How is the Delhi Capitals (DC) squad shaping up for the 2025 IPL season? This article highlights DC’s key players, including Axar Patel (All-Rounder), KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper-Batsman), and Kuldeep Yadav (Bowler). It also covers their core batting lineup and ticket details. Let’s rally behind this team as they aim for their maiden IPL title!
Table of Content
2025 IPL DC Squad Players Overview
Player Name | Position | Salary | Age |
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Axar Patel | All-Rounder | ₹16.50 Cr | 30 |
KL Rahul | WK-Batter | ₹14.00 Cr | 32 |
Kuldeep Yadav | Salary | ₹13.25 Cr | 30 |
Mitchell Starc | Bowler | ₹11.75 Cr | 34 |
T Natarajan | Bowler | ₹10.75 Cr | 33 |
Tristan Stubbs | WK-Batter | ₹10.00 Cr | 24 |
Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batter | ₹9.00 Cr | 22 |
Mukesh Kumar | Bowler | ₹8.00 Cr | 31 |
Harry Brook | Batter | ₹6.25 Cr | 25 |
Abishek Porel | WK-Batter | ₹4.00 Cr | 22 |
Ashutosh Sharma | Batter | ₹3.80 Cr | 26 |
Mohit Sharma | Bowler | ₹2.20 Cr | 36 |
Faf du Plessis | Batter | ₹2.00 Cr | 40 |

Wk-Batsman
- KL Rahul
KL Rahul is a wicketkeeper-batsman and the only Indian player to score a century on his ODI debut. He made history in 2016 against Zimbabwe with a score of 100* off 115 balls. Additionally, he holds the record for being the fastest Indian to score a century in the ODI World Cup, achieving the milestone in just 62 balls, surpassing Rohit Sharma’s record. In IPL 2020, he emerged as the season’s top scorer, with a total of 4,683 career IPL runs, including four centuries.
KL Rahul is not only known for his exceptional performances on the cricket field but also his impeccable fashion sense and charismatic looks. He is a brand ambassador for PUMA and NICK, actively engaging in the fashion world and on social media. His charm has made him a favorite for advertisers. Passionate about fitness, music, and travel, KL Rahul enjoys a massive fan following. He is a versatile and beloved all-around icon.
- Tristan Stubbs
Since joining the Delhi Capitals last season, Stubbs has amassed a total of 378 runs, including three half-centuries, with an impressive batting average of 54.00 and a striking strike rate of 190.90. His highest score was an unbeaten 71. Earning an annual salary of ₹10 Cr, Stubbs was also selected for South Africa’s T20 World Cup squad. He made headlines with a stunning 112 against the West Indies in an ODI on March 18, 2023, and followed it up with a brilliant 122 in a Test match against Sri Lanka from November 27 to 30, 2024. At just 24 years old, he is one of DC’s retained players and has plenty of time to set new records. Let’s cheer him on!
- Abishek Porel
The wicketkeeper-batsman accumulated 327 runs last season, including two half-centuries, showcasing his adaptability across different match conditions and venues. With a batting average of 32.70 and a strike rate of 159.51, his highest score was 65. Porel, earning an annual salary of ₹4 Cr, is just 22 years old and one of DC’s retained players.
- Donovan Ferreira
The South African wicketkeeper-batsman has accumulated a total of 1,615 runs in T20s, with an average of 27.37 and an impressive strike rate of 158.64. His highest score is an unbeaten 82*. Despite playing only two innings for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the last IPL season, he was signed by the Delhi Capitals for ₹75 Lakh during the IPL 2025 auction, becoming a valuable addition to the squad.
Batsman
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
The 22-year-old Australian batting sensation has shown immense potential. In his debut IPL season last year, he scored 330 runs, including four half-centuries, with an impressive batting average of 36.66 and a remarkable strike rate of 234.04. His highest score was 84. The Delhi Capitals (DC) retained him using the Right to Match (RTM) card and signed him with a ₹9 Cr contract.
Fraser-McGurk’s aggressive batting style has earned him multiple records, including the fastest century in List A cricket. In October 2023, during the Marsh Cup against Tasmania, he smashed a century off just 29 balls, breaking South African legend AB de Villiers’ record of 31 balls. His ability is often compared to Australian great David Warner.
- Harry Brook
He is a 25-year-old young talent from England. In his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), he made an impactful century that caught the attention of the Delhi Capitals (DC). As a result, DC signed him with an annual salary of ₹6.25 Cr.
- In the first Test match against Pakistan, he recorded the second-highest score in history at the No. 5 batting position, second only to Australian great Michael Clarke’s unbeaten 329*.
