Delhi Capitals had a mixed IPL 2025 season. The team started on the positive note as they won five of their first seven matches.
But then, things got worse later in the season as they managed just two wins in their last seven games. DC finished fifth in the table and missed out on the playoffs once again.
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As the mini-auction for IPL 2026 approaches in December, the Capitals’ management has started reshaping their squad. The franchise is looking to keep a solid core of dependable performers while releasing those who couldn’t make the desired impact last season.
DC released players ahead of IPL 2026 mini-auction
After another season of inconsistencies, Delhi Capitals were set to make a few tough calls. Delhi Capitals have released a handful of players ahead of IPL 2026, parting ways with experienced names like Faf du Plessis, Mohit Sharma and Harry Brook, along with promising talents such as Jake Fraser-McGurk and Donovan Ferreira.
The move opens up valuable purse space and roster flexibility as DC look to reshape their squad in the upcoming mini-auction.
| S. No. | Released players |
|---|---|
| 1 | Faf du Plessis |
| 2 | Jake Fraser-McGurk |
| 3 | Mohit Sharma |
| 4 | Harry Brook |
| 5 | Donovan Ferreria |
| 6 | Manvanth Kumar |
| 7 | Darshan Nalkande |
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DC retained players ahead of IPL 2026 mini-auction
Delhi Capitals have held onto a strong core for IPL 2026, retaining a balanced mix of power-hitters, reliable all-rounders and impactful bowlers. With experienced names like KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Mitchell Starc anchoring the lineup.
| S. No. | Player |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tristan Stubbs |
| 2 | Sameer Rizvi |
| 3 | Karun Nair |
| 4 | KL Rahul |
| 5 | Abhishek Porel |
| 6 | Axar Patel |
| 7 | Ashutosh Sharma |
| 8 | Vipraj Nigam |
| 9 | Madhav Tiwari |
| 10 | Tripurana Vijay |
| 11 | Ajay Mandal |
| 12 | Kuldeep Yadav |
| 13 | Mitchell Starc |
| 14 | T Natarajan |
| 15 | Mukesh Kumar |
| 16 | Dushmanta Chameera |
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Delhi Capitals current squad
Here is DC's current squad:
| S. No. | Squad |
|---|---|
| 1 | KL Rahul |
| 2 | Faf du Plessis |
| 3 | Abishek Porel(w) |
| 4 | Axar Patel(c) |
| 5 | Tristan Stubbs |
| 6 | Sameer Rizvi |
| 7 | Ashutosh Sharma |
| 8 | Vipraj Nigam |
| 9 | Kuldeep Yadav |
| 10 | T Natarajan |
| 11 | Mustafizur Rahman |
| 12 | Dushmantha Chameera |
| 13 | Sediqullah Atal |
| 14 | Karun Nair |
| 15 | Tripurana Vijay |
| 16 | Madhav Tiwari |
| 17 | Mohit Sharma |
| 18 | Mukesh Kumar |
| 19 | Ajay Jadav Mandal |
| 20 | Darshan Nalkande |
| 21 | Donovan Ferreira |
| 22 | Manvanth Kumar L |
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