Delhi Capitals (DC) enter the IPL 2026 mini auction with a balanced core retained and considerable flexibility to reshape their squad. With a mix of proven Indian performers and high-impact overseas bowlers staying on, the franchise has positioned itself for strategic additions at the auction.
DC remaining purse for IPL 2026 auction
DC will head into the auction with Rs 21.80 crore remaining, giving them a moderate yet workable budget to address key areas.
DC remaining slots for IPL 2026 auction
The franchise has eight slots available, including a crucial five overseas slots, allowing DC to explore multiple international combinations.
DC released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction
Donovan Ferreira, Darshan Nalkande, Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Manvanth Kumar, Mohit Sharma, Sediqullah Atal.
The release list sees the exit of senior names like Faf du Plessis and exciting talents like Fraser-McGurk, indicating a shift toward a refreshed overseas lineup.
DC retained players for IPL 2026 season
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.
The retained group covers all bases—leadership from Rahul and Axar, spin depth with Kuldeep, a strong pace core led by Starc and Natarajan, and young middle-order power with Stubbs and Porel.
With five overseas slots open and a clearly defined shopping list, DC are expected to be active and tactical at the IPL 2026 mini auction.
