Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction, held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, brought together all 10 franchises to shape their squads for the upcoming season. The event was full of excitement and unexpected moves as teams strategically built their squads for a shot at glory.
Delhi Capitals made headlines by releasing their former captain and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, a decision that left fans stunned. However, the franchise compensated with a stellar buy, acquiring KL Rahul for ₹14 crore. Rahul, a proven leader and dependable batter, is expected to bring stability and flair to their top order.
DC also bolstered their bowling attack with the acquisition of Mitchell Starc for ₹11.75 crore, adding firepower to their pace unit. Alongside Starc, the likes of Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, and T Natarajan form a balanced and lethal pace department. In the spin department, the Capitals retained their reliable duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, ensuring a well-rounded bowling lineup capable of handling diverse conditions.
On the batting front, DC added further strength with the signings of Harry Brook for ₹6.25 crore and the experienced Faf du Plessis ₹2 crore. With impactful players like Tristan Stubbs, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and Abhishek Porel in their ranks, the team boasts depth and versatility in their batting order. The arrival of KL Rahul is expected to be a game-changer, solidifying their top order and providing leadership.
With their revamped squad and a mix of star power and emerging talent, Delhi Capitals look set to deliver a strong performance in IPL 2025 as they aim to clinch their first-ever IPL title.
DC Players List 2025
| Player Name | Player Salary |
| Axar Patel | Rs. 16.5 crore |
| KL Rahul | Rs. 14 crore |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Rs. 13.25 crore |
| Mitchell Starc | Rs. 11.75 crore |
| T. Natarajan | Rs. 10.75 crore |
| Tristan Stubbs | Rs. 10 crore |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Rs. 9 crore |
| Mukesh Kumar | Rs. 8 crore |
| Abishek Porel | Rs. 4 crore |
| Ashutosh Sharma | Rs. 3.80 crore |
| Mohit Sharma | Rs. 2.20 crore |
| Faf du Plessis | Rs. 2 crore |
| Harry Brook | Rs. 6.25 crore |
| Sameer Rizvi | Rs. 95 lakh |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Rs. 75 lakh |
| Donovan Ferreira | Rs. 75 lakh |
| Karun Nair | Rs. 50 lakh |
| Vipraj Nigam | Rs. 50 lakh |
| Madhav Tiwari | Rs. 40 lakh |
| Darshan Nalkande | Rs. 30 lakh |
| Ajay Mandal | Rs. 30 lakh |
| Manvanth Kumar | Rs. 30 lakh |
| Tripurana Vijay | Rs. 30 lakh |
Strongest DC Playing XI
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Jake Fraser McGurk
- Abhishek Porel
- Harry Brook
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mukesh Kumar
- Mitchell Starc
- T Natarajan
IPL Auction 2025 Players List
Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, T. Natarajan, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari.
DC Retained Players
Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel.
