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Who is Chinelle Henry? Delhi Capitals’ 1.3 crore power-hitting all-round pick in WPL auction

Kaushik Kashyap

Chinelle Henry. [Source - WPL]Chinelle Henry. [Source - WPL]

Chinelle Henry is a Jamaican-born West Indies pace-bowling all-rounder known for her explosive hitting and dependable fast bowling. With over a decade of international experience, she has evolved into a premium T20 asset across global leagues. Her breakout WPL 2025 season transformed her reputation, ultimately leading Delhi Capitals to secure her for INR 1.3 crore at the ongoing mega auction.

Henry’s power-hitting breakout turns heads in WPL auction

Chinelle Henry’s rise to premium status was scripted during her blistering campaign for UP Warriors in WPL 2025. Finishing with a strike rate of 196.38, the second highest in the entire tournament, she repeatedly shifted momentum with her fearless strokeplay.

Her 15 sixes, the third most that season, showcased not just power but a growing confidence that separated her from the pack. In a league where batting depth has become priceless, Henry’s ability to clear boundaries at will significantly elevated her reputation and forced teams to rethink their auction strategies.

A proven all-round asset now strengthening Delhi Capitals

While her batting stole headlines, Henry’s value extends far beyond her explosive hitting. A seasoned fast bowler with over a decade in West Indies cricket, she has developed into a reliable T20 operator with an impressive 6.84 economy rate in international T20s.

Her experience across global franchise competitions has shaped her into a versatile asset capable of delivering breakthroughs and economic spells under pressure. With Delhi Capitals already having world-class all-rounders in Annabel Sutherland and Marizanne Kapp, Henry’s addition completes a world-class trio.

Her presence gives DC both balance and firepower, qualities that can define championship pushes which they have failed for three consecutive seasons despite reaching the final. After a fierce bidding war with RCB, Delhi Capitals walked away with a gem in the WPL auction that is a dynamic, proven all-rounder whose trajectory suggests her best is yet to come.