is one of those cricketers who has made heads turn every time she has stepped into the cricket field. The 33-year-old has dismantled bowling attacks with her power-hitting might and has also been a strike force with the ball. She has scored 1140 runs in 90 T20Is and picked up 70 wickets at an economy of 5.45.

Marizanne is a game-changer with bat and ball and therefore, Delhi were inclined towards roping her into the team. DC paid INR 1.5 crore to sign the South African all-rounder at the auction.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/this-is-quite-disappointing-taniya-bhatia-bashes-london-hotel-for-no-response-over-theft-claims/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taniyaa Bhatia</a> is a fine wicketkeeper-batter in the Indian cricketing circle. She is lightning-quick behind the stumps and has earned a lot of praise due to her excellent glovework. Also, the 25-year-old has acted as a floater with the bat and has played some useful knocks for the Women in Blue.&nbsp;Hence, the Delhi franchise was inclined towards adding Taniyaa to their arsenal and thus, signed her for INR 30 lakh.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/if-im-representing-australia-i-want-to-represent-all-australians-jess-jonassen-shares-powerful-message-post-wukalina-walk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jess Jonassen</a> has been a bankable name in the international arena. The 30-year-old has bamboozled batters with her variations and wreaked havoc with the ball. On the batting front, she has been a useful contributor with the bat and has played some vital knocks for Australia.&nbsp;

The Queensland-born has bagged 89 wickets in 98 T20Is at an economy of 5.59 and scored 432 runs in those outings. Jonassen, with her ability to contribute in both departments is an asset to the side and thus, Delhi Capitals signed her for INR 50 lakh.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/shikha-pandey-pens-down-heartfelt-note-after-earning-india-comeback-for-t20-world-cup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shikha Pandey</a> has been a proven performer in the international arena. She has troubled batters with her swing and provided India with crucial breakthroughs at several ocassions. Further, the 33-year-old is no muck with the bat and has played some key cameos slotting in at lower down the order.

Shikha has bagged 75 wickets in 55 ODIs and at an economy of 3.99 scored 512 runs at a strike rate of 90.14. The bowling all-rounder has immense experience of international cricket, and Delhi Capitals signed her to add depth to the side, paying INR 60 lakh to acquire her services.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/eng-w-vs-ind-w-radha-yadav-takes-a-stunner-in-second-t20i/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Radha Yadav</a> is one the finest spinners in the Indian cricketing circles. She has strangled batters with her impeccable lines and lengths and provided the Women in Blue with timely breakthroughs. The 22-year-old has featured in 65 T20Is and bagged 67 wickets at an economy of 6.57.

Besides her bowling might, Radha is a brilliant fielder and has left the cricket fraternity amazed by her immaculate athleticism many times. Delhi Capitals signed the Indian spinner for INR 40 lakh at the auction.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/wpl-2023-who-is-tara-norris/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tara Norris</a> lighted the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022 with exceptional performances. She was the wreaker-in-chief for Southern Vipers in the competition, bagging 12 wickets in eight matches at an economy of 4.08. Delhi Capitals liked what they saw in the American pacer and roped her into the side for the inaugural WPL season.

DC acquired the services of Norris for INR 10 lakh. The left-arm pacer’s inclusion would add variety to the pace attack and the Delhi management would hope the associate nation's player puts up a show with the ball in the coming edition.

<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/wbbl-2021-brisbane-heat-rope-in-poonam-yadav-as-amelia-kerrs-replacement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Poonam Yadav</a> is one of the dependable spinners in Indian cricket. &nbsp;She has spun the web around the opposition and chipped in with wickets at regular intervals. The 31-year-old has featured in 72 T20Is and picked up 98 wickets at an economy 5.75. Talking about the ODIs, she has bagged 80 wickets in 58 matches at an economy of 3.97.

Delhi Capitals signed Poonam at the WPL 2023 auction to bolster the spin-bowling stocks The leg-spinner would look to bring her A-game into play in the forthcoming season.

