As of 28 October 2026, Sree Charani is with Delhi Capitals for WPL 2027. The team retained the India left-arm spinner at ₹1.30 crore. This is a retained salary, not a new auction sale.
Sree Charani is also listed as N Sree Charani. Delhi Capitals use the longer name Nallapureddy Shree Charani.
Sree Charani profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name used by WPL | Sree Charani |
| Other official listing | N Sree Charani |
| Born | 4 August 2004 |
| Nation | India |
| Main role | Bowler |
| Batting | Left handed |
| Bowling | Slow left-arm orthodox |
| WPL debut | 2025 |
Sree Charani WPL 2027 team and salary
| Season and date | Team | Contract type | Salary | Auction base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPL 2027 retention list, 28 September 2026 | Delhi Capitals | Retained | ₹1.30 crore | Not applicable |
A retained player stays with her team before the auction. So Sree Charani does not have a 2027 base price. The ₹1.30 crore figure is her listed retained salary.
WPL team and fee history
| Season | Team | Deal type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| WPL 2025 | Delhi Capitals | Auction signing | ₹55 lakh |
| WPL 2026 | Delhi Capitals | Auction signing | ₹1.30 crore |
| WPL 2027 | Delhi Capitals | Retained | ₹1.30 crore |
Delhi Capitals first signed Charani for ₹55 lakh. She returned to the team at the 2026 auction for ₹1.30 crore. The team then kept her for WPL 2027 at the same listed salary.
Sree Charani WPL career stats
The Delhi Capitals profile lists these figures through the completed 2026 season.
| WPL format and season | Matches | Runs | Highest score | Strike rate | Wickets | Best bowling | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPL 2025 | 2 | 3 | 3* | 75.00 | 4 | 2/28 | 8.88 |
| WPL 2026 | 10 | 21 | 11* | 123.53 | 14 | 4/31 | 8.31 |
| WPL career through 2026 | 12 | 24 | 11* | 114.29 | 18 | 4/31 | 8.41 |
Her 2026 season showed clear growth. She played ten matches and took 14 wickets.
Economy rate shows runs allowed per over. A lower number usually means tighter bowling.
Journey, records and bowling skills
Charani grew up in Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh. Her uncle helped her attend cricket trials in 2018–19.
Coaches first noticed her speed and fielding. She later built her slow left-arm spin.
She made her WPL debut against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2025. Her first WPL wicket was Ellyse Perry. That season also brought four wickets in two matches.
Her international rise came quickly. In June 2026, she became the No.1 ranked T20I bowler. She had taken ten wickets in three matches at the T20 World Cup then.
On 29 September 2026, Charani reached 817 ICC rating points. That became the highest-ever rating in the ICC Women’s T20I Bowling Rankings.
She also took 12 wickets in the 2026 Asia Cup. Her final figures were 4/20 against Sri Lanka.
Slow left-arm orthodox spin gives her a useful angle. She can change pace and make batters hit against the turn. Her main value is control with a wicket threat.
FAQs
Is Sree Charani in Delhi Capitals for WPL 2027?
Yes. Delhi Capitals retained her for the 2027 season.
What is Sree Charani’s WPL 2027 salary?
Her listed retained salary is ₹1.30 crore. A base price does not apply to a retained player.
What are Sree Charani’s WPL career numbers?
Through WPL 2026, she has 24 runs and 18 wickets in 12 matches. Her best bowling is 4/31.
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