- He scored a career-first triple century, amassing 317 runs, and achieved the second-fastest triple century in history off 310 balls. The fastest remains India’s Virender Sehwag, who achieved the feat in 278 balls in 2008. Incidentally, Gate No. 2 of the DC Arun Jaitley Stadium is named after Sehwag.
- This performance not only made him the sixth English player to score a triple century but also marked the first triple century for England since legendary captain Graham Gooch’s 333 in 1990.
- Ashutosh Sharma
A versatile batsman capable of tackling various bowling styles, he has excelled in T20 cricket. Over 28 matches, he has accumulated 772 runs, including seven half-centuries, with a batting average of 33.56 and a strike rate of 182.50. His highest score is 84. Last season, while playing for the Punjab Kings (PBKS), he contributed with a strike rate of 167.25 across 9 innings.
Ashutosh broke the record for the fastest 50 by an Indian batsman in T20s, achieving it off just 11 balls—surpassing the previous 16-year-old record held by former Indian great Yuvraj Singh.
He was signed by DC with a contract valued at ₹3.80 Cr.
- Faf du Plessis
A South African batsman with extensive experience in international and league cricket, Plessis has showcased remarkable batting skills and consistency in the IPL. He has accumulated a total of 4,571 runs, with 37 half-centuries, a batting average of 35.99, and a strike rate of 136.36. His highest score is 96. Notably, his highest season total reached 730 runs, with the most half-centuries and sixes in that season, underscoring his powerful scoring ability and impact on the game.
In a match against Sri Lanka, he set the record for the second-highest individual score in history with 185 runs, surpassing MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli’s previous record of 183 runs. This score was only second to Zimbabwean great Charles Coventry’s unbeaten 194*.
Faf du Plessis has captained the South African national team on multiple occasions and is the first to lead his side to victory against Australia in all three formats—Tests, ODI series, and T20I series. His annual salary in the IPL is ₹2 Cr.
- Sameer Rizvi
A young and promising batsman, just 21 years old, he has scored a total of 480 runs in domestic T20s, including two half-centuries. His batting average stands at 32.00, with a strike rate of 133.33 and his highest score being 75*. He currently holds a contract worth ₹95 Lakh.
- Karun Nair
An experienced batsman, he has scored a total of 1,496 runs in the IPL, with 10 half-centuries. His batting average is 23.74 and his strike rate is 127.75, with his highest score being 83*. His salary is ₹50 Lakh.
Nair set a historic record by scoring a triple century in a Test match, becoming the second Indian batsman to do so. In 2016, he scored 303* against England, making him the fourth Indian to score a triple century at number 5 in the order.
The first Indian to achieve this milestone was the legendary Vijay Hazare, who scored 309 runs against Australia in 1946.
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All-Rounder
- Axar Patel
One of India’s most important all-rounders, he made history in the IPL 2016 season by taking a hat-trick off just 5 balls and claiming four wickets in an over. In IPL, he has bowled 148 overs, taking 123 wickets with a bowling average of 30.55, an economy rate of 7.27, and a strike rate of 25.1. His best bowling figures are 4/21. With the bat, he has scored 1,653 runs in 113 innings, including three half-centuries. His batting average is 21.46, with a strike rate of 130.87 and his highest score being 66.
He contributes significantly in both bowling and batting for the team. His annual salary is ₹16.5 Cr.
On February 13, 2021, he made his Test debut against England, taking 7 wickets and becoming the ninth Indian to take a five-wicket haul on Test debut.
He was a key player for India in winning this year’s T20 World Cup final, with his all-round performance crucial to the team’s victory. His key wicket of Tristan Stubbs with a leg-side delivery was vital. In batting, facing 31 balls, he scored 47 runs, second only to Virat Kohli’s 76, helping India clinch the World Cup title with a 7-run lead (176:169), bringing the team victory after 11 years.
- Madhav Tiwari
A 21-year-old all-rounder from Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, he currently holds an IPL contract with a salary of ₹40 Lakh. 2025 will be his IPL debut season.
- Manvanth Kumar
A 20-year-old all-rounder from Mysuru, Karnataka, he has great potential for development with an IPL salary of ₹30 Lakh. Currently, he has limited experience in T20s with only 2 matches, scoring 21 runs off 15 balls. In terms of bowling, he has played 3 matches, delivering 42 balls and conceding 68 runs.
Bowling: Over 8 matches, he has taken 12 wickets with a bowling average of 15.50, an economy rate of 6.00, and a strike rate of 15.5. His best bowling figures are 4/8.
Batting: In 4 matches, he has scored 46 runs with a batting average of 11.50 and a strike rate of 86.79. His highest score is 46.