The player auction for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League took place on February 13 in Mumbai. 449 cricketers featured at the marquee event but with a squad limit of 18 players, only 87 were able to fetch WPL contracts. &nbsp;Smriti Mandhana took home a hefty sum of INR 3.4 crore and became the most expensive player of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WPL 2023.</a>
It was the 16th player auction for Delhi Capitals and they brought their experience into play to assemble a strong 18-member squad for the forthcoming season of the women's league. The Delhi franchise is studded with top-quality players and they have the potential to go all the way in WPL 2023. Let us look at what DC’s best starting XI looks like.
<h3>Here is the best starting XI of Delhi Capitals&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>1. Shafali Verma</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676609274289_Shafali-Verma.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/shafali-verma-breaks-down-in-tears-of-joy-during-post-match-presentation-after-leading-india-to-womens-u19-wc-glory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shafali Verma</a> has taken the international arena by storm from the time she made her international debut. She has taken the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and provided India with brisk starts. On her day, the 19-year-old has even taken the best of bowlers to the cleaners.
Shafali has made 52 appearances for the Women in Blue in the shortest format and scored 1292 runs at a strike rate of 134.16. When it comes to the ODIs, the flamboyant cricketer has scored 531 runs in 21 matches at a strike rate of 83.62. Besides her batting prowess, she is quite handy with her off-spin.
Shafali plays an aggressive style of cricket and her addition adds flare to the batting line-up. Also, the youngster’s bowling skill is an added bonus. Thus, Delhi went all guns blazing to sign her at the auction and eventually acquired her for INR 2 crore.

<h3>2. Jemimah Rodrigues and Alice Capsey</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676609806576_Jemimah-Rodrigues-and-Alice-Capsey.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/twitter-reactions-jemimah-rodrigues-masterclass-hands-india-first-win-in-womens-t20-world-cup-over-pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jemimah Rodrigues</a> has been a consistent performer for India in the shortest format of the game. She has featured in 77 T20Is and aggregated 1629 runs at a strike rate of 113.44. She has shepherded the innings beautifully and allowed stroke makers to play with freedom.&nbsp;
The 22-year-old has also shown the aggressive aspect of her game to put the opposition bowling attacks under the pump. The match-winning innings in the fourth game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2023 against Pakistan was a classic example of her batting prowess. Thus, Delhi Capitals broke their bank to pick her at the auction and acquired her services for INR 2.2 crore.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/young-batting-sensation-alice-capsey-returns-as-england-announce-squad-for-womens-t20-world-cup-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alice Capsey</a> has set the international arena ablaze with her magnificent performances. The 18-year-old has put up an exhibition of her flamboyant stroke play and taken opposition's bowling unit to the cleaners. She has featured in 12 T20Is and smashed 298 runs at a strike rate of 139.25.&nbsp;
In a bid to bolster their batting line-up, Delhi Capitals signed Capsey at the WPL 2023 auction for INR 75 lakh.

<h3>4. Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676610209432_Meg-Lanning-and-Marizanne-Kapp.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/we-are-constantly-evolving-and-have-great-flexibility-in-our-team-at-the-moment-both-with-bat-and-ball-meg-lanning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meg Lanning</a> is one of the biggest names in world cricket. She has tormented bowlers with her marauding bat and amassed truckloads of runs across formats. The 30-year-old has featured in 129 T20Is and notched up 3345 runs at a strike rate of 116.26.
Moreover, Lanning is an astute tactician of the game and has led Australia to three T20 World Cup triumphs, an ODI World Cup victory, and a gold medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Delhi Capitals left no stone unturned to draft the batting maestro into their side and signed her for INR 1.1 crore.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/marizanne-kapp-opts-out-of-tri-series-final-after-wife-dane-van-niekerks-world-cup-snub-9639/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marizanne Kapp</a> is one of those cricketers who has made heads turn every time she has stepped into the cricket field. The 33-year-old has dismantled bowling attacks with her power-hitting might and has also been a strike force with the ball. She has scored 1140 runs in 90 T20Is and picked up 70 wickets at an economy of 5.45.
Marizanne is a game-changer with bat and ball and therefore, Delhi were inclined towards roping her into the team. DC paid INR 1.5 crore to sign the South African all-rounder at the auction.

