DDCA names 16-member squad for Senior Women's T20 Trophy 2026-27
Synopsis
Delhi's 16-member squad for the BCCI Senior Women's T20 Trophy 2026-27 is set, with Soni Yadav leading the side and Shweta Sehrawat as vice-captain. The 37-team tournament — running from 26 October to 20 November — sees defending champions Maharashtra and record-holders Railways as the benchmark Delhi must chase.
Key Takeaways
The DDCA announced a 16-member squad for the Senior Women's T20 Trophy 2026-27 on 15 October 2026 .
Soni Yadav is named captain; Shweta Sehrawat is vice-captain and wicketkeeper.
The BCCI Senior Women's T20 Trophy runs from 26 October to 20 November 2026 , featuring 37 teams in 5 groups .
Maharashtra are the defending champions; Railways hold the record with 11 titles .
DDCA has also opened online registrations for the Delhi Women's Under-15 trials, with a deadline of 18 October 2026 .
The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday, 15 October 2026 announced a 16-member squad for the first two matches of the Senior Women's T20 Trophy for the 2026-27 domestic season. Soni Yadav has been appointed captain, while Shweta Sehrawat will serve as vice-captain and wicketkeeper.
Squad Selection and Reporting Details
The squad was finalised by the DDCA Senior Women's Selection Committee during a meeting held on 14 October 2026. All selected players have been directed to report to the team manager at the Guru Gobind Singh College Ground on Thursday. The prompt assembly reflects the tight turnaround ahead of the tournament's scheduled start.
About the Senior Women's T20 Trophy 2026-27
Organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the Senior Women's T20 Trophy is scheduled to run from 26 October to 20 November 2026. The 2026-27 edition will feature 37 teams divided into five groups under an Elite and Plate structure, with matches following a round-robin league stage before progressing to knockout rounds.
Defending Champions and Tournament History
Maharashtra enter the competition as defending champions, having clinched their maiden title in the previous edition. Railways remain the most decorated side in the tournament's history, having won the competition a record 11 times. Delhi will be looking to make a deep run under new captain Soni Yadav after being grouped among the early contenders.
DDCA Also Opens Under-15 Girls' Trials
Separately, the DDCA has invited applications from eligible players for open trials to select the Delhi Women's Under-15 Team for the 2026-27 domestic season. Players must complete online registration by 18 October 2026, and must have been born between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2014 as per BCCI age-eligibility norms for the Girls' Under-15 Tournament. The trial date and list of shortlisted players will be announced subsequently.
Full Squad
Soni Yadav (Captain), Shweta Sehrawat (Vice-Captain and Wicketkeeper), Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh, Pragya Rawat (Wicketkeeper), Nazma, Bharti Rawal, Vanshika Lila, Priya Mishra, Nidhi Mahto, Disha Nagar, Shivi Sharma, Sumiti Soni, Medhavi Bidhuri, Goyinka Sharma, and Akshita Jain.
With the tournament just over a week away, Delhi's preparation timeline is compact — making the squad announcement and immediate reporting call a clear signal of intent heading into the 2026-27 season.
Point of View
But Delhi's appointment of Soni Yadav as captain signals a leadership reset heading into a competitive field of 37 teams. The real test is whether Delhi can challenge Maharashtra's defending title and the Railways juggernaut that has won this competition 11 times. The compressed timeline — players reporting the same day as the announcement — also raises questions about preparation depth, though it reflects the increasingly professional cadence the BCCI has pushed into domestic women's cricket.
NationPress
15 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the captain of the Delhi squad for the Senior Women's T20 Trophy 2026-27?
Soni Yadav has been appointed captain of the Delhi squad for the Senior Women's T20 Trophy 2026-27, with Shweta Sehrawat named vice-captain and wicketkeeper. The squad was finalised by the DDCA Senior Women's Selection Committee on 14 October 2026.
When is the BCCI Senior Women's T20 Trophy 2026-27 scheduled?
The BCCI Senior Women's T20 Trophy 2026-27 is scheduled to be held from 26 October to 20 November 2026. The tournament will feature 37 teams across five groups under an Elite and Plate structure, following a round-robin and knockout format.
Who are the defending champions of the Senior Women's T20 Trophy?
Maharashtra are the defending champions of the Senior Women's T20 Trophy, having won their maiden title in the previous edition. Railways remain the most successful team in the tournament's history with 11 titles.
What is the deadline for the DDCA Under-15 girls' cricket trial registration?
Players must complete online registration for the DDCA Delhi Women's Under-15 trials by 18 October 2026. Eligibility requires players to have been born between 1 September 2011 and 31 August 2014, per BCCI's Girls' Under-15 Tournament age criteria.
What is the full Delhi squad for the Senior Women's T20 Trophy 2026-27?
The 16-member Delhi squad is: Soni Yadav (Captain), Shweta Sehrawat (Vice-Captain and Wicketkeeper), Priya Punia, Tanisha Singh, Pragya Rawat (Wicketkeeper), Nazma, Bharti Rawal, Vanshika Lila, Priya Mishra, Nidhi Mahto, Disha Nagar, Shivi Sharma, Sumiti Soni, Medhavi Bidhuri, Goyinka Sharma, and Akshita Jain.
