Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2026 Squad & Overview
A balanced Delhi Capitals head into the IPL 2026 season, with hope of finally lifting their maiden title this year’s Indian Premier League. DC has matured as a competitive side over the years with the right blend of exuberant Indian youngsters and veteran international players. Their focus on aggressive batting, along with an adaptable bowling unit, has made the team sufficiently equipped to take on the best this season.
The team includes explosive top-order batsmen, solid middle-order anchors, and game-changing finishers that can pick up the scoring rate when needed. Their bowling department, too, is filled with quality pacers and skilled spinners that can have a say in any stage of the match. The Delhi Capitals will be looking to establish consistency through the tournament, and it is their leadership and team strategy that will remain a key point.
There are several matches still to come in IPL 2026, and DC will lean on their depth staff, team flexibility, and players who can stand up in the most important moments of a match. And fans will be excited to finally see what this well-rounded group can accomplish if the potential translates into championship success.
Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Franchise Name | Delhi Capitals |
| Abbreviation | DC |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Team Owners | GMR Group & JSW Group |
| Year Established | 2008 |
| Home Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Team Captain | Axar Patel |
| Head Coach | Hemang Badani |
| Playing Philosophy | Adaptable strategies, controlled aggression, and data-driven decision-making |
| Key Focus Areas | Maintaining consistency, improving death-overs execution, and stronger away performances |
| IPL Championships | Yet to win |
| Best IPL Result | Runners-up (2020) |
| Current Squad | Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 Team |
DC IPL 2026 Squad
DC Squad IPL 2026 | Delhi Capitals
| Player Name | Role | Price (₹ Crore) |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | Batter / Wicketkeeper | 14 |
| Axar Patel (Captain) | All-rounder | 16.5 |
| Prithvi Shaw | Batter | 75 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | 13.25 |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler | 11.75 |
| Sahil Parakh | Batter | 0.30 |
| T. Natarajan | Bowler | 10.75 |
| Tristan Stubbs | Batter / Wicketkeeper | 10 |
| Mukesh Kumar | Bowler | 8 |
| Nitish Rana | Batter (Traded in) | 4.2 |
| Abishek Porel | Batter / Wicketkeeper | 4 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | All-rounder | 3.8 |
| Sameer Rizvi | All-rounder | 0.95 |
| Vipraj Nigam | All-rounder | 0.5 |
| Karun Nair | Batter | 0.5 |
| Madhav Tiwari | All-rounder | 0.4 |
| Tripurana Vijay | All-rounder | 0.3 |
| Ajay Mandal | All-rounder | 0.3 |
| David Miller | Batter | 2 |
| Ben Duckett | Batter | 2 |
| Auqib Nabi Dar | All-rounder | 8.4 |
| Kyle Jamieson | Bowler | 2 |
| Lungi Ngidi | Bowler | 2 |
| Pathum Nissanka | Batter | 4 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler | 75 |
Delhi Capitals Support Staff for IPL 2026
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Director of Cricket | Venugopal Rao |
| Head Coach | Hemang Badani |
| Assistant / Batting Coach | Ian Bell |
| Bowling Coach | Munaf Patel |
| Fielding Coach | John Mooney |
| Fielding Coach | Gnaneswara Rao |
| Analyst | Hrushikesh Deo |
| Assistant Physio | Deep Tomar |
| Assistant Physio | Amit Kumar |
| Strength & Conditioning Coach | Sajan Thakur |
| Assistant Strength Coach | Sai Pranay Alakanti |
