Delhi Capitals (DC) had a successful outing at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi, making key acquisitions to strengthen their squad. The standout signing for DC was Auqib Nabi, the J&K pacer, who was secured for a hefty sum of Rs. 8.40 crore. DC also focused on bolstering their overseas contingent, bringing in players like Ben Duckett, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Kyle Jamieson, and David Miller.
The DC squad for IPL 2026 boasts a solid mix of talent across all departments. The wicketkeeping duties will be handled by KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, and Tristan Stubbs. The batting lineup features names like Ben Duckett, Pathum Nissanka, David Miller, Karun Nair, Prithvi Shaw, and more. The all-rounders include Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam, Nitish Rana, and others. The fast-bowling department is bolstered by the likes of Mitchell Starc, T. Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, and Kyle Jamieson, while the spinners include Kuldeep Yadav and Tripurana Vijay.
The probable playing XI for DC in IPL 2026 could feature Abhishek Porel, Ben Duckett, Nitish Rana, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Auqib Nabi, Mitchell Starc, and Kuldeep Yadav, with Dushmantha Chameera or Lungi Ngidi as the impact player.
Overall, DC’s squad for IPL 2026 looks promising and well-rounded, with a good mix of experienced players and exciting talents. Their strategic acquisitions at the auction have set them up well for the upcoming season. The team will be looking to make a strong impact in the tournament and compete for the title.
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