Delhi Capitals (DC) are one of the worst teams in the IPL and one of the three teams yet to win the title. However, over the past 3-4 years, they have shown greater stability, consistently showing strong performances and challenging top teams. They started off impressively last season with four straight wins, but struggled to maintain momentum in the second half of the campaign. DC also holds the unique record of being the only team to have played five Super League games. Delhi Capitals (DC) enter the IPL 2026 season with a revamped squad, having spent Rs 124.75 crore out of the Rs 125 crore. Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 Auction Signing: Auqib Nabi (Pacer): Rs 840 Crores, Pathum Nissanka (batsman): Rs 40 lakh, David Miller (batsman): Rs 20 lakh, Ben Duckett (wicket-keeper): Rs 20 lakh, Lungi Ngidi (bowler): Rs 20 lakh, Kyle Jamieson (bowler): Rs 20 lakh, Prithvi Shaw (batsman): Rs 75 lakh, Sahil Palach (all-rounder): Rs 30 lakh.
Delhi Capitals have virtually revamped their squad this season, bringing in several new players while retaining some experienced faces. It will be interesting to see how the new combination performs.Here is the strongest predicted lineup of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026: Pathum Nissanka: Pathum Nissanka was one of the key acquisition targets of Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2026 auction, acquired for Rs 4 crore. He’ll probably open with him Kuala Lumpur Rahulalthough he may face competition from Ben Duckett. However, his hundred percent performance against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup made him a strong contender for the starting spot.Kuala Lumpur Rahul(WK): KL Rahul, who played in midfield last season, is expected to return to his preferred starting position. He scored 539 runs last season, including a memorable unbeaten 93 against RCB in Bengaluru. Rahul will also assume the wicketkeeping duties in DC.Nitish Rana: Ahead of IPL 2026, Nitish Rana was traded to Delhi Capitals for Rs 420 crore. He is expected to play a key role at the No. 3 position, providing stability and experience to the top team.Tristan Stubbs: Tristan Stubbs was a standout player for DC in IPL 2025 and was their main finisher. He scored 300 runs in 13 innings with a strike rate of 150.75, played a key role in the middle-wicket innings and is likely to finish fourth this season.David Miller: David Miller was acquired by Delhi Capitals in the 2026 IPL mini-auction for Rs 2 crore, a significant price drop from previous seasons. The veteran South African finisher has added strength and stability to DC’s midfield line-up after being released by Lucknow Supergiants.Axar Patel (centre): Axar Patel continues to be captain this season. He showed maturity and composure as a leader last year and he aims to build on that success in IPL 2026.Ashutosh Sharma: Ashutosh Sharma has emerged as a reliable finisher. Last season, he hit a match-winning 31-ball 61 against LSG, leading DC to a one-wicket win. As an impact substitute, he rescued the team from 7/3 woes, hitting 5 4s and 5 6s.Vipraj Company: Vipraj Nigam is a 20-year-old leg-spin all-rounder from Uttar Pradesh who is having an impressive debut season in IPL 2025. Bought for Rs 50 lakh, he scored 142 runs and took 11 wickets in 14 games. His quick performance of 39 off 15 balls against LSG was a highlight. He adds depth in the lower order with both bat and ball.Mitchell Starc: Mitchell Starc will lead DC’s pace attack, although he is still awaiting clearance from Cricket Australia and may miss the initial fixtures. Captain Axar Patel said T Natarajan will lead the pace unit if Starc is unavailable.Kuldeep Yadav: Kuldeep Yadav performed well in IPL 2025, taking 15 wickets in 14 games. As DC’s chief spinner, he will be a key weapon and could be a strong contender for the purple cap this season.Mukesh Kumar: Mukesh Kumar was a vital part of DC’s bowling attack last season, taking 12 wickets in 12 innings. He will play an important supporting role in the pace department along with Starc and Natarajan.Impact player optionsDelhi Capitals may use Abhishek Porel or T Natarajan as their impact player depending on the match situation and pitch conditions.Delhi Capitals likely to play in IPL 2026: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Impact – Abhishek Porel/T Natrajan
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