<h3>6. Taniyaa Bhatia and Jess Jonassen</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676610532343_Taniyaa-Bhatia-and-Jess-Jonassen.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/this-is-quite-disappointing-taniya-bhatia-bashes-london-hotel-for-no-response-over-theft-claims/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taniyaa Bhatia</a> is a fine wicketkeeper-batter in the Indian cricketing circle. She is lightning-quick behind the stumps and has earned a lot of praise due to her excellent glovework. Also, the 25-year-old has acted as a floater with the bat and has played some useful knocks for the Women in Blue.&nbsp;Hence, the Delhi franchise was inclined towards adding Taniyaa to their arsenal and thus, signed her for INR 30 lakh.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/if-im-representing-australia-i-want-to-represent-all-australians-jess-jonassen-shares-powerful-message-post-wukalina-walk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jess Jonassen</a> has been a bankable name in the international arena. The 30-year-old has bamboozled batters with her variations and wreaked havoc with the ball. On the batting front, she has been a useful contributor with the bat and has played some vital knocks for Australia.&nbsp;
The Queensland-born has bagged 89 wickets in 98 T20Is at an economy of 5.59 and scored 432 runs in those outings. Jonassen, with her ability to contribute in both departments is an asset to the side and thus, Delhi Capitals signed her for INR 50 lakh.

<h3>8. Shikha Pandey and Radha Yadav</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676610779569_Shikha-Pandey-and-Radha-Yadav.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/shikha-pandey-pens-down-heartfelt-note-after-earning-india-comeback-for-t20-world-cup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shikha Pandey</a> has been a proven performer in the international arena. She has troubled batters with her swing and provided India with crucial breakthroughs at several ocassions. Further, the 33-year-old is no muck with the bat and has played some key cameos slotting in at lower down the order.
Shikha has bagged 75 wickets in 55 ODIs and at an economy of 3.99 scored 512 runs at a strike rate of 90.14. The bowling all-rounder has immense experience of international cricket, and Delhi Capitals signed her to add depth to the side, paying INR 60 lakh to acquire her services.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/eng-w-vs-ind-w-radha-yadav-takes-a-stunner-in-second-t20i/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Radha Yadav</a> is one the finest spinners in the Indian cricketing circles. She has strangled batters with her impeccable lines and lengths and provided the Women in Blue with timely breakthroughs. The 22-year-old has featured in 65 T20Is and bagged 67 wickets at an economy of 6.57.
Besides her bowling might, Radha is a brilliant fielder and has left the cricket fraternity amazed by her immaculate athleticism many times. Delhi Capitals signed the Indian spinner for INR 40 lakh at the auction.

<h3>10. Tara Norris and Poonam Yadav</h3>
<amp-img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676610992340_Tara-Norris-and-Poonam-Yadav.jpeg" alt width="640" height="400" layout="responsive" style="max-width: 100%; margin: 0;"></amp-img>
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/wpl-2023-who-is-tara-norris/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tara Norris</a> lighted the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022 with exceptional performances. She was the wreaker-in-chief for Southern Vipers in the competition, bagging 12 wickets in eight matches at an economy of 4.08. Delhi Capitals liked what they saw in the American pacer and roped her into the side for the inaugural WPL season.
DC acquired the services of Norris for INR 10 lakh. The left-arm pacer’s inclusion would add variety to the pace attack and the Delhi management would hope the associate nation's player puts up a show with the ball in the coming edition.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/wbbl-2021-brisbane-heat-rope-in-poonam-yadav-as-amelia-kerrs-replacement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Poonam Yadav</a> is one of the dependable spinners in Indian cricket. &nbsp;She has spun the web around the opposition and chipped in with wickets at regular intervals. The 31-year-old has featured in 72 T20Is and picked up 98 wickets at an economy 5.75. Talking about the ODIs, she has bagged 80 wickets in 58 matches at an economy of 3.97.
Delhi Capitals signed Poonam at the WPL 2023 auction to bolster the spin-bowling stocks The leg-spinner would look to bring her A-game into play in the forthcoming season.

