Delhi Capitals are one of those teams that have built a team for the future. The players that they retained were Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs and Abhishek Porel. Delhi has spent 43.75 crores on retentions and entered the auction with a purse of 76.25 crores. Delhi Capitals bought 19 players in the IPL 2025 auction.
In this article, we will go through the Delhi Capitals auction strategy, full squad and possible playing XI with which they can start the tournament.
Key Takeaways from Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2025 Auction:
1. Strong Leadership with KL Rahul
Delhi Capitals acquired KL Rahul for ₹14 crores, positioning him as their potential captain. His experience and leadership skills make him a key figure in shaping the team's future.
2. Future-Oriented Team Building
With retained players like Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, and young talents like Tristan Stubbs and Abhishek Porel, Delhi Capitals is focused on building a sustainable core for upcoming seasons.
3. Balanced Bowling Attack
The pace department features world-class players like Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, and Mohit Sharma. This ensures variety and depth in their bowling arsenal.
Notable Buys for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025 Auction
KL Rahul (₹14 Crores)
Mitchell Starc (₹11.75 Crores)
Harry Brook (₹6.25 Crores)
Jake Fraser-McGurk (₹9 Crores)
T Natarajan (₹10.75 Crores)
Ashutosh Sharma (₹3.8 Crores)
Delhi Capitals (DC) Squad 2025 Players List
Let’s look at the Delhi Capitals Squad for IPL 2025
Batters
Jake Fraser- McGurk (9 Crores)
Harry Brook (6.25 Crores)
Tristan Stubbs (10 Crores)
Faf Du Plessis (2 Crores)
Karun Nair (50 Lakhs)
Wicket Keepers
KL Rahul (14 Crores)
Abhishek Porel (4 Crores)
Donovan Ferreria (75 Lakhs)
All Rounders
Axar Patel (16.5 Crores)
Ashutosh Sharma (3.8 Crores)
Sameer Rizwi (95 Lakhs)
Darshan Nalkande (30 Lakhs)
Vipraj Nigam (50 Lakhs)
Ajay Mandal (30 Lakhs)
Manvanth Kumar (30 Lakhs)
Tripurna Vijay (30 Lakhs)
Madhav Tiwari (40 Lakhs)
Spinners
Kuldeep Yadav (13.25 Crores)
Fast Bowlers
Mitchell Starc (11.75 Crores)
Mukesh Kumar (8 Crores)
T Natarajan (10.75 Crores)
Mohit Sharma (2.20 Crores)
Dushmantha Chameera (75 Lakhs)
Possible Delhi Capitals Playing XI IPL 2025:
Jake Fraser- McGurk*
KL Rahul (WK)
Abhishek Porel
Harry Brook*
Tristan Stubbs*
Axar Patel
Ashutosh Sharma
Kuldeep Yadav
Mitchell Starc*
T Natarajan
Mukesh Kumar
* denotes the overseas players.
Who is the captain of Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025?
KL Rahul will be the captain of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025.
Who is head coach of Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025?
Hemang Badani is head coach of DC in IPL 2025.
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