Delhi Capitals Squad 2026: Official Player List & Photo
Delhi Capitals enter IPL 2026 with renewed purpose under captain Axar Patel, whose aggressive yet calculated leadership shapes a squad meticulously assembled to contend for the title at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Delhi Capitals player list reflects a bold vision — blending match-winners across every batting position and a formidable pace attack capable of dismantling any lineup.
Head coach Hemang Badani has crafted a tactically balanced unit, integrating overseas firepower like Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, and Ben Duckett alongside proven domestic talent such as Kuldeep Yadav and Nitish Rana. Follow every match through our IPL 2026 live score updates as Delhi chase their maiden IPL trophy this season.
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Karun Nair
Role: Batter, Delhi Capitals
Technically sound right-hander who can anchor the innings and rotate strike through the middle overs in IPL 2026.
Nitish Rana
Role: Batter, Delhi Capitals
Left-handed middle-order batter known for his aggressive stroke play and ability to take on spin in the IPL.
Sameer Rizvi
Role: Batter, Delhi Capitals
Young attacking batter who can accelerate quickly and add finishing power to the lower middle order.
Prithvi Shaw
Role: Batter, Delhi Capitals
Explosive top-order batter who thrives on powerplay field restrictions and quick scoring in T20 cricket.
David Miller
Role: Batter, Delhi Capitals
Experienced left-hander and proven finisher who brings calmness and clean hitting at the death overs.
Ben Duckett
Role: Batter, Delhi Capitals
Versatile top-order batter who plays sweeps and reverse-sweeps effectively against spin-heavy attacks.
Pathum Nissanka
Role: Batter, Delhi Capitals
Compact opener who focuses on timing and placement to build stable starts in the powerplay overs.
Ashutosh Sharma
Role: Batter, Delhi Capitals
Aggressive middle-order option capable of clearing the ropes and changing the tempo of the innings quickly.
Tripurana Vijay
Role: Batter, Delhi Capitals
Promising domestic batter who adds depth to the Capitals’ lineup with his ability to rotate strike and play long knocks.
KL Rahul
Role: WK-Batter, Delhi Capitals
Classy top-order wicketkeeper-batter known for adaptable tempo and consistent run scoring in the IPL.
Tristan Stubbs
Role: WK-Batter, Delhi Capitals
Dynamic wicketkeeper-batter who offers fast scoring in the middle order and flexibility in the batting lineup.
Abishek Porel
Role: WK-Batter, Delhi Capitals
Young wicketkeeper-batter who provides reliable glovework and the ability to chip in with handy runs down the order.
Axar Patel
Role: All Rounder, Captain, Delhi Capitals
Left-arm spin-bowling all-rounder and team captain, valued for his tight overs and clean hitting in the lower middle order.
Ajay Jadav Mandal
Role: All Rounder, Delhi Capitals
Spin-bowling all-rounder who strengthens balance in the XI with control in the middle overs and useful lower-order runs.
Madhav Tiwari
Role: All Rounder, Delhi Capitals
Multi-skilled cricketer capable of contributing with both bat and ball, offering flexibility to the Capitals’ combinations.
Auqib Nabi Dar
Role: All Rounder, Delhi Capitals
Pace-bowling all-rounder who adds depth to the seam attack and provides handy power-hitting options down the order.
Kuldeep Yadav
Role: Bowler, Delhi Capitals
Left-arm wrist-spinner who brings wicket-taking threat through the middle overs with his variations and flight.
Mukesh Kumar
Role: Bowler, Delhi Capitals
Right-arm seamer relied upon for disciplined lines, effective new-ball spells, and control at the death when required.
T Natarajan
Role: Bowler, Delhi Capitals
Left-arm pacer renowned for his yorkers and variations, especially valuable in slog overs of IPL matches.
Vipraj Nigam
Role: Bowler, Delhi Capitals
Emerging bowler who offers depth to the pace unit and aims to build consistency in the T20 format for Delhi Capitals.
Mitchell Starc
Role: Bowler, Delhi Capitals
World-class left-arm fast bowler with high pace, swing, and wicket-taking ability across all phases of the innings.
Lungi Ngidi
Role: Bowler, Delhi Capitals
Strong pace option who hits hard lengths and can trouble batters with steep bounce and seam movement.
Kyle Jamieson
Role: Bowler, Delhi Capitals
Tall fast bowler who uses bounce and movement to create pressure, also capable of contributing handy lower-order runs.
Dushmantha Chameera
Role: Bowler, Delhi Capitals
Skiddy right-arm quick with sharp pace and aggression, effective both with the new ball and at the death.
Sahil Parakh
Role: Bowler, Delhi Capitals
Developing bowling talent who offers additional variety to the Capitals’ attack in the IPL 2026 season.