The IPL 2026 auction saw Delhi Capitals make several important moves as the bidding got underway. Entering the auction with a purse of ₹21.80 crore, DC focused on adding experience and depth to their squad. Their smart late push helped them secure a mix of proven international players and young talent.
In this article we mention the full squad of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026.
Delhi Capitals’ Key Buys at IPL 2026 Auction
Delhi Capitals began their auction by signing experienced South African batter David Miller for ₹2 crore. Soon after, they picked up England wicketkeeper-batter Ben Duckett for the same price.
Their biggest move came with the signing of young Indian talent Auqib Nabi for ₹8.4 crore. This deal made him one of the most expensive uncapped players in IPL history and showed the franchise’s confidence in his potential.
DC then added Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka for ₹4 crore, strengthening their top-order options.
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Later in the auction, Delhi made some smart value buys, bringing in Lungi Ngidi, Prithvi Shaw, and Kyle Jamieson to add depth in both batting and bowling.
Players Bought by Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 Auction
David Miller: ₹2 crore
Ben Duckett: ₹2 crore
Auqib Nabi: ₹8.4 crore
Pathum Nissanka: ₹4 crore
Lungi Ngidi: ₹2 crore
Sahil Parikh: ₹30 lakh
Prithvi Shaw: ₹75 lakh
Kyle Jamieson: ₹2 crore
Why David Miller Is a Big Addition
David Miller brings huge experience to the Delhi Capitals lineup. He has been one of the most reliable finishers in IPL history and is known for his calm batting in pressure situations.
Miller has scored over 3000 IPL runs with a strong average and strike rate. He is especially dangerous in run chases and has delivered match-winning performances in big games. Getting a player of his quality for ₹2 crore can be seen as one of the best value deals of the auction.
Delhi Capitals Squad for IPL 2026
Delhi Capitals will head into IPL 2026 with a balanced squad that includes both star names and young prospects:
Nitish Rana, Abishek Porel, Ajay Mandal, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, Sameer Rizvi, T Natarajan, Tripurana Vijay, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mukesh Kumar, David Miller, Ben Duckett, Auqib Nabi, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Sahil Parikh, Prithvi Shaw, Kyle Jamieson
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