The Delhi Capitals have expressed immense satisfaction with their acquisitions at the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Mega Auction, crediting meticulous preparation and strategic planning for their success in assembling a robust and balanced squad for the upcoming season.
On the first day of the auction, the franchise made significant moves by securing a mix of seasoned internationals and promising domestic players. Indian opener KL Rahul was the marquee signing at ₹14 crore, expected to add substantial firepower at the top of the order. Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc was acquired for ₹11.75 crore, bringing his pace and experience to the bowling attack. The team also utilized the Right to Match (RTM) card to retain young Australian talent Jake Fraser-McGurk for ₹9 crore.
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Other notable Day 1 signings included English batsman Harry Brook (₹6.25 crore), left-arm pacer T Natarajan (₹10.75 crore), and veteran Indian batsman Karun Nair (₹50 lakh). The Capitals further strengthened their lineup by adding all-rounder Ashutosh Sharma (₹3.80 crore), emerging talent Sameer Rizvi (₹95 lakh), and experienced pacer Mohit Sharma (₹2.20 crore).
Continuing their strategic approach on the second day, Delhi Capitals secured former South African captain Faf du Plessis for ₹2 crore, adding leadership and batting depth to the squad. Indian pacer Mukesh Kumar was retained using the RTM option for ₹8 crore, ensuring the team retains a strong Indian bowling core. Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera was also brought in for ₹75 lakh, along with domestic all-rounders Darshan Nalkande (₹30 lakh) and Vipraj Nigam (₹50 lakh) to enhance the team’s versatility.
In the final phase of the auction, the Capitals focused on uncapped players to build a strong bench. They acquired South African wicketkeeper-batsman Donovan Ferreira for ₹75 lakh, and Indian talents Ajay Mandal, Mavanth Kumar, and Tripurana Vijay for ₹30 lakh each. Madhav Tiwari was also signed for ₹40 lakh, rounding out a squad rich in both experience and potential.
Kiran Kumar Grandhi, Chairman and co-owner of Delhi Capitals, expressed his delight with the auction results. “This year, the outcome has been really good. We were well-prepared; we did a lot of scouting and mock auctions. We went as per our plans and budgets, and we are very happy with the way it went,” he said in a team release.
Parth Jindal, co-owner of the franchise, echoed these sentiments, highlighting the collective effort behind the scenes. “The auction went completely to our plan. I would like to compliment the entire support staff who worked tirelessly on devising the auction strategy. We have built a very balanced team; we are very happy,” he stated.
Head coach Hemang Badani also shared his optimism about the new squad’s composition. “We’ve done a good job. We’ve got players that we wanted and have a good Indian core. It was a complete auction for us, and we are really happy with what we have picked. In two to three months, it will be game time!” he remarked.
Delhi Capitals’ full squad for the IPL 2025: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Harry Brook, T Natarajan, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari.
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