The Indian Premier League (IPL) Trophy has eluded Delhi Capitals forever. Thus in their bid to break the trophy jinx, the Delhi outfits will be desperate to perform well in the upcoming edition of IPL 2025. DC headed into the mega auction with a decent budget and built a strong team.
But Delhi Capitals essentially had a good auction where they went on to buy KL Rahul. And the former LSG captain will surely be the most important player in the team. DC also bought Mitchell Starc and the Aussie speedster will spearhead their pace attack. Lastly, Axar Patel was retained by the side and the all-rounder is also a key player for the side.
KL Rahul
KL Rahul was not retained by Lucknow Super Giants after a fallout with the franchise. And thus Delhi Capitals wasted no time in swooping on the ace player for a price of 14 crores. Rahul is expected to co-captain the team with Axar Patel and he has loads of experience under his belt.
KL Rahul has previously led the Punjab Kings and LSG and will be a key player for the Capitals. KL Rahul being a veteran will not only have the task of scoring runs but also will help in mentoring the young players in the team.
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Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc became the highest-priced player last season and after lifting the IPL trophy with KKR he is now a member of Delhi Capitals. Kolkata Knight Riders couldn’t retain the Aussie superstar and DC wasted little time to buy the pacer for a price of 11.75 crores.
Starc will spearhead Delhi’s pace attack. He will be crucial in picking wickets both during powerplay and in the death overs. With vast experience and a world champion in International Cricket, Starc will be a key player for the Capitals in the upcoming season.
Axar Patel
Axar Patel has been a player of DC’s core setup for quite some time and will continue to be so. Delhi retained him on IPL 2025 Retention Day and is building the team around the all-rounder. Axar’s ability to finish innings down the order and weave magic with the ball makes him one of the best in the business.
The southpaw with age is maturing as a fine cricketer. His past experience as a vice-captain will be crucial when he co-captains the team alongside KL Rahul, making him a vital asset for the team.
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