DC Full Squad for IPL 2025: Complete List of Players Bought by Delhi Capitals

The Delhi Capitals made headlines during the IPL 2025 Mega Auction, surprising fans and analysts alike by releasing their skipper, Rishabh Pant, and several other key players. Heading into the auction with a purse of ₹13.8 crore, the franchise made impactful acquisitions, securing a mix of star players and emerging talents.

Players Bought at IPL 2025 Auction

1. KL Rahul: ₹14 crore
2. Mitchell Starc: ₹11.75 crore
3. Harry Brook: ₹6.25 crore
4. Jake Fraser-McGurk: ₹9 crore
5. T Natarajan: ₹10.75 crore
6. Karun Nair: ₹50 lakh
7. Sameer Rizvi: ₹95 lakh
8. Ashutosh Sharma: ₹3.8 crore
9. Mohit Sharma: ₹2.2 crore
10. Faf du Plessis: ₹2 crore
11. Mukesh Kumar: ₹8 crore
12. Darshan Nalkande: ₹30 lakh
13. Vipraj Nigam: ₹50 lakh
14. Dushmantha Chameera: ₹75 lakh
15. Donovan Ferreira: ₹75 lakh

Players Retained by DC

• Axar Patel: ₹16.5 crore
• Kuldeep Yadav: ₹13.25 crore
• Tristan Stubbs: ₹10 crore
• Abishek Porel: ₹4 crore (uncapped)

Players Released by DC

The Capitals released several prominent names, including:

• Rishabh Pant
• David Warner
• Prithvi Shaw
• Anrich Nortje
• Lungi Ngidi
• Khaleel Ahmed
• Mitchell Marsh
• Ishant Sharma
• Lalit Yadav

With these strategic moves, DC has restructured its squad, bringing in new leaders and fresh talents while parting ways with some seasoned players. The inclusion of big-ticket names like KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc, alongside promising young stars like Sameer Rizvi, reflects the franchise’s intent to balance experience with potential.

The revamped DC squad looks poised for a competitive IPL 2025 season, with fans eager to see how the new team performs under pressure.