Delhi Capitals made a significant impact at the IPL 2025 mega auction held in Jeddah, acquiring 19 players, including marquee signings KL Rahul for ₹14 crore and Mitchell Starc for ₹11.75 crore. This star-studded lineup aims to secure their first IPL title, bolstered by a mix of experience and youth. The franchise’s strategic focus on building a competitive squad reflects their ambition to transform past disappointments into success in the upcoming season124
Retained Players List Of Delhi Capitals
Players Bought By Delhi Capitals
- Mitchell Starc: Rs 11.75 crore
- KL Rahul: Rs 14 crore
- Harry Brook: Rs 6.25 crore
- Jake Fraser-McGurk: Rs 9 crore (RTM)
- T Natarajan: Rs 10.75 crore
- Karun Nair: Rs 50 lakh
- Sameer Rizvi: Rs 95 lakh
- Ashutosh Sharma: Rs 3.80 crore
- Mohit Sharma: Rs 2.20 crore
- Faf du Plessis: Rs 2 crore
- Mukesh Kumar: Rs 8 crore (RTM)
- Darshan Nalkande: Rs 30 lakh
- Vipraj Nigam: Rs 50 lakh
- Dushmantha Chameera: Rs 75 lakh
- Donovan Ferreira: Rs 75 lakh
- Ajay Jadav Mandal: Rs 30 lakh
- Manvath Kumar: Rs 30 lakh
- Tripurana Vijay: Rs 30 lakh
- Madhav Tiwari: Rs 40 lakh
Full Player List Key
- Batters: Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Harry Brook, Ashutosh Sharma
- Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Donovan Ferreira,
- All-rounders: Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Darshan Nalkande
- Bowlers: Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav
Highlights From The Auction
Delhi Capitals (DC) made significant moves during the IPL 2025 auction, spending ₹14 crore to acquire KL Rahul, their most expensive buy. They also secured key players like Mitchell Starc for ₹11.75 crore and T. Natarajan for ₹10.75 crore. The team aims to create a balanced squad by investing in both experienced players and emerging talents.
The excitement for IPL 2025 is building, especially after the mega auction held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, where 577 players were up for grabs. DC captured attention by signing nine new players, including star signings KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc, reflecting their aggressive strategy to strengthen the team.
With a solid core of seasoned veterans and young stars, the Delhi Capitals are determined to assemble a competitive squad for the upcoming season. Fans are eager to see how the final roster shapes up as they aim to clinch their first IPL title with this revamped team.
Leadership And Coaching
Captain: The Delhi Capitals (DC) will have a dual captaincy arrangement for the IPL 2025 season, with KL Rahul and Axar Patel leading the team. Co-owner Parth Jindal confirmed this decision following the recent auction, in which both players were identified as key leaders.
Coach: The head coach of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025 is Hemang Badani. He takes over from Ricky Ponting and brings extensive coaching experience from various T20 leagues, including his previous roles with Jaffna Kings and Dubai Capitals. Venugopal Rao has been appointed as the Director of Cricket, adding further expertise to the coaching staff.
| Player | Role | Price (INR) |
| KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper-Batter | ₹14,00,00,000 |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler | ₹11,75,00,000 |
| T. Natarajan | Bowler | ₹10,75,00,000 |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batter | ₹9,00,00,000 |
| Harry Brook | Batter | ₹6,25,00,000 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | All-rounder | ₹3,80,00,000 |
| Mohit Sharma | Bowler | ₹2,20,00,000 |
| Faf Du Plessis | Batter | ₹2,00,00,000 |
| Sameer Rizvi | Batter | ₹95,00,000 |
| Karun Nair | Batter | ₹50,00,000 |
| Mukesh Kumar | Bowler | ₹9,00,00,000 |
| Darshan Nalkande | Bowler | ₹30,00,000 |
| Vipraj Nigam | All-rounder | ₹50,00,000 |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler | ₹75,00,000 |
| Donovan Ferreira | All-rounder | ₹75,00,000 |
| Ajay Mandal | All-rounder | ₹30,00,000 |
| Manvanth Kumar | All-rounder | ₹30,00,000 |
| Tripurana Vijay | All-rounder | ₹30,00,000 |
| Madhav Tiwari | All-rounder | ₹40,00,000 |
With a dynamic roster featuring top talents like KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc, Delhi Capitals are poised for a thrilling IPL 2025 season. Their strategic acquisitions reflect a strong commitment to achieving their first championship title, igniting hope and excitement among fans for what lies ahead
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