The IPL 2026 season is just happening very soon, so Delhi Capitals is experiencing some changes after the mini auction. This IPL 2026 DC team players list is now updated with the inclusion of auction buys, retained players, and even some releases. Such as, it offers cricket fans wagering on 12BET Exchange to learn about the squad prior to making markets for them.
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IPL 2026 DC Team Players List: Auction Highlights and Key Buys
Delhi Capitals went into the mini-auction with a Rs 21.8 crore budget. They made the first bid in Abu Dhabi last December 16, after securing African player David Milley at Rs 2 crore with no competition. England opener Ben Duckett was also taken in at Rs 2 crore.
Biggest bidding war did happen for Jammu and Kashmir all-rounder Auqib Nabi Dar – both based priced Rs 30 lakh got some interested from Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. But DC snagged Auqib for Rs 8.4 crore. Nabi impressed much in domestic cricket – taking 29 wickets in five Ranji Trophy matches at an average 13.27. He also had 15 wickets in seven Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy games at an economy of 7.41.
Prithvi Shaw made a shocking return to Delhi Capitals after being ignored in this year’s auction. Twice, at that! He joined DC for Rs 75 lakh. DC also added up to their overseas with Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka (Rs 4 crore) and South Africa’s Lungi Ngidi (Rs 2 crore).
Full List of Players Bought by Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 Auction
- David Miller – Rs 2 crore
- Ben Duckett – Rs 2 crore
- Auqib Nabi Dar – Rs 8.4 crore
- Pathum Nissanka – Rs 4 crore
- Lungi Ngidi – Rs 2 crore
- Sahil Parakh – Rs 30 lakh
- Prithvi Shaw – Rs 75 lakh
- Kyle Jamieson – Rs 2 crore
Retained Players
Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Ajay Mandal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera.
Traded in: Nitish Rana (from RR).
SEE ALSO: Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 Retention List and Mini-Auction Targets
Released Players
Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Donovan Ferreira (traded to RR), Sediqullah Atal, Manvanth Kumar, Mohit Sharma, Darshan Nalkande.
Final Thoughts on the IPL 2026 DC Team Players List
Delhi Capitals have assembled a versatile squad for IPL 2026. With a mix of experienced internationals, promising domestic talent, and strategic auction buys, the franchise looks set to challenge for the title. Fans can track the IPL 2026 DC team players list closely on 12BET India, engage with the 12BET exchange, and enjoy cricket exchange betting on their favorite stars.
