Updated 16 December 2025 at 21:55 IST
IPL 2026 Auction: Here's Delhi Capitals' Full Players List, Squad For Nineteenth Edition Of Indian Premier League
Delhi Capitals added David Miller, Aquib Dar, Ben Duckett, Jamieson, Nissanka, Ngidi, Shaw & Parakh at IPL 2026 auction, smartly strengthening their core with finishers and overseas depth.
The Delhi Capitals enter the IPL 2026 mini-auction in Abu Dhabi with clarity and intent. They possess an INR 21.80 Crore purse value before the auction starts. The franchise has eight slots to fill, including five overseas cricketers.
The DC management has always played it smart at the auction table, and they will look to bring up some impactful overseas cricketers and some genuine finishers in the squad.
The Capitals already have a strong core featuring stars like Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc. Nitish Rana is brought in via trade, and their prime focus will be on keeping the balance and stability on the side.
Delhi Capitals At The IPL 2026 Auction: Smart Picks To Back Up A Solid Core Team
Delhi Capitals kept things measured in the IPL 2026 auction as they restricted themselves from engaging in many bidding wars for cricketers. DC have opted for some experienced stars who will help fill the team's void ahead of the 2026 IPL season.
The franchise brought in David Miller for a steal deal as they acquired his services at his base price. The South African cricketer can complement the retained unit with his performance as a finisher. The batter will be useful during high-pressure situations for the side.
The only headline-grabbing moment for the Delhi Capitals was when they went all in for uncapped India star Aquib Dar. The all-rounder from Jammu & Kashmir was hunted by the Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, with DC emerging as the top bidder.
Nabi Dar is a proven performer in domestic cricket, and his capability to swing the ball will give the Capitals a strategic edge.
Delhi's remaining picks – Ben Duckett, Kyle Jamieson, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Prithvi Shaw and Sahil Parakh – will help serve to fill the gaps in the team and could boost the team's hopes of making it to the playoffs in the upcoming season.
Delhi Capitals' Picks In the IPL 2026 Auction
| Name | Indian/Overseas | Base Price | Winning Bid | Capped/Uncapped |
| David Miller | Overseas | INR 2 Crore | INR 2 Crore | Capped |
| Ben Duckett | Overseas | INR 2 Crore | INR 2 Crore | Capped |
| Auqib Dar | Indian | INR 30 Lakh | INR 8.4 Crore | Uncapped |
| Pathum Nissanka | Overseas | INR 75 Lakh | INR 4 Crore | Capped |
| Lungisani Ngidi | Overseas | INR 2 Crore | INR 2 Crore | Capped |
| Sahil Parakh | Indian | INR 30 Lakh | INR 30 Lakh | Uncapped |
| Prithvi Shaw | Indian | INR 75 Lakh | INR 75 Lakh | Capped |
| Kyle Jamieson | Overseas | INR 2 Crore | INR 2 Crore | Capped |
Delhi Capitals' Retained Squad
Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav.
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Published By : Pavitra Shome
Published On: 16 December 2025 at 15:11 IST