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Delhi Capitals | DC 2026 Squad, Players, Stats, and Season History

Feb. 12, 2026

Delhi Capitals represent India’s capital city, New Delhi, in the Indian Premier League. The franchise began in 2008 as the Delhi Daredevils before rebranding in 2019 to reflect a stronger connection with the city’s identity and ambition. Known for their blue and red colours and tiger crest, the team has focused on building a competitive and modern image both on and off the field. The franchise is jointly owned by GMR Group and JSW Sports, with operational responsibilities shared between the two organisations. Home matches are played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, a venue famous for high pressure crowds and surfaces that often assist spin bowling. Over the years, Delhi has produced several strong seasons, including reaching the IPL Final in 2020 and finishing top of the table in 2021. Despite multiple playoff appearances, the men’s side is still chasing its first title. Heading into IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals enter a new phase. Axar Patel leads the squad after a leadership shift, supported by head coach Hemang Badani and assistant coach Ian Bell. The team is built around a core that includes KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mitchell Starc, with the aim of converting consistent performances into a championship run after narrowly missing qualification in 2025.

DC At a Glance (IPL 2026)

  • Captain: Axar Patel
  • Head Coach: Hemang Badani
  • Key Additions: Auqib Nabi Dar, Pathum Nissanka, David Miller, Ben Duckett, Lungi Ngidi, Kyle Jamieson, Prithvi Shaw, Nitish Rana
  • Biggest Exit: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Donovan Ferreira
  • Auction Strategy: Fine tuning an already stable core by adding batting depth and pace backups
  • Squad Strength: Elite spin trio with Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam and strong batting depth backed by Starc led pace options
  • Squad Concern: Too many left hand batters in key roles and fitness risk around main overseas fast bowlers

DC IPL 2026 Squad

Batters & Wicketkeeper (DC 2026)

The batting group combines experienced anchors with aggressive stroke makers and multiple wicketkeeping options. The mix of left and right hand players gives flexibility at the top and middle order while allowing role rotation across conditions.
Player Role Batting Style
Abishek Porel WK Batter Left hand
Ben Duckett Top order Left hand
David Miller Middle order Left hand
Karun Nair Top order Right hand
Pathum Nissanka Top order Right hand
Sahil Parakh Top order Left hand
KL Rahul WK Batter Right hand
Nitish Rana Middle order Left hand
Sameer Rizvi Batter Right hand
Prithvi Shaw Opening Batter Right hand
Tristan Stubbs Batter Right hand

All-rounders (DC 2026)

The all round unit provides balance through spin control, lower order hitting, and seam utility. It allows DC to adjust team combinations depending on pitch and opposition matchups.
Player Role Batting Bowling
Axar Patel (c) Allrounder Left hand Left arm orthodox
Ajay Mandal Allrounder Left hand Left arm orthodox
Ashutosh Sharma Batting Allrounder Right hand —
Madhav Tiwari Allrounder Right hand Right arm medium fast
Auqib Nabi Allrounder Right hand Right arm medium

Bowlers (DC 2026)

The bowling unit is built around elite spin control supported by varied pace options. Left arm pace, express speed, and wrist spin diversity provide coverage across all match phases.
Player Bowling Style
Dushmantha Chameera Right arm fast
Kyle Jamieson Right arm fast medium
Kuldeep Yadav Left arm wrist spin
Mukesh Kumar Right arm medium
T Natarajan Left arm medium
Lungi Ngidi Right arm fast medium
Vipraj Nigam Legbreak
Mitchell Starc Left arm fast
Tripurana Vijay Right arm offbreak

IPL 2026 Trade / Transfer Summary (DC)

  • Players Traded In: Nitish Rana (from Rajasthan Royals)
  • Players Traded Out: Donovan Ferreira (to Rajasthan Royals)
  • Released Players: Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mohit Sharma, Sediqullah Atal, Manvanth Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Harry Brook
Strategic intent was to strengthen domestic batting depth while freeing overseas slots and purse for targeted auction additions.

DC IPL 2026 Team Analysis

Batters & Wicketkeepers Analysis (DC 2026)

Player Tournament Mat Runs Ave SR 100s 50s
Abishek Porel IPL 31 661 25.42 149.88 0 3
Ben Duckett Vitality Blast 122 3000 32.25 140.25 0 19
David Miller IPL 141 3077 35.77 138.60 1 13
Karun Nair IPL 84 1694 23.85 131.72 0 11
Pathum Nissanka ILT20 6 243 40.50 186.92 0 3
Sahil Parakh T20 2 24 12.00 114.28 0 0
KL Rahul IPL 145 5222 46.21 136.02 5 40
Nitish Rana IPL 118 2853 27.97 136.76 0 20
Sameer Rizvi IPL 13 172 24.57 140.98 0 1
Prithvi Shaw IPL 79 1892 23.94 147.46 0 14
Tristan Stubbs IPL 32 705 41.47 163.19 0 3
  • KL Rahul anchors the batting unit One of the league’s most reliable run scorers with 5222 IPL runs at 46.21 average, he provides stability at the top and controls tempo during collapses.
  • Tristan Stubbs drives middle over acceleration Strong IPL impact with 705 runs at 163.19 strike rate, making him the key momentum builder and secondary finisher.
  • David Miller strengthens the finishing phase Veteran closer with 3077 IPL runs and proven death over composure, adding experience to late innings execution.
  • Nitish Rana adds flexible middle order stability Contributed 2853 IPL runs across roles and brings matchup adaptability along with familiarity with Indian conditions.
  • Abishek Porel offers aggressive left hand balance Produced 661 IPL runs at 149.88 strike rate, giving DC a dynamic option to disrupt bowling plans.
  • Prithvi Shaw remains the powerplay attacking option Has 1892 IPL runs at 147.46 strike rate, capable of setting early momentum when in rhythm.
  • Pathum Nissanka provides top order depth Recent franchise form including 243 runs at 186 strike rate in ILT20 makes him a reliable alternative opening option.
  • Sameer Rizvi develops lower order hitting depth Early IPL impact with 172 runs at 140 strike rate, showing promise as a spin attacking finisher.
  • Ben Duckett improves rotational scoring options Consistent global T20 output including 3000 Vitality Blast runs, giving DC versatility against spin phases.
  • Karun Nair supplies experienced backup stability Career 1694 IPL runs ensure coverage when structural adjustments are needed.