- Tripurana Vijay
A 23-year-old all-rounder, he currently has an IPL salary of ₹30 Lakh. His domestic T20 performance has been impressive.
Bowling: Over 8 matches, he has taken 12 wickets with a bowling average of 15.50, an economy rate of 6.00, and a strike rate of 15.5. His best bowling figures are 4/8.
Batting: In 4 matches, he has scored 46 runs with a batting average of 11.50 and a strike rate of 86.79. His highest score is 46.
- Ajay Mandal
A 28-year-old all-rounder, he currently holds an IPL contract worth ₹30 Lakh. He has accumulated extensive experience in FC, List A, and T20s.
Bowling: Over 44 matches, he has taken 44 wickets with a bowling average of 23.56, an economy rate of 7.11, and a strike rate of 19.8. His best bowling figures are 5/10.
Batting: In 36 matches, he has scored 450 runs with a batting average of 17.30 and a strike rate of 134.32. His highest score is 49.
He was selected by CSK in the previous season but has yet to make his IPL debut.
Bowler
- Kuldeep Yadav
A left-arm spin bowler with a unique approach, known for frequently deceiving batsmen with his variations. In the IPL, he has bowled 82 overs, taking 87 wickets with 4 four-wicket hauls. His bowling average is 27.44, with an economy rate of 8.20 and a strike rate of 20.0. His best bowling figures are 4/14, and his annual salary is ₹13.25 Cr.
Apart from his IPL performances, in T20Is, he has bowled 39 overs, taking 69 wickets with 1 four-wicket haul and 2 five-wicket hauls. His bowling average in T20Is is 14.07, with an economy rate of 6.77 and a strike rate of 12.4. His best bowling figures in T20Is are 5/17. These stats highlight his threat as a bowler and his value on the international stage.
At 30 years old, Yadav’s career has shown remarkable longevity, with a career bowling strike rate of 37.37 in Tests since 2017—second only to GA Lohmann from the late 19th century among the greatest bowlers in history.
- Mitchell Starc
An Australian fast bowler, he has reached speeds of up to 156.4 km/h. In the IPL, he has bowled 39 overs, taking 51 wickets with 2 four-wicket hauls. His bowling average is 22.29, with an economy rate of 8.20 and a strike rate of 16.2. His best bowling figures are 4/15, and his contract value is ₹11.75 Cr.
- T Natarajan
A bowler renowned for his precise yorkers, he has bowled 61 overs in the IPL, taking 67 wickets with 1 four-wicket haul. His bowling average is 29.38, with an economy rate of 8.83 and a strike rate of 19.9. His best bowling figures are 4/19, and his salary is ₹10.75 Cr.
In T20Is, Natarajan has also performed well, taking 7 wickets in 4 overs with a bowling average of 17.42, an economy rate of 7.62, and a strike rate of 13.7. His best bowling figures are 3/30, further demonstrating his threat on the international stage. His yorker delivery has been instrumental in his success.
- Mukesh Kumar
A medium-fast bowler from Gopalganj, Bihar, he has bowled 20 overs in the IPL, taking 24 wickets with a bowling average of 28.91, an economy rate of 10.43, and a strike rate of 16.6. His best bowling figures are 3/14, and his value is ₹8 Cr.
On the international stage, Kumar has also shown impressive performances, taking 20 wickets in 17 T20I overs with a bowling average of 24.35, an economy rate of 9.01, and a strike rate of 16.2. His best figures in T20Is are 4/22. He also set a historic record in Test cricket with 2 wickets for 0 runs, showcasing his prowess in red-ball cricket as well.
- Mohit Sharma
A seasoned 36-year-old fast bowler known for his variations, Mohit has bowled 111 overs in the IPL, taking 132 wickets, including 3 four-wicket hauls and 1 five-wicket haul. His bowling average is 24.66, with an economy rate of 8.67 and a strike rate of 17.0. His best bowling figures are 5/10, and his salary is ₹2.20 Cr.
- Dushmantha Chameera
A fast bowler from the Sri Lankan national team known for consistently delivering speeds over 140 km/h. In the LPL season, he bowled 26 overs, taking 29 wickets, including 1 four-wicket haul. His economy rate was 8.99, with a best BBI of 4/35. In T20Is, he played 55 matches, taking 55 wickets at an economy rate of 8.08, with a best BBI of 4/17. In ODIs, he was more effective, taking 56 wickets in 51 overs with an economy rate of 5.47 and a best BBI of 5/16. In the IPL, he has played 13 matches, taking 9 wickets with a best BBI of 2/17. His salary is ₹75 Lakh.
