The Delhi Capitals are one of the three teams to feature in both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and Women’s Premier League (WPL). The Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore are the other IPL and WPL sides. Prior to the rebranding, the Delhi side was known as the Delhi Daredevils; however, this has not resulted in any success as they continue to search for their first championship title.
On the women’s side, they have stepped up to the challenge of the inaugural WPL and have already proven themselves with two wins out of their three games. The team is looking strong, and they are one of the top contenders to take home the trophy at the end of the tournament.
Let’s take a look at similarities between men’s and women’s sides of Delhi Capitals:
#1 Abundance of firepower in the middle order
The Delhi Capitals have an identical set-up with their batting force. Mitchell Marsh, Rovman Powell, Rishabh Pant, and Axar Patel make a powerful middle-order combination. On the women’s team, Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, Marizanne Kapp, and Jess Jonassen put together a strong all-around batting and bowling force. They have the perfect dynamic to ensure their success.
#2 Similar dynamic at the top of the order
David Warner, the IPL’s highest overseas run-scorer, opens the batting for the men’s Delhi Capitals team, backed up by young, destructive Indian batter Prithvi Shaw. When it comes to the women’s side, they have a formidable opening stand with World Cup and T20 World Cup winner Meg Lanning leading their side, supported by Shafali Verma, who recently spearheaded India to victory at the U19 World Cup.
#3 Overseas head coach
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting is the head coach of the Delhi Capitals men’s side. In contrast, former Englishman Jonathan Batty is taking charge of the women’s team. The two coaches have similar coaching styles in terms of how they’ve assembled their side, especially with their star all-rounders.
Representing the same franchise, their strategies at the auction table were also oddly similar.
