Delhi Capitals (DC) – 2026 Complete Team Analysis & Squad Guide

DC represents one such team in the Indian Premier League, which has great potential. The series has come a long way from being up-and-down to being a bona-fide contender. Delhi Capitals have put yet together their reliable side leading into the IPL 2026 season, boasting a number of overseas and Indian stars in what promises to be a well-balanced squad.

Axar Patel (C) has held the captaincy responsibilties for now and with it will come an awareness of what to do tactically. A high-performance environment with strong backing, and a formidable playing group have DC gunning for their maiden IPL crown.

Delhi Capitals 2026 Full Squad with Price

Here is the complete squad list with player roles and prices:

S.No	Player Name	Role	Price (INR)
1	Axar Patel	All-rounder (C)	₹16.5 Cr
2	KL Rahul	WK-Batter	₹14 Cr
3	Kuldeep Yadav	Bowler	₹13.25 Cr
4	Mitchell Starc	Bowler	₹11.75 Cr
5	T Natarajan	Bowler	₹10.75 Cr
6	Tristan Stubbs	WK-Batter	₹10 Cr
7	Mukesh Kumar	Bowler	₹8 Cr
8	Auqib Nabi	All-rounder	₹8.4 Cr
9	Nitish Rana	Batter	₹4.2 Cr
10	Pathum Nissanka	Batter	₹4 Cr
11	Abishek Porel	WK-Batter	₹4 Cr
12	Ashutosh Sharma	All-rounder	₹3.8 Cr
13	Ben Duckett	Batter	₹2 Cr
14	David Miller	Batter	₹2 Cr
15	Lungi Ngidi	Bowler	₹2 Cr
16	Sameer Rizvi	Batter	₹0.95 Cr
17	Dushmantha Chameera	Bowler	₹0.75 Cr
18	Prithvi Shaw	Batter	₹0.75 Cr
19	Karun Nair	Batter	₹0.50 Cr
20	Vipraj Nigam	Bowler	₹0.50 Cr
21	Madhav Tiwari	All-rounder	₹0.40 Cr
22	Ajay Mandal	All-rounder	₹0.30 Cr
23	Tripurana Vijay	Bowler	₹0.30 Cr
24	Sahil Parakh	Batter	₹0.30 Cr
25	Kyle Jamieson	Bowler	₹2 Cr

👉 This squad highlights DC’s strategy of investing in both elite international players and emerging Indian talent.

Squad Breakdown (2026)

Wicketkeepers

The wicketkeeping options for the Delhi Capitals are strong, with KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs providing good batting order flexibility, as well as making for nice match-ups in certain situations.

Batting Unit

It has a steady pair of experienced players such as David Miller and young faces such as Prithvi Shaw. This enables DC to play either power stuff or an anchored innings based on the situation of a match.

All-Rounders

Axar Patel takes charge at the helm of a lethal all-round department which is supported by Ashutosh Sharma and Auqib Nabi. This adds depth in both batting and bowling for DC.

Bowling Attack

Delhi Capitals have one of the best bowling units in IPL 2026:

• Mitchell Starc (pace spearhead)
• Kuldeep Yadav (spin specialist)
• T Natarajan (death overs expert)

No batting order in the league stands much of a chance against this bowling lineup.

How the Delhi Capitals have fared in IPL history

2008 – 2012: Promising Start

Formerly known as Delhi Daredevils, the franchise had a decent start in IPL. Such explosive players like Virender Sehwag took them to playoffs almost regularly, but the team could never convert those opportunities into titles.

2013 – 2018: Decline Phase

That was a rough part for performance, where the team lacked the right pairs, rest teams and frequently head of changes. Delhi used to find itself at the bottom of the table in these years.

2019: Rebranding & Revival

The franchise moved away from the name of Delhi Daredevils and was rebranded as Delhi Capitals, giving it a clean slate. Focusing on a few young prospects, and better managing the roster overall the team began looking long-term.

2020 – 2021: Peak Performance

Delhi Capitals came into IPL 2020 as an extremely strong title contender, having made it to the final for the first time in their history. With a well-balanced squad and an aggressive style of play, they were one of the most entertaining teams.

2022 – 2026: Transition & Growth

DC has been steady but hot-and-cold in the last few seasons. New captain Axar Patel taking the reins of the side in 2026 marks a new chapter for this franchise as they look to finally lift their first IPL trophy.

Key Strengths of Delhi Capitals (2026)

Powerful Bowling Lineup

Starc, Kuldeep and Natarajan make it a match-winning bowling attack for DC.

Leadership of Axar Patel

Another calming all-round head to our squad is Axar Patel.

Batting Depth

You have multiple batting options which means you can combine the team flexibly.

Strong Overseas Players

And seasoned players like David Miller and Mitchell Starc.

FAQs About Delhi Capitals

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