All-rounders Analysis (DC 2026)

Batting Contribution Table
Player Tournament Mat Inns Runs HS Ave SR
Axar Patel IPL 162 124 1916 66 22.02 133.98
Ashutosh Sharma IPL 24 18 393 66* 28.07 163.75
Ajay Mandal T20s 52 42 490 49 16.33 131.72
Madhav Tiwari IPL 1 1 3 3 3.00 75.00
Auqib Nabi T20s 34 17 141 32 10.84 106.81
Bowling Contribution Table
Player Tournament Mat Inns Wkts Best Econ
Axar Patel IPL 162 159 128 4/21 7.34
Ajay Mandal T20s 52 50 52 5/10 7.32
Auqib Nabi T20s 34 34 43 4/16 7.74
(Ashutosh Sharma and Madhav Tiwari have no meaningful IPL bowling data yet)
  • Axar Patel anchors both balance and leadership Delivered 1916 IPL runs and 128 wickets, giving DC a reliable four-over option and middle-order stability.
  • Ashutosh Sharma strengthens finishing depth Scored 393 IPL runs at 163 strike rate, offering aggressive late-over hitting from an Indian slot.
  • Ajay Mandal provides spin depth and rotation cover His 52 T20 wickets make him a useful secondary left-arm option when conditions favour spin.
  • Madhav Tiwari remains long-term depth Limited IPL exposure so far and expected to serve mainly as developmental squad support.

Bowlers Analysis (DC 2026)

Player Tournament Mat Inns Wkts Best Ave Econ
Dushmantha Chameera IPL 19 18 13 2/17 46.38 9.72
Kyle Jamieson IPL 13 13 14 3/41 29.71 9.67
Kuldeep Yadav IPL 98 95 102 4/14 26.95 8.03
Mukesh Kumar IPL 32 32 36 4/33 30.61 10.39
T Natarajan IPL 63 62 67 4/19 30.11 8.93
Lungi Ngidi IPL 16 16 29 4/10 18.24 8.53
Vipraj Nigam IPL 14 13 11 2/18 32.36 9.12
Mitchell Starc IPL 52 49 65 5/35 23.12 8.61
Tripurana Vijay T20s 10 10 14 4/8 18.92 6.79
  • Mitchell Starc leads the attack with proven strike power Took 65 IPL wickets and remains DC’s primary new ball threat and death option.
  • Kuldeep Yadav anchors the spin phase His 102 IPL wickets make him the main middle overs wicket taker on slower Delhi tracks.
  • T Natarajan strengthens death overs control Delivered 67 IPL wickets, offering yorker execution and closing overs reliability.
  • Mukesh Kumar provides workload stability Contributed 36 wickets as a domestic seam option used across phases.
  • Lungi Ngidi adds high impact pace backup Strong IPL numbers with 29 wickets give DC rotation flexibility around overseas slots.
  • Kyle Jamieson and Chameera add pace depth Provide bounce and speed variations when conditions or injuries demand rotation.
  • Vipraj Nigam supports the spin mix Developing leg spin option with 11 IPL wickets and future growth potential.
  • Tripurana Vijay remains developmental depth Limited exposure but efficient domestic T20 returns keep him as bench cover.

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DC IPL 2026 FAQs

1. Who will captain Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026? Axar Patel will lead DC in the 2026 season, with KL Rahul focusing on his role as a specialist batter. 2. Who is the head coach of DC? Hemang Badani has taken over as head coach after the departure of Ricky Ponting. 3. Which former England player joined the DC coaching staff? Ian Bell joined the setup as assistant coach in February 2026. 4. Who was DC’s most expensive auction signing? Uncapped pacer Auqib Nabi Dar was signed for ₹8.40 crore. 5. What was DC’s key trade move before the auction? Donovan Ferreira was traded to Rajasthan Royals, while Nitish Rana joined DC. 6. Is Mitchell Starc playing for DC in 2026? Yes. He was retained for ₹11.75 crore and leads the pace attack. 7. Which overseas batters were signed for 2026? Ben Duckett, Pathum Nissanka, and David Miller were added to strengthen batting depth. 8. What is the status of DC’s home ground? Arun Jaitley Stadium is hosting global fixtures while upgrades are being planned with DDCA. 9. Did Prithvi Shaw return to DC? Yes. He was re-signed in the auction for ₹75 lakh. 10. Who supports Axar Patel in the spin unit? Kuldeep Yadav leads the spin attack alongside Vipraj Nigam.
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