Delhi Capitals Squad 2026: Official Player List & Photo
The Delhi Capitals enter IPL 2026 as a franchise reborn — sharper, deeper, and tactically astute under captain Axar Patel. Built through a calculated auction strategy, this squad blends proven match-winners like KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, and Kuldeep Yadav with exciting domestic prospects, creating a unit capable of sustaining pressure across all phases.
Coach Hemang Badani has engineered a fine equilibrium between overseas firepower — David Miller, Ben Duckett, and Lungi Ngidi — and a resilient Indian core. Their aggressive batting depth paired with a potent pace attack makes them genuine title contenders. Follow every fixture on the IPL match list 2026 to track Delhi Capitals throughout the tournament.
Delhi Capitals Players
Karun Nair
Role: Batter Team: Delhi Capitals A seasoned top-order batter known for his elegant strokeplay and match-winning knocks at the highest level.
Nitish Rana
Role: Batter Team: Delhi Capitals An aggressive left-handed batter who can change the course of a match with his explosive batting style.
Sameer Rizvi
Role: Batter Team: Delhi Capitals A promising young talent with a flair for attacking batting and great potential in T20 cricket.
Prithvi Shaw
Role: Batter Team: Delhi Capitals An explosive opening batter known for his powerful start at the top of the order and fearless strokeplay.
David Miller
Role: Batter Team: Delhi Capitals The ‘Killer Miller’ is a devastating finisher with a knack for hitting big sixes in the death overs.
Ben Duckett
Role: Batter Team: Delhi Capitals A dynamic left-handed batter from England who brings flair and consistency to the top of the Delhi Capitals order.
Pathum Nissanka
Role: Batter Team: Delhi Capitals A technically sound Sri Lankan batter who is known for his ability to anchor innings and play sensible cricket.
Ashutosh Sharma
Role: Batter Team: Delhi Capitals A hard-hitting middle-order batter who has made a name for himself with crucial cameos in T20 cricket.
Tripurana Vijay
Role: Batter Team: Delhi Capitals A talented domestic circuit batter who brings energy and application to the Delhi Capitals middle order.
KL Rahul
Role: WK-Batter Team: Delhi Capitals One of India’s finest wicketkeeper-batters, KL Rahul is renowned for his elegant technique and big match temperament.
Tristan Stubbs
Role: WK-Batter Team: Delhi Capitals A powerful South African wicketkeeper-batter known for his six-hitting ability and aggressive approach at the crease.
Abishek Porel
Role: WK-Batter Team: Delhi Capitals A young and promising wicketkeeper-batter who has shown great composure and skill in early IPL appearances.
Axar Patel
Role: All Rounder Team: Delhi Capitals The captain of Delhi Capitals, Axar is a dependable left-arm spinner and a hard-hitting lower-order batter.
Ajay Jadav Mandal
Role: All Rounder Team: Delhi Capitals A versatile all-rounder who contributes both with the bat and ball, offering balance to the Delhi Capitals lineup.
Madhav Tiwari
Role: All Rounder Team: Delhi Capitals An emerging all-rounder from the domestic circuit who brings energy and ambition to the Delhi Capitals squad.
Auqib Nabi Dar
Role: All Rounder Team: Delhi Capitals A talented young all-rounder who adds depth to the Delhi Capitals squad with his all-round contributions.
Kuldeep Yadav
Role: Bowler Team: Delhi Capitals India’s premier wrist-spinner, Kuldeep is a wicket-taking machine who bamboozles batters with his chinaman deliveries.
Mukesh Kumar
Role: Bowler Team: Delhi Capitals A disciplined right-arm pacer who uses seam movement and accuracy to trouble the best batters in the IPL.
T Natarajan
Role: Bowler Team: Delhi Capitals Famous for his pinpoint yorkers, T Natarajan is one of the most effective death bowlers in T20 cricket.
Vipraj Nigam
Role: Bowler Team: Delhi Capitals A young spinner with promising skills who is eager to make his mark in IPL 2026 with Delhi Capitals.
Mitchell Starc
Role: Bowler Team: Delhi Capitals The Australian pace legend is one of the most feared bowlers in world cricket, known for his lethal left-arm swing.
Lungi Ngidi
Role: Bowler Team: Delhi Capitals A hostile South African fast bowler who brings raw pace and sharp bounce to the Delhi Capitals bowling attack.
Kyle Jamieson
Role: Bowler Team: Delhi Capitals A towering New Zealand pacer who uses his height and bounce to extract uncomfortable deliveries for batters.
Dushmantha Chameera
Role: Bowler Team: Delhi Capitals A fiery Sri Lankan fast bowler known for his searing pace and ability to produce crucial breakthroughs.
Sahil Parakh
Role: Bowler Team: Delhi Capitals A young domestic pace bowler who is keen to prove himself on the big IPL stage with Delhi Capitals in 2026.