Delhi Capitals signed Minnu Mani for ₹40 lakh at the WPL 2026 auction. That was exactly her base price which she got after going unsold initially. Her WPL team used their entire remaining budget to grab her surprisingly enough.
Journey to Unsold to a Good WPL Price
The Kerala cricketer watched the auction from a hotel room in Delhi nervously. She felt crushed when her name didn’t get called during the first round. Minnu thought her WPL dreams were over until the second round started.
Then, the Delhi Capitals stepped in spending every rupee they had left on her. The amount matched her base amount perfectly which was ₹40 lakh exactly. Her WPL team showed faith when she needed it most during that stressful auction.
From Heartbreak to Hope in Minutes
Minnu Mani sat there feeling disappointed as other players got picked before her. Coach Suman Sharma stayed with her offering support during those difficult moments passing by. The first round ending without her name being called felt like a punch.
But auctions are unpredictable and second rounds often bring surprises for waiting players. She kept hoping someone would notice her abilities and finally take a chance. Minnu Mani’s patience got rewarded when Delhi raised its paddle for her name.
Her reaction was pure shock mixed with overwhelming gratitude towards the franchise management immediately. The franchise believed in her talent enough to spend their last available money. That kind of faith means everything to a cricketer fighting for opportunities constantly.
Joining the Stars at Delhi Capitals
The 2026 season puts Minnu Mani alongside world-class players like Jemimah Rodrigues and Shafali Varma. Playing with such talented mates will definitely push her skills to new levels. Her WPL team has created an environment where young cricketers can learn and grow.
She admitted feeling sad that more Kerala players didn’t get picked during the auctions. But she celebrated her friends Asha Sobhana and Sajana Sajeevan getting selected elsewhere happily. Minnu Mani hopes this opens doors for more women from her state soon.
The upcoming T20 series against teams might happen in Thiruvananthapuram which excites her massively. Playing in her home state would be a dream come true for this cricketer. She also wants Kerala to start a women’s cricket league creating more chances.
