Delhi Capitals made bold moves in the IPL 2025 auction, with the most surprising decision being the release of their former captain, Rishabh Pant. In a significant shift, DC spent Rs 14 crore to secure KL Rahul, the most notable signing of the auction, marking it as one of the biggest steals. Additionally, IPL 2024-winning pacer Mitchell Starc was acquired for Rs 11.75 crore, bringing in vital experience to the squad. Australian all-rounder Jake Fraser-McGurk was also re-signed using the Right to Match (RTM) card for Rs 9 crore. Another major acquisition for DC was pacer T Natarajan, who was bought for Rs 10.75 crore, adding strength to their bowling attack.Delhi Capitals have finalized their squad for IPL 2025 with a mix of retained players and new acquisitions.
Uncapped power-hitter Ashutosh Sharma was bought for Rs 3.8 crore, while India pacer Mukesh Kumar, retained using the RTM card, was acquired for Rs 8 crore. The Delhi Capitals’ management also brought in a variety of players to strengthen their squad, including experienced names like Harry Brook (Rs 6.25 crore), Karun Nair (Rs 50 lakh), and Mohit Sharma (Rs 2.2 crore). Additionally, players such as Faf Du Plessis (Rs 2 crore), Darshan Nalkande (Rs 30 lakh), and Dushmantha Chameera (Rs 75 lakh) were added to their ranks.Delhi Capitals have finalized their squad for IPL 2025 with a mix of retained players and new acquisitions.
The full list of Delhi Capitals’ players bought in the IPL 2025 auction includes:
- Mitchell Starc – Rs 11.75 crore
- KL Rahul – Rs 14 crore
- Harry Brook – Rs 6.25 crore
- Jake Fraser-McGurk – Rs 9 crore (RTM)
- T Natarajan – Rs 10.75 crore
- Karun Nair – Rs 50 lakh
- Sameer Rizvi – Rs 95 lakh
- Ashutosh Sharma – Rs 3.8 crore
- Mohit Sharma – Rs 2.2 crore
- Faf Du Plessis – Rs 2 crore
- Mukesh Kumar – Rs 8 crore (RTM)
- Darshan Nalkande – Rs 30 lakh
- Vipraj Nigam – Rs 50 lakh
- Dushmantha Chameera – Rs 75 lakh
- Donovan Ferreira – Rs 75 lakh
- Ajay Mandal – Rs 30 lakh
- Manvanth Kumar L – Rs 30 lakh
- Tripurana Vijay – Rs 30 lakh
- Madhav Tiwari – Rs 40 lakh
Meanwhile, the players released by DC include Rishabh Pant, Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Rasikh Salam Dar, Kumar Kushagra, Gulbadin Naib, and Lizaad Williams. With this revamped squad, DC is poised to challenge for the IPL 2025 title, focusing on a balanced team with key additions across all departments.