The player auction for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League took place on February 13 in Mumbai. 449 cricketers featured at the marquee event but with a squad limit of 18 players, only 87 were able to fetch WPL contracts. &nbsp;Smriti Mandhana took home a hefty sum of INR 3.4 crore and became the most expensive player of the <a href="https://www.crictracker.com/t20/wipl-womens-indian-premier-league/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WPL 2023.</a>
It was the 16th player auction for Delhi Capitals and they brought their experience into play to assemble a strong 18-member squad for the forthcoming season of the women's league. The Delhi franchise is studded with top-quality players and they have the potential to go all the way in WPL 2023. Let us look at what DC’s best starting XI looks like.
<h3>Here is the best starting XI of Delhi Capitals&nbsp;</h3>
<h3>1. Shafali Verma</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676609274289_Shafali-Verma.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/shafali-verma-breaks-down-in-tears-of-joy-during-post-match-presentation-after-leading-india-to-womens-u19-wc-glory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shafali Verma</a> has taken the international arena by storm from the time she made her international debut. She has taken the attack to the opposition right from the get-go and provided India with brisk starts. On her day, the 19-year-old has even taken the best of bowlers to the cleaners.
Shafali has made 52 appearances for the Women in Blue in the shortest format and scored 1292 runs at a strike rate of 134.16. When it comes to the ODIs, the flamboyant cricketer has scored 531 runs in 21 matches at a strike rate of 83.62. Besides her batting prowess, she is quite handy with her off-spin.
Shafali plays an aggressive style of cricket and her addition adds flare to the batting line-up. Also, the youngster’s bowling skill is an added bonus. Thus, Delhi went all guns blazing to sign her at the auction and eventually acquired her for INR 2 crore.

<h3>2. Jemimah Rodrigues and Alice Capsey</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676609806576_Jemimah-Rodrigues-and-Alice-Capsey.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/twitter-reactions-cricket/twitter-reactions-jemimah-rodrigues-masterclass-hands-india-first-win-in-womens-t20-world-cup-over-pakistan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jemimah Rodrigues</a> has been a consistent performer for India in the shortest format of the game. She has featured in 77 T20Is and aggregated 1629 runs at a strike rate of 113.44. She has shepherded the innings beautifully and allowed stroke makers to play with freedom.&nbsp;
The 22-year-old has also shown the aggressive aspect of her game to put the opposition bowling attacks under the pump. The match-winning innings in the fourth game of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2023 against Pakistan was a classic example of her batting prowess. Thus, Delhi Capitals broke their bank to pick her at the auction and acquired her services for INR 2.2 crore.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/young-batting-sensation-alice-capsey-returns-as-england-announce-squad-for-womens-t20-world-cup-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Alice Capsey</a> has set the international arena ablaze with her magnificent performances. The 18-year-old has put up an exhibition of her flamboyant stroke play and taken opposition's bowling unit to the cleaners. She has featured in 12 T20Is and smashed 298 runs at a strike rate of 139.25.&nbsp;
In a bid to bolster their batting line-up, Delhi Capitals signed Capsey at the WPL 2023 auction for INR 75 lakh.

<h3>4. Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676610209432_Meg-Lanning-and-Marizanne-Kapp.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/we-are-constantly-evolving-and-have-great-flexibility-in-our-team-at-the-moment-both-with-bat-and-ball-meg-lanning/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Meg Lanning</a> is one of the biggest names in world cricket. She has tormented bowlers with her marauding bat and amassed truckloads of runs across formats. The 30-year-old has featured in 129 T20Is and notched up 3345 runs at a strike rate of 116.26.
Moreover, Lanning is an astute tactician of the game and has led Australia to three T20 World Cup triumphs, an ODI World Cup victory, and a gold medal in the 2022 Commonwealth Games. Delhi Capitals left no stone unturned to draft the batting maestro into their side and signed her for INR 1.1 crore.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/marizanne-kapp-opts-out-of-tri-series-final-after-wife-dane-van-niekerks-world-cup-snub-9639/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Marizanne Kapp</a> is one of those cricketers who has made heads turn every time she has stepped into the cricket field. The 33-year-old has dismantled bowling attacks with her power-hitting might and has also been a strike force with the ball. She has scored 1140 runs in 90 T20Is and picked up 70 wickets at an economy of 5.45.
Marizanne is a game-changer with bat and ball and therefore, Delhi were inclined towards roping her into the team. DC paid INR 1.5 crore to sign the South African all-rounder at the auction.

