DC 2026 Retentions: Retained & Released Players List of Delhi Capitals Ahead of IPL 2026 Auction
Delhi Capitals retain core, add Nitish Rana, release du Plessis and Fraser McGurk, and enter IPL 2026 auction with ₹21.80 crore.
Delhi Capitals have gone for a steady and selective reset after an up and down IPL 2025 season. The team finished sixth and wanted more consistency in its core. Axar Patel stays as captain. KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and Mitchell Starc remain the senior pillars.
The batting unit is built around Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, and Ashutosh Sharma. Abishek Porel adds depth as another wicketkeeping option. The bowling attack stays strong with Starc, Kuldeep, Mukesh Kumar, T. Natarajan, and Dushmantha Chameera all retained.
The franchise brought in Nitish Rana from Rajasthan Royals in a straight swap involving Donovan Ferreira. Rana gives DC a reliable Indian middle order batter who can also lead if needed. The all round group of Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, and Madhav Tiwari stays untouched.
DC released several overseas players to make room for new signings. Faf du Plessis and Jake Fraser McGurk were the biggest names let go after inconsistent performances. Ferreira was traded while Sediqullah Atal, Manvanth Kumar, Mohit Sharma, and Darshan Nalkande were also released.
The Capitals now go into the IPL 2026 auction with ₹21.80 crore. With this purse, they are expected to chase an attacking overseas opener, a death overs pacer, and a spin backup. The team wants impact options to support their strong core.
DC’s moves show a focus on balance and stability. With a more settled group and a solid budget, they will look to climb back into the top four next season.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Retained Player List For IPL 2026
| Player | Role | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Axar Patel (Captain) | All-Rounder | 16.50 crore |
| KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 14 crore |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler | 11.75 crore |
| Vipraj Nigam | All-Rounder | 50 lakh |
| Tristan Stubbs | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 10 crore |
| Ashutosh Sharma | Batter | 3.80 crore |
| Mukesh Kumar | Bowler | 8 crore |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | 13.25 crore |
| T Natarajan | Bowler | 10.75 crore |
| Abishek Porel | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 4 crore |
| Madhav Tiwari | All-Rounder | 40 lakh |
| Tripurana Vijay | All-Rounder | 30 lakh |
| Sameer Rizvi | All-Rounder | 95 lakh |
| Karun Nair | Batter | 50 lakh |
| Ajay Mandal | All-Rounder | 30 lakh |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler | 75 lakh |
Delhi Capitals (DC) Released Player List Ahead of IPL 2026 Auction
| Player | Role | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan Ferriera (Trade) | Wicketkeeper/All-Rounder | 1 crore |
| Faf du Plessis | Batter | 2 crore |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batter | 9 crore |
| Sediqullah Atal | Batter | 75 lakh |
| Manvanth Kumar | All-Rounder | 30 lakh |
| Mohit Sharma | Bowler | 2.20 crore |
| Darshan Nalkande | All-Rounder | 30 lakh |
Delhi Capitals (DC) Traded Player List For IPL 2026
| Player | Role | Traded From | Traded To | Price (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Ferriera | Wicketkeeper/All-rounder | Delhi Capitals | Rajasthan Royals | 1 crore |
| Nitish Rana | Batter | Rajasthan Royals | Delhi Capitals | 4.2 crore |
Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2026 Remaining Purse
Delhi Capitals now have ₹21.8 crore remaining in their purse for the IPL 2026 mini-auction
