Samira Vishwas
Tezzbuzz|18-03-2026
Delhi Capitals Captain IPL 2026 Axar Patel steps into the spotlight as Delhi Capitals prepare for a high-stakes campaign.
With a blend of seasoned performers and exciting young talent, Axar Patel’s leadership will be crucial in shaping team strategy, maintaining composure under pressure, and driving Delhi Capitals toward a deep run in the tournament.
The team’s batting lineup features a mix of explosive hitters and consistent run-scorers, while the bowling attack balances experience with pace and spin options.
As the tournament unfolds, all eyes will be on how Delhi Capitals Captain IPL 2026 navigates challenges, adapts to opponents, and brings out the best in the squad. With strategic leadership and match-winning performances, Delhi Capitals aim to turn ambitions into reality this season.
Meanwhile, fans are also keen to check the IPL 2026 schedule to find out when Delhi Capitals will play their first match of the season.
Delhi Capitals Captain IPL 2026
Axar Patel has been retained as DC captain for the IPL 2026 season, and under the guidance of Hemang Badani, Delhi Captials will be aiming for a maiden IPL title in upcoming season of the tournament.
Following is the complete list of Delhi Capitals Captains in IPL since 2008 below:
- Axar Patel: 2025-26*
- Rishabh Pant: 2021-2024
- David Warner: 2013-2023(16 Matches)
- Shreyas Iyer: 2018-2020(41 Matches)
- Karun Nair: 2017(3 Matches)
- Zaheer Khan: 2016-2017(23 Matches)
- JP Dumminy: 2015-2016(16 Matches)
- Kevin Pieterson: 2014(11 Matches)
- Ross Taylor: 2012(2 Matches)
- Mahela Jayawardene: 2012-2013(18 Matches)
- James Hopes: 2011(3 Matches)
- Dinesh Karthik: 2010-2014(6 Matches)
- Gautam Gambhir: 2009-2018(25 Matches)
- Virender Sehwag: 2008-2012(52 Matches)
Delhi Capitals
Explore the full IPL 2026 DC squad including Delhi Capitals’ complete roster and squad depth for the season.
| 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 Tournament Overview
As per the IPL 2026 schedule, the first match will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad on 28 March 2026 in M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to be played between March 28 and May 31, 2026, in India. IPL teams will be categorised into two groups of five teams, where a total of 80 group matches will be played before the playoff round.
The IPL 2026 will follow a Group stage and Playoffs format, with the top four teams in the IPL 2026 points table advancing to the playoffs round.
Right before the tournament, as expected, the IPL 2026 withdrawal players list starts to fill, while the respective team will name the replacement players for the IPL 2026 season.
As a part of the season, BCCI has released the IPL 2026 squad, IPL 2026 live streaming, IPL 2026 ticket booking links, and IPL 2026 team jersey details right before the start of the tournament.
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