DC IPL Auction 2025: They may not have much room for a vast array of fresh players, but the Delhi Capitals kept up the pressure, acquiring a blend of international stars and promising domestic players on Day 1 of the IPL 2025 auction in order to plug the deepest gaping holes in their squad. Among the significant purchases were wicketkeeper-batsman KL Rahul for ₹14 crore and Australian pacer Mitchell Starc for ₹11.75 crore. Others include Harry Brook from England for ₹6.25 crore and Australian batter Jakie Fraser-McGurk for ₹9 crore, which state will add a different dynamism to their batting unit. Other notable acquisitions were leading all-rounders, including Axar Patel, and budding prospects like Sameer Rizvi and Ashutosh Sharma, too. Left with ₹13.8 crore in its kitty and one RTM card, the Delhi Capitals have plenty of room to make the third change for creating their squad. With 12 slots still open, four of which are for foreign players, the franchise seems to have a great opportunity to fill its IPL 2025 squad on Day 2 with smarter buys.
DC IPL Auction 2025
| Category | Player | Role | Nationality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATTERS | Karun Nair | Batter | India | 50.0 L |
| Harry Brook | Batter | England | 6.25 Cr | |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batter | Australia | 9.00 Cr | |
| WICKETKEEPERS | Tristan Stubbs | WK-Batter | South Africa | 10.00 Cr |
| Abishek Porel | WK-Batter | India | 4.00 Cr | |
| KL Rahul | WK-Batter | India | 14.00 Cr | |
| ALL-ROUNDERS | Axar Patel | Allrounder | India | 16.50 Cr |
| Sameer Rizvi | Allrounder | India | 95.0 L | |
| Ashutosh Sharma | Allrounder | India | 3.80 Cr | |
| BOWLERS | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | India | 13.25 Cr |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler | Australia | 11.75 Cr | |
| Mohit Sharma | Bowler | India | 2.20 Cr | |
| T Natarajan | Bowler | India | 10.75 Cr |
Summary of Delhi Capitals Squad:
- Retention Spent: ₹47.00 Cr
- Auction Spent: ₹59.20 Cr
- Purse Left: ₹13.80 Cr
- Total Players: 13/25
- Indian Players: 9
- Overseas Players: 4/8
Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 Squad
| Category | Player | Role | Nationality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BATTERS | Karun Nair | Batter | India | ₹50 L |
| Harry Brook | Batter | England | ₹6.25 Cr | |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batter | Australia | ₹9.00 Cr | |
| WICKETKEEPERS | Tristan Stubbs | WK-Batter | South Africa | ₹10.00 Cr |
| Abishek Porel | WK-Batter | India | ₹4.00 Cr | |
| KL Rahul | WK-Batter | India | ₹14.00 Cr | |
| ALL-ROUNDERS | Axar Patel | Allrounder | India | ₹16.50 Cr |
| Sameer Rizvi | Allrounder | India | ₹95 L | |
| Ashutosh Sharma | Allrounder | India | ₹3.80 Cr | |
| BOWLERS | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler | India | ₹13.25 Cr |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler | Australia | ₹11.75 Cr | |
| Mohit Sharma | Bowler | India | ₹2.20 Cr | |
| T Natarajan | Bowler | India | ₹10.75 Cr |
Auction Summary:
- Total Players Bought (Day 1): 9
- Biggest Purchases:
- KL Rahul: ₹14 crore
- Mitchell Starc: ₹11.75 crore
- Purse Left: ₹13.8 crore
- RTM Cards Left: 1
- Player Slots Remaining: 12
- Overseas Player Slots Remaining: 4
The Delhi Capitals are still in a good position with ₹13.8 crore left to strengthen their squad further.
FAQs
1. How much money does Delhi Capitals have left in their purse?
- Delhi Capitals have ₹13.8 crore left in their purse after the first day of the IPL 2025 auction.
2. How many player slots are remaining for the Delhi Capitals?
- The Delhi Capitals have 12 player slots remaining to complete their squad.
3. How many overseas player slots are available for the Delhi Capitals?
- Delhi Capitals have 4 overseas player slots remaining.
4. Who were the biggest buys for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 auction?
- The biggest buys for Delhi Capitals were:
- KL Rahul₹14 crore)
- Mitchell Starc₹11.75 crore)
5. Which players were retained by Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025?
- Delhi Capitals retained key players such as:
- Axar Patel
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Tristan Stubbs
- Abishek Porel
