Delhi Capitals – the squad Delhi Capitals also has a well-formed team with a solid batting lineup and an assortment of bowling options. With KL Rahul returning at the helm for captaincy, DC definitely gets a dependable top-order batter up their sleeve. The middle order gets enriched by seasoned finishers in the form of David Miller and the attacking stroke-makers like Ben Duckett.
The spin attack is centered around Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel; there’s control in the middle overs and options to take wickets. The pace unit, comprising both new-ball threat and death-overs variation, is led by Mitchell Starc and T Natarajan. The presence of young talents in Vipraj Nigam and Abishek Porel gives the side vibrant energy and some promise for the future.
Kolkata Knight Riders Overview – IPL 2026
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Franchise | Delhi Capitals |
| Owners | GMR Group & JSW Group |
| Home Ground | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Team Colors | Blue & Red |
| Captain | Axar Patel |
| Head Coach | Hemang Badani |
| IPL Titles | 0 |
| Best Finish | Runners-up (2020) |
DC Full Squad for IPL 2026
| Player Name | Role | Price (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | Batter/Wicketkeeper | 14 Cr |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder (Captain) | 16.5 Cr |
| Prithvi Shaw | Batter | 75 L |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | 13.25 Cr |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler | 11.75 Cr |
| Sahil Parakh | Batter | 30 L |
| T Natarajan | Bowler | 10.75 Cr |
| Tristan Stubbs | Batter / Wicketkeeper | 10 Cr |
| Mukesh Kumar | Bowler | 8 Cr |
| Nitish Rana | Batter (Traded in) | 4.2 Cr |
| Abishek Porel | Batter / Wicketkeeper | 4 Cr |
| Ashutosh Sharma | All-rounder | 3.8 Cr |
| Sameer Rizvi | All-rounder | 0.95 Cr |
| Vipraj Nigam | All-rounder | 0.5 Cr |
| Karun Nair | Batter | 0.5 Cr |
| Madhav Tiwari | All-rounder | 0.4 Cr |
| Tripurana Vijay | All-rounder | 0.3 Cr |
| Ajay Mandal | All-rounder | 0.3 Cr |
| David Miller | Batter | 2 Cr |
| Ben Duckett | Batter | 2 Cr |
| Auqib Nabi Dar | All-rounder | 8.4 Cr |
| Kyle Jamieson | Bowler | 2 Cr |
| Lungi Ngidi | Bowler | 2 Cr |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batter | 4 Cr |
Team Strengths for IPL 2026
Delhi Capitals with their very well rounded squad have batting depth and plenty of bowling options. In KL Rahul, who reclaimed captaincy duties, DC have a top-order batter with runs against his name. Experienced finishers like David Miller and aggressive stroke-makers in the bottom half make for a robust middle order.
The spin attack, however, is based on the trio of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, with both offering control as well as wicket-taking ability in middle overs. The pace unit – headed by Mitchell Starc and T Natarajan – offers new-ball threat and variations at the back end too. The inclusion of young talent in Vipraj Nigam and Abishek Porel not only gives the team youthful exuberance but also future prospects.
Team Challenges
For Delhi Capitals, the main task will be to find a way of being consistent throughout the season. The team looks good on paper but the key will be to get started and turn them into match-winning totals, and handle pressure moments in crunch games. Foreign players have to get used fast to Indian conditions, and a bowling unit will need to operate effectively on both spin friendly and pacey decks.
Balancing the team in playing XIs – especially when a blend of allrounders and specialist batters are put together – will also be vital to realizing what this squad are capable of.
Expectations from IPL 2026
Delhi Capitals, armed with a well-rounded core and some smart auction purchases, will target a playoff spot in IPL 2026. KL Rahul will undoubtedly lead from the front and with a little support from some of the other experienced internationals combined with fresh local talent, DC should be there or thereabouts come the end of the league stage. If this team comes together at the right time, a long playoff run is certainly possible.
Conclusion
The ‘House of D’ The snippet of IPL players All 11 players from the final XI are here in the auction – Deep Dasgupta on youngsters and domestic locals to watch out for ANALYSIS As Delhi Capitals head into this season fans have a reason to be optimistic – a series of experienced hands added with smart squad construction. If the balance of their team is good and they perform as a collective unit through the season, then they can certainly hope to go all the way this time around and win their first ever IPL trophy.
