IPL 2026 DC players list: From Axar Patel to K.L. Rahul; check the full squad here

Delhi Capitals head into IPL 2026 under the leadership of Axar Patel, with KL Rahul anchoring the batting lineup and Mitchell Starc leading the pace attack. The franchise has put together one of its most well-balanced squads in recent years, combining international experience with promising domestic talent.

At the top, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka offer a blend of stability and attacking intent. Nitish Rana is expected to bat at number three, followed by David Miller and Tristan Stubbs in the middle order, both known for their finishing abilities. Captain Axar Patel provides valuable all-round depth, while Auqib Nabi Dar adds strength to the lower middle order.



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DC full squad

• Axar Patel (C)

• K.L. Rahul

• Karun Nair

• David Miller

• Pathum Nissanka

• Sahil Parakh

• Prithvi Shaw

• Abishek Porel

• Tristan Stubbs

• Sameer Rizvi

• Ashutosh Sharma

• Vipraj Nigam

• Ajay Mandal

• Tripurana Vijay

• Madhav Tiwari

• Nitish Rana

• Mitchell Starc

• T. Natarajan

• Mukesh Kumar

• Dushmantha Chameera

• Auqib Dar

• Lungisani Ngidi

• Kyle Jamieson

• Kuldeep Yadav