WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Sign Nallapureddy Shree Charani for INR 55 Lakhs

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The Delhi Capitals have made a significant move in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 by signing left-arm spinner Nallapureddy Shree Charani for INR 55 lakhs, outbidding the inaugural WPL champions, Mumbai Indians. This move has generated considerable interest among cricket fans, particularly those supporting the Delhi Capitals, who are eager to know more about the 20-year-old cricketer from Kadapa.

Shree Charani, who plays for Andhra Pradesh, is a quality left-arm spinner with an impressive economy rate of 5.1 in her WT20 career, where she has picked up six wickets. Her debut for the Delhi Capitals against the Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 1 marked the beginning of her WPL journey. Notably, she is also a capable batter, having amassed 84 runs in her WT20 career at a strike rate of 131.3, which includes a high score of 22 and a total of 14 boundaries, one of which is a six.

The match between the Delhi Capitals and the Royal Challengers Bangalore was closely watched, with the Delhi Capitals emerging victorious by 9 wickets with 27 balls remaining. The partnership between Shafali Verma and Jess Jonassen, who put on an unbroken 146 off just 77 balls, was a highlight of the game. The Delhi Capitals' squad, led by Meg Lanning, includes a mix of experienced and young players, such as Jemimah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma, and spinner Shree Charani, who are expected to play crucial roles in the tournament.

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 has seen intense competition among teams, with each match providing thrilling moments for cricket enthusiasts. The league's schedule and team lineups can be found on various sports websites, including ESPNcricinfo and Indian Express. For instance, the match between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Delhi Capitals was televised live on the Sports18 Network and streamed on the JioHotstar app and website. The teams' rosters, including players like Smriti Mandhana, Kanika Ahuja, and Ekta Bisht for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Meg Lanning, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Shafali Verma for Delhi Capitals, are also available online.

Here are the match details and team rankings for the WPL 2025:

• Match scores:
  1. DC Women won by 9 wickets (with 27 balls remaining)
• Player statistics:
  1. Shree Charani: 6 wickets in WT20 career at an economy rate of 5.1
  2. Shafali Verma and Jess Jonassen: unbroken 146 off 77 balls
• Tournament schedules:
  1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals: March 1, 7:30 PM IST
• Team rankings:
  1. Delhi Capitals: table toppers
  2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 3rd position