DC IPL 2026 Team: New Signings & Retained Players

Delhi Capitals have assembled a strong team for IPL 2026. The franchise retained core players such as Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mitchell Starc. These seasoned campaigners provide stability in batting and bowling. DC also kept young guns like Tristan Stubbs and Abhishek Porel to ensure squad depth.

At the IPL 2026 mini-auction, the franchise picked up valuable additions. David Miller, Ben Duckett, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, and Auqib Nabi Dar joined the roster. These players fill gaps in batting firepower and bowling variety.

DC combines established performers with exciting young talent for IPL 2026. This piece explores their complete squad, standout players, historical records, and season expectations.

Who Owns Delhi Capitals?

JSW Group and GMR Group jointly own the Delhi Capitals. Both groups rank among India’s leading business conglomerates. GMR Group purchased the franchise in 2008 for US$84 million. JSW Group acquired a 50% stake in 2018.

The co-owners invested in developing a competitive team. They built top-tier training facilities and launched a youth development program. Their commitment keeps DC among the league’s stronger franchises. The team consistently fights for playoff berths and maintains a reputation for professional management.

Complete Delhi Capitals Roster for IPL 2026

The full squad breaks down as follows:

Category	Players
Batting Unit	David Miller, Prithvi Shaw, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Karun Nair, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs
Wicket-Keepers	Ben Duckett, KL Rahul, Abhishek Porel
All-rounders	Axar Patel (C), Auqib Nabi Dar, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Ashutosh Sharma, Madhav Tiwari
Bowling Attack	Kyle Jamieson, Lungi Ngidi, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Tripurana Vijay, Vipraj Nigam

Players to Watch for DC in IPL 2026

Several players hold the key to Delhi Capitals’ success this season:

Axar Patel captains the side and contributes with both bat and ball. His left-arm spin troubles batters while his batting adds crucial runs lower down.

Tristan Stubbs plays as a destructive middle-order batter. The South African can accelerate quickly and finish games under pressure.

Kuldeep Yadav operates as DC’s primary spinner. His wrist spin deceives the best batters and helps control run flow in crucial phases.

Mitchell Starc spearheads the pace attack. The Australian left-armer strikes early with the new ball and executes well during the death overs.

KL Rahul bats at the top and provides consistency. His ability to build innings and score big runs makes him central to DC’s plans.

Delhi Capitals Historical Performance (2008-2025)

Delhi Capitals played under the name Delhi Daredevils until 2018. The franchise competed in every IPL season since the inaugural edition. They developed competitive squads and reached the playoffs multiple times.

Season-by-Season Standings

Season	Finish	Result
2025	5th	Did not qualify
2024	6th	Did not qualify
2023	9th	Did not qualify
2022	5th	Did not qualify
2021	1st	Lost in Qualifier 2
2020	2nd	Lost in Final
2019	3rd	Lost in Qualifier 2
2018	8th	Did not qualify
2017	6th	Did not qualify
2016	6th	Did not qualify
2015	7th	Did not qualify
2014	8th	Did not qualify
2013	9th	Did not qualify
2012	1st	Lost in Eliminator
2011	10th	Did not qualify
2010	5th	Did not qualify
2009	1st	Lost in the semi-final
2008	4th	Lost in the semi-final

Leading Run Scorers in DC History

Batter	Years	Games	Total Runs
Rishabh Pant	2016-2024	111	3284
David Warner	2009-2024	91	2572
Virender Sehwag	2008-2013	86	2382
Shreyas Iyer	2015-2021	87	2375
Shikhar Dhawan	2008-2021	63	2066

Leading Wicket Takers in DC History

Bowler	Years	Games	Total Wickets
Amit Mishra	2008-2021	103	110
Kagiso Rabada	2017-2021	50	76
Axar Patel	2019-2025	94	67
Kuldeep Yadav	2022-2025	53	62
Anrich Nortje	2020-2024	46	60

Best Individual Batting Performances

Batter	Runs	Opponent	When	Where
Rishabh Pant	128*	SRH	10 May 2018	Delhi
Virender Sehwag	119	DCH	05 May 2011	Hyderabad
KL Rahul	112*	GT	18 May 2025	Delhi
David Warner	109*	DCH	10 May 2012	Hyderabad
Quinton de Kock	108	RCB	17 April 2016	Bengaluru

Best Individual Bowling Performances

Bowler	Analysis	Opponent	When	Where
Amit Mishra	5/17	DCH	15 May 2008	Delhi
Mitchell Starc	5/35	SRH	30 March 2025	Visakhapatnam
Amit Mishra	4/11	KXIP	15 April 2016	Delhi
Kuldeep Yadav	4/14	KKR	28 April 2022	Mumbai
Rajat Bhatia	4/15	DCH	13 May 2009	Durban

Highest Team Scores

Runs	Opponent	When	Where
257/4	MI	27 April 2024	Delhi
231/4	KXIP	23 April 2011	Delhi
228/4	KKR	03 October 2020	Sharjah
224/4	GT	24 April 2024	Delhi
221/8	RR	07 May 2024	Delhi

Lowest Team Scores

Runs	Opponent	When	Where
66	MI	06 May 2017	Delhi
67	KXIP	30 April 2017	Mohali
80	SRH	04 May 2013	Hyderabad
83	CSK	18 April 2013	Delhi
84	CSK	21 April 2014	Abu Dhabi

DC’s IPL Story – Hunting For 1st IPL Title

Delhi Capitals joined the IPL in 2008 as Delhi Daredevils. The early years brought inconsistent results as the team searched for the right combination.

The franchise changed direction by blending youth with experience. This approach paid off starting in 2019 when DC made the playoffs after a seven-year gap. In 2020, they reached their maiden IPL final but lost to Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2025 ended in disappointment for DC. The team won seven and lost six of 14 games. They accumulated 15 points and finished 5th. Despite staying in playoff contention until the final matches, they fell short of qualification.

Delhi Capitals head into IPL 2026 with renewed ambition. The squad features quality players across all departments. Under Axar Patel’s leadership, they aim to return to the playoffs and challenge for the championship.