Delhi Capitals (DC) have significantly revamped their squad ahead of the IPL 2025 season, following a high-stakes mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The franchise has put together a well-balanced team that combines international firepower, experienced Indian players, and exciting young talent, all aiming to take the team closer to their maiden IPL title.
Key Signings and Retentions
The biggest highlight for DC is the acquisition of KL Rahul, one of India’s premier batsmen, who is expected to captain the team. His ability to anchor the innings and accelerate in the middle overs adds much-needed stability to the top order.
Alongside Rahul, Harry Brook, the hard-hitting English batter, will bring his explosive style to the middle order. Mitchell Starc, one of Australia’s premier fast bowlers, adds experience and firepower to the pace attack, while the inclusion of Faf du Plessis, a proven leader and consistent performer, further strengthens the batting lineup.
DC has also retained key players who have been instrumental in the team’s success over the years. Axar Patel, the dependable all-rounder, and Kuldeep Yadav, the wrist-spinner, continue to form the backbone of the team’s bowling unit.
Tristan Stubbs, the South African batter known for his match-finishing abilities, and Abhishek Porel, an exciting young wicketkeeper-batter, also remain with the squad, ensuring that DC retains a good mix of experience and youth.
Emerging Talents and Strategic Picks
In a bid to nurture the next generation of players, DC has invested in emerging domestic talents like Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, and Vipraj Nigam. The franchise is looking to develop these young players into future stars, reinforcing their long-term vision.
In terms of additional firepower, DC has brought in Donovan Ferreira, the South African wicketkeeper-batter known for his aggressive batting in the middle order, and Dushmantha Chameera, a pace bowler from Sri Lanka who adds depth to the fast-bowling attack.
To provide further stability, Karun Nair, Mohit Sharma, and Mukesh Kumar, all experienced Indian players, have been included in the squad. Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, and Madhav Tiwari, uncapped players, will also be looking to make a mark in the coming season and could be the surprise packages for DC in IPL 2025.
Delhi Capitals’ Complete Squad for IPL 2025
- KL Rahul (captain)
- Harry Brook
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Karun Nair
- Abhishek Porel
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- T Natrajan
- Mitchell Starc
- Sameer Rizvi
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Mohit Sharma
- Faf du Plessis
- Mukesh Kumar
- Darshan Nalkande
- Vipraj Nigam
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Donovan Ferreira
- Ajay Mandal
- Manvanth Kumar
- Tripurana Vijay
- Madhav Tiwari
With a squad filled with seasoned internationals and a promising group of young talents, Delhi Capitals are poised for a competitive run in IPL 2025. With the leadership of KL Rahul, DC will aim to make a strong push for the IPL trophy, bringing a perfect mix of experience, talent, and energy to the tournament.