IPL 2026 DC Squad Players List

Samira Vishwas

Tezzbuzz|20-02-2026

The IPL 2026 DC squad arrives with renewed ambition and a clear sense of purpose. Representing the capital with pride, Delhi Capitals have crafted a lineup that blends fearless youth with composed experience.

This season’s squad is built around adaptability — players who can shift gears effortlessly, bowl to evolving match situations, and thrive under pressure.

The IPL 2026 DC squad reflects strategic planning rather than short-term fixes, focusing on balance across departments and depth in crucial roles.

With explosive top-order options, dynamic all-rounders, and a bowling unit capable of defending or dismantling totals, Delhi step into the Indian Premier League 2026 campaign determined to convert promise into silverware.

With the IPL 2026 schedule set to be unveiled, the tournament is set to be played between March 26 and May 31, 2026.

IPL 2026 DC Squad

As per the IPL committee rules, each franchise can have 25 players in its squad, out of which a maximum of 8 can be foreign players. In Playing 11, each team can have a maximum of 4 overseas players in the mix.

With the announcement of the IPL 2026 squadfans can expect an exciting season filled with strong performances and competitive cricket.

The following is the complete IPL 2026 DC Squad players list with role and auction price details.

Player Role Nationality Retained Price
Tristan Stubbs Batter South African INR 10.00 cr
Sameer Rizvi Batter Indian INR 0.95 cr
Karun Nair Batter Indian INR 0.50 cr
Nitish Rana Batter Indian INR 4.20 cr
KL Rahul Wk-Batter Indian INR 14.00 cr
Abhishek Porel All‑rounder Indian INR 4.00 cr
Axar Patel All‑rounder Indian INR 16.25 cr
Ashutosh Sharma All‑rounder Indian INR 3.80 cr
Vipraj Nigam Bowler Indian INR 0.50 cr
Madhav Tiwari All‑rounder Indian INR 0.40 cr
Tripura Vijay Bowler Indian INR 0.30 cr
Ajay Mandal All‑rounder Indian INR 0.30 cr
Kuldeep Yadav Spinner Indian INR 13.25 cr
Mitchell Starc Fast Bowler Australian INR 11.75 cr
Mukesh Kumar Fast Bowler Indian INR 8.00 cr
Dushmantha Chameera Fast Bowler Sri Lanka INR 0.75 cr
T. Natrajan Fast Bowler Indian INR 10.75 cr
Ben Duckett Batsman England INR 2 Cr
David Miller Batsman South Africa INR 2 Cr
Auqib Nabi Bowler India INR 8.4 Cr
Pathum Nissanka Batsman Sri Lanka INR 5 Cr
Good luck Fast Bowler South Africa INR 2 Cr
Prithvi Shaw Batsman India INR 75 Lakh
Sahil Parekh Batting All-rounder India INR 30 Lakh
Kyle Jamieson Fast Bowler New Zealand INR 2 Crore

IPL 2026 DC New Signings

Following are the complete new signings list of the IPL 2026 DC Squad with role, auction price, and nationality.

Player Role Nationality Retained Price
Ben Duckett Batsman England INR 2 Cr
David Miller Batsman South Africa INR 2 Cr
Auqib Nabi bowler India INR 8.4 Cr
Pathum Nissanka Batsman Sri Lanka INR 5 Cr
Good luck Bowler South Africa INR 2 Cr
Prithvi Shaw Batsman India INR 75 Lakh
Sahil Parekh Batting All-rounder India INR 30 Lakh
Kyle Jamieson Fast Bowler New Zealand INR 2 Crore

IPL 2026 DC Indian Players

Following are the complete Indian Players list of the IPL 2026 DC Squad with role, auction price, and nationality.

Player Role Nationality Retained Price
Sameer Rizvi Batter Indian INR 0.95 cr
Karun Nair Batter Indian INR 0.50 cr
Nitish Rana Batter Indian INR 4.20 cr
KL Rahul Wk-Batter Indian INR 14.00 cr
Abhishek Porel All‑rounder Indian INR 4.00 cr
Axar Patel All‑rounder Indian INR 16.25 cr
Ashutosh Sharma All‑rounder Indian INR 3.80 cr
Vipraj Nigam Bowler Indian INR 0.50 cr
Madhav Tiwari All‑rounder Indian INR 0.40 cr
Tripura Vijay Bowler Indian INR 0.30 cr
Ajay Mandal All‑rounder Indian INR 0.30 cr
Kuldeep Yadav Spinner Indian INR 13.25 cr
Mukesh Kumar Fast Bowler Indian INR 8.00 cr
T. Natrajan Fast Bowler Indian INR 10.75 cr
Auqib Nabi bowler India INR 8.4 Cr
Prithvi Shaw Batsman India INR 75 Lakh
Sahil Parekh Batting All-rounder India INR 30 Lakh

IPL 2026 DC Overseas Players

Following are the complete Overseas list of the IPL 2026 DC Squad with role, auction price, and nationality.

