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Sneh Rana has found a new home in Delhi Capitals for the Women’s Premier League 2026.
Sneh Rana was signed by Delhi Capitals in the WPL 2026
Indian all-rounder Sneh Rana expressed her gratitude to the passionate supporters of the former Women’s Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru after signing with the Delhi Capitals for the upcoming season. Rana had joined the RCB squad for WPL 2025 as an injury replacement for young Shreyanka Patil. She was acquired by the Capitals for Rs 50 lakh at the WPL 2026 Mega Auction on November 27.
Patil was ruled out of the league’s third edition earlier this year due to an injury, leading the RCB management to recruit the Gujarat Giants cricketer at her base price of Rs 30 lakh. Rana justified this decision by taking six wickets in five matches during RCB’s campaign. However, the Smriti Mandhana-led side finished fourth and did not advance to the next stage.
Ahead of the much-anticipated auction, Rana was released and subsequently acquired by the Capitals, who finished as runners-up in WPL 2025. The 31-year-old bid farewell to the RCB setup, leaving a heartfelt note for the franchise’s extensive fanbase.
“Parting ways with the best fan club in the country… It’s difficult to leave, but you’ll remain close to my heart, RCB. The memories I made shall stay with me for a long time. The title of #comebackqueen originated from here.. Thank you for everything,” Rana wrote in a touching post that resonated with RCB supporters.
In addition to her crucial wicket-taking abilities, Rana demonstrated her batting prowess in RCB colours by setting a record for most runs in a single over in the league’s history. In a must-win match against UP Warriorz, with 43 needed off 12 balls, Rana hit her India teammate Deepti Sharma for 4, 6, 6, 4, and 6. Although she briefly revived RCB’s hopes, her dismissal in the 20th over sealed their fate, preventing them from reaching the play-offs.
Rana also contributed seven wickets in six matches and added vital runs lower down the order during India’s successful campaign to win the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 last month.
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