<h3>6. Taniyaa Bhatia and Jess Jonassen</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676610532343_Taniyaa-Bhatia-and-Jess-Jonassen.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/this-is-quite-disappointing-taniya-bhatia-bashes-london-hotel-for-no-response-over-theft-claims/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Taniyaa Bhatia</a> is a fine wicketkeeper-batter in the Indian cricketing circle. She is lightning-quick behind the stumps and has earned a lot of praise due to her excellent glovework. Also, the 25-year-old has acted as a floater with the bat and has played some useful knocks for the Women in Blue.&nbsp;Hence, the Delhi franchise was inclined towards adding Taniyaa to their arsenal and thus, signed her for INR 30 lakh.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/if-im-representing-australia-i-want-to-represent-all-australians-jess-jonassen-shares-powerful-message-post-wukalina-walk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jess Jonassen</a> has been a bankable name in the international arena. The 30-year-old has bamboozled batters with her variations and wreaked havoc with the ball. On the batting front, she has been a useful contributor with the bat and has played some vital knocks for Australia.&nbsp;
The Queensland-born has bagged 89 wickets in 98 T20Is at an economy of 5.59 and scored 432 runs in those outings. Jonassen, with her ability to contribute in both departments is an asset to the side and thus, Delhi Capitals signed her for INR 50 lakh.

<h3>8. Shikha Pandey and Radha Yadav</h3>
<img src="https://media.crictracker.com/media/attachments/1676610779569_Shikha-Pandey-and-Radha-Yadav.jpeg" alt="" width="640" loading="lazy">
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/shikha-pandey-pens-down-heartfelt-note-after-earning-india-comeback-for-t20-world-cup/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shikha Pandey</a> has been a proven performer in the international arena. She has troubled batters with her swing and provided India with crucial breakthroughs at several ocassions. Further, the 33-year-old is no muck with the bat and has played some key cameos slotting in at lower down the order.
Shikha has bagged 75 wickets in 55 ODIs and at an economy of 3.99 scored 512 runs at a strike rate of 90.14. The bowling all-rounder has immense experience of international cricket, and Delhi Capitals signed her to add depth to the side, paying INR 60 lakh to acquire her services.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/social-tracker-cricket/eng-w-vs-ind-w-radha-yadav-takes-a-stunner-in-second-t20i/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Radha Yadav</a> is one the finest spinners in the Indian cricketing circles. She has strangled batters with her impeccable lines and lengths and provided the Women in Blue with timely breakthroughs. The 22-year-old has featured in 65 T20Is and bagged 67 wickets at an economy of 6.57.
Besides her bowling might, Radha is a brilliant fielder and has left the cricket fraternity amazed by her immaculate athleticism many times. Delhi Capitals signed the Indian spinner for INR 40 lakh at the auction.

<h3>10. Tara Norris and Poonam Yadav</h3>
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<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/cricket-news/wpl-2023-who-is-tara-norris/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tara Norris</a> lighted the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2022 with exceptional performances. She was the wreaker-in-chief for Southern Vipers in the competition, bagging 12 wickets in eight matches at an economy of 4.08. Delhi Capitals liked what they saw in the American pacer and roped her into the side for the inaugural WPL season.
DC acquired the services of Norris for INR 10 lakh. The left-arm pacer’s inclusion would add variety to the pace attack and the Delhi management would hope the associate nation's player puts up a show with the ball in the coming edition.
<a href="https://www.crictracker.com/wbbl-2021-brisbane-heat-rope-in-poonam-yadav-as-amelia-kerrs-replacement/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Poonam Yadav</a> is one of the dependable spinners in Indian cricket. &nbsp;She has spun the web around the opposition and chipped in with wickets at regular intervals. The 31-year-old has featured in 72 T20Is and picked up 98 wickets at an economy 5.75. Talking about the ODIs, she has bagged 80 wickets in 58 matches at an economy of 3.97.
Delhi Capitals signed Poonam at the WPL 2023 auction to bolster the spin-bowling stocks The leg-spinner would look to bring her A-game into play in the forthcoming season.

The player auction for the inaugural edition of the Women’s Premier League took place on February 13 in Mumbai. 449 cricketers featured at the marquee event but with a squad limit of 18 players, only

WPL 2023: Best starting XI of Delhi Capitals after auction

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