Player Role Nationality Retained Price
Tristan Stubbs Batter South African INR 10.00 cr
Mitchell Starc Fast Bowler Australian INR 11.75 cr
Dushmantha Chameera Fast Bowler Sri Lanka INR 0.75 cr
Ben Duckett Batsman England INR 2 Cr
David Miller Batsman South Africa INR 2 Cr
Pathum Nissanka Batsman Sri Lanka INR 5 Cr
Good luck Bowler South Africa INR 2 Cr
Kyle Jamieson Fast Bowler New Zealand INR 2 Crore

IPL 2026 DC Batters

Following are the complete Batters list of the IPL 2026 DC Squad with role, auction price, and nationality.

Player Role Nationality Retained Price
Tristan Stubbs Batter South African INR 10.00 cr
Sameer Rizvi Batter Indian INR 0.95 cr
Karun Nair Batter Indian INR 0.50 cr
Nitish Rana Batter Indian INR 4.20 cr
Ben Duckett Batsman England INR 2 Cr
David Miller Batsman South Africa INR 2 Cr
Pathum Nissanka Batsman Sri Lanka INR 5 Cr
Prithvi Shaw Batsman India INR 75 Lakh

IPL 2026 DC Bowlers

Following are the complete Bowlers list of the IPL 2026 DC Squad with role, auction price, and nationality.

Player Role Nationality Retained Price
Vipraj Nigam Bowler Indian INR 0.50 cr
Tripura Vijay Bowler Indian INR 0.30 cr
Kuldeep Yadav Spinner Indian INR 13.25 cr
Mitchell Starc Fast Bowler Australian INR 11.75 cr
Mukesh Kumar Fast Bowler Indian INR 8.00 cr
Dushmantha Chameera Fast Bowler Sri Lanka INR 0.75 cr
T. Natrajan Fast Bowler Indian INR 10.75 cr
Auqib Nabi bowler India INR 8.4 Cr
Good luck Bowler South Africa INR 2 Cr
Kyle Jamieson Fast Bowler New Zealand INR 2 Crore

IPL 2026 DC All-rounders

Following are the complete All-rounder list of the IPL 2026 DC Squad with role, auction price, and nationality.

Player Role Nationality Retained Price
Abhishek Porel All‑rounder Indian INR 4.00 cr
Axar Patel All‑rounder Indian INR 16.25 cr
Ashutosh Sharma All‑rounder Indian INR 3.80 cr
Madhav Tiwari All‑rounder Indian INR 0.40 cr
Ajay Mandal All‑rounder Indian INR 0.30 cr
Sahil Parekh Batting All-rounder India INR 30 Lakh

IPL 2026 DC wicketkeepers

Following are the complete wicketkeepers list of the IPL 2026 DC Squad with role, auction price, and nationality.

Player Role Nationality Retained Price
KL Rahul Wk-Batter Indian INR 14.00 cr

IPL 2026 Retained Players List DC

Delhi Capitals has strong core players, and several youngsters have been added as injury replacements in the previous edition of the tournament. However, the official retained list will be updated here after the official announcement.

The following are the DC retained players ahead of the IPL 2026 auction.

Player Role Nationality Retained Price
Tristan Stubbs Batter South African INR 10.00 cr
Sameer Rizvi Batter Indian INR 0.95 cr
Karun Nair Batter Indian INR 0.50 cr
Nitish Rana Batter Indian INR 4.20 cr
KL Rahul Wk-Batter Indian INR 14.00 cr
Abhishek Porel All‑rounder Indian INR 4.00 cr
Axar Patel All‑rounder Indian INR 16.25 cr
Ashutosh Sharma All‑rounder Indian INR 3.80 cr
Vipraj Nigam Bowler Indian INR 0.50 cr
Madhav Tiwari All‑rounder Indian INR 0.40 cr
Tripura Vijay Bowler Indian INR 0.30 cr
Ajay Mandal All‑rounder Indian INR 0.30 cr
Kuldeep Yadav Spinner Indian INR 13.25 cr
Mitchell Starc Fast Bowler Australian INR 11.75 cr
Mukesh Kumar Fast Bowler Indian INR 8.00 cr
Dushmantha Chameera Fast Bowler Sri Lanka INR 0.75 cr
T. Natrajan Fast Bowler Indian INR 10.75 cr

New Players Signed by DC for IPL 2026

Ben Duckett, David Miller, Auqib Nabi, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Prithvi Shaw, Sahil Parekh, Kyle Jamieson

IPL 2026 DC Squad

Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Abhishek Porel, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Ajay Mandal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, T. Natrajan, Ben Duckett, David Miller, Auqib Nabi, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Prithvi Shaw, Sahil Parekh. Kyle Jamieson

Delhi Capitals in IPL

Delhi Capitals have gradually grown into a competitive side in the Indian Premier Leagueevolving from early inconsistency to a more balanced and youth-driven team.

Their rise peaked between 2019 and 2021 with regular playoff appearances and a maiden final in 2020.

While recent seasons have brought mixed results, Delhi Capitals remain known for their fearless approach, athleticism, and ambition to secure their first IPL title.