DC Team 2025 Players List, Price: Check Complete Delhi Capitals Squad and Overview
Delhi Capitals (DC) made significant acquisitions during the IPL 2025 auction, spending a total of ₹14 crore on KL Rahul, their most expensive buy. Other key players include Mitchell Starc for ₹11.75 crore and T. Natarajan for ₹10.75 crore. The team aims for a balanced squad with strategic investments in both experienced and uncapped players.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is in full swing, with excitement reaching a fever pitch during the mega auction held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah.
This year, 577 players are in the spotlight, vying for a chance to join some of the most celebrated franchises in cricket. One team that made significant moves during the first day of the auction is the Delhi Capitals.
The franchise captured attention by securing nine new players, including two star signings—KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc. These marquee acquisitions reflect the Delhi Capitals' aggressive strategy to bolster their squad with a mix of experience and talent.
With a solid core already in place, including seasoned veterans and young stars, the Capitals are determined to assemble a well-rounded and competitive squad for the 2025 season.
Fans are eager to see how the Delhi Capitals will shape their final roster, aiming to clinch their first IPL title with this new-look team.
DC Team 2025 Players List with Price
- KL Rahul (₹14,00,00,000)
- Mitchell Starc (₹11,75,00,000)
- T. Natarajan (₹10,75,00,000)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (₹9,00,00,000)
- Harry Brook (₹6,25,00,000)
- Ashutosh Sharma (₹3,80,00,000)
- Mohit Sharma (₹2,20,00,000)
- Faf Du Plessis (₹2,00,00,000)
- Sameer Rizvi (₹95,00,000)
- Karun Nair (₹50,00,000)
- Mukesh Kumar (₹9,00,00,000)
- Darshan Nalkande (₹30,00,000)
- Vipraj Nigam (₹50,00,000)
- Dushmantha Chameera (₹75,00,000)
- Donovan Ferreira (₹75,00,000)
- Ajay Mandal (₹30,00,000)
- Manvanth Kumar (₹30,00,000)
- Tripurana Vijay (₹30,00,000)
- Madhav Tiwari (₹40,00,000)
DC Team 2025 Players List
Delhi Capitals 2025 Squad: KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, T. Natarajan, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Harry Brook, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf Du Plessis, Sameer Rizvi, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, and Karun Nair.
DC Purse Remaining: Rs. 3 crore
DC RTM Cards Left: 0
DC Player Slots Remaining: 2
DC Overseas Player Slots Remaining: 1
2025 IPL Auction: Delhi Capitals Team Composition
The Delhi Capitals (DC) acquired over 19 players, out of which 6 were overseas players, and the franchise retained 6 core players for the upcoming season. The team has a total strength of 19 players.
- 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
- Fast bowlers: Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera
- Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav
IPL Auction 2025: Delhi Capitals Projected 11 Squad for 2025 IPL
The projected Delhi Capitals squad for the upcoming 2025 IPL is: Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T. Natarajan, and Mukesh Kumar.
Who is the Captain of the Delhi Capitals (DC)?
The Delhi Capitals (DC) will be led by KL Rahul and Axar Patel in a dual captaincy arrangement for the 2025 IPL season. This decision was confirmed by co-owner Parth Jindal following the recent auction, where both players were highlighted as key leaders for the team.
Who is the Head Coach of the Delhi Capitals (DC)?
The head coach of the Delhi Capitals (DC) for IPL 2025 is Hemang Badani. He succeeds Ricky Ponting and brings a wealth of coaching experience, having previously led teams in various T20 leagues, including the Jaffna Kings and Dubai Capitals. Venugopal Rao has been appointed as the Director of Cricket.
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