WPL 2023: Three Striking Similarities between Delhi Capitals’ Men’s and Women’s Teams

From Firepower in the Middle Order to Overseas Coaches, Here's What Unites the IPL and WPL Franchise

Delhi Capitals, one of the premier franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), is making waves in the world of cricket with its men’s and women’s teams. With a presence in both the IPL and the Women’s Premier League (WPL), the Delhi Capitals have been building a solid reputation for themselves as a force to be reckoned with.

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Despite their rebranding from Delhi Daredevils to the Capitals, the men’s side is still searching for their first title, while the women’s team has already won two out of their three games in the inaugural WPL season, setting themselves up as one of the early contenders to take home the trophy.

But what are the similarities that bind the two teams together? Let’s take a closer look at three things that make the Delhi Capitals’ men’s and women’s sides unique.

Firstly, both teams have an abundance of firepower in the middle order. With players like Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh, and Rovman Powell in the men’s team, and Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, and Marizanne Kapp in the women’s team, there is plenty of depth and options with both bat and ball.

Secondly, the opening pair of both teams is incredibly potent. The men’s team has the highest overseas run-scorer in IPL history, David Warner, opening the batting with Indian sensation Prithvi Shaw, while the women’s team boasts the leadership of multiple World Cup and T20 World Cup winner Meg Lanning, alongside the firepower of U19 World Cup-winning captain Shafali Verma.

Finally, both teams have an overseas head coach. The men’s team is led by former Australian captain Ricky Ponting, while the women’s team is helmed by former Englishman Jonathan Batty. The two coaches have similar coaching styles and strategies when assembling their teams, as seen with their shared experience of working with all-rounders Mitchell Marsh and Marizanne Kapp.

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With the Delhi Capitals men’s team searching for their first IPL title and the women’s team looking to make their mark in the inaugural WPL season, it is clear that the franchise is building a strong foundation for sustained success in the world of cricket.

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