- Vipraj Nigam
A 20-year-old bowler who excelled in youth cricket. He bowled 7 overs, taking 8 wickets with an average of 21.37 and an economy rate of 7.12, with a best BBI of 2/20. His batting performances were also impressive: in 5 matches, he scored 64 runs with a strike rate of 16.00, and his highest score was 27*. Notably, he won a match with 3 sixes in a memorable performance during the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy quarter-final. He earns ₹50 Lakh and will make his IPL debut for DC in 2025.
- Darshan Nalkande
A 26-year-old promising bowler. In the IPL, he bowled 6 overs, taking 6 wickets with an average of 24.66 and an economy rate of 10.57, with a best BBI of 2/21. Although he has only played 6 matches over the past 3 years, his bowling skills and potential have been well showcased during these limited opportunities. Currently, his contract value is ₹30 Lakh.
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2025 IPL DC Batsmen Overview
Sure, let’s take a look at the various batsmen for Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 2025 IPL. From experienced stars to exciting young talents, each one brings something unique to the table.
Top-performing batsmen from last season
Name | Age | Salary | Position |
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KL Rahul | 31 | ₹14 Cr | Opening Batsman |
Jake Fraser-McGurk | 24 | ₹9 Cr | Opening Batsman |
Abishek Porel | 24 | ₹4 Cr | Middle-order Batsman |
Harry Brook | 26 | ₹6.25 Cr | Middle-order Batsman |
Tristan Stubbs | 23 | ₹10 Cr | Middle-order Batsman |
Ashutosh Sharma | 22 | ₹3.8 Cr | Middle-order Batsman |

Newly joined batsmen
Name | Age | Salary | Position |
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KL Rahul | 31 | ₹14 Cr | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
Donovan Ferreira | 26 | ₹75 lakh | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
Jake Fraser-McGurk | 24 | ₹9 Cr | Batter |
Harry Brook | 26 | ₹6.25 Cr | Batter |
Ashutosh Sharma | 22 | ₹3.8 Cr | Batter |
Faf du Plessis | 39 | ₹2 Cr | Batter |
Sameer Rizvi | 23 | ₹95 lakh | Batter |
Karun Nair | 31 | ₹50 lakh | Batter |

Strengths and weaknesses of the batsmen
Name | Position | Age | Description | Salary |
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KL Rahul | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 32 | Experienced player with steady performance, key in critical moments. Needs to stay fit. | ₹14 Cr |
Tristan Stubbs | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 24 | Explosive hitter, highly adaptable. Needs better control over various deliveries. | ₹10 Cr |
Abishek Porel | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 22 | Great batting skills with quick reflexes. Needs more experience under pressure. | ₹4Cr |
Donovan Ferreira | Wicketkeeper-Batter | 26 | Can quickly change the game with excellent batting. Needs to handle pressure better. | ₹75 lakh |
Jake Fraser-McGurk | Batter | 22 | Strong hitter, quick scorer. Needs to improve control over certain deliveries. | ₹9 Cr |
Harry Brook | Batter | 25 | Quick scorer with explosive hitting ability. Needs to refine his delivery control. | ₹6.25Cr |
Ashutosh Sharma | Batter | 26 | Good batting skills and agility. Needs experience to handle pressure situations better. | ₹3.8 Cr |
Faf du Plessis | Batter | 40 | Highly experienced, steady performer. Needs to stay healthy. | ₹2 Cr |
Sameer Rizvi | Batter | 21 | Quick scorer with good adaptability. Needs experience to be consistent under pressure. | ₹95 lakh |
Karun Nair | Batter | 33 | Consistent performer with rich experience. Needs to maintain fitness. | ₹50 lakh |
Delhi Capitals (DC) are strong contenders for the 2025 IPL championship! Their team combination is very powerful, featuring experienced players like KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc, along with promising young talents such as Jake Fraser-McGurk and Harry Brook. Additionally, they have retained key players like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, whose consistency and experience provide a solid foundation for the team.
2025 IPL DC Ticket Prices Overview
Ticket Pricing and Seating Types at DC Arun Jaitley Stadium
Next, let’s take a look at the ticket prices for the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 2025 IPL season, covering various seating categories and discounts.
Seating Type | View and Location Description | Price Range (INR) |
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General Seats | These seats are located higher up or further away in the stadium. They give you a full view of the match but are basic in comfort. | ₹500 - ₹1,500 |
Premium Seats | More comfortable and spacious seats located closer to the field, giving you a better view. Some areas might have better seating arrangements. | ₹2,000 - ₹5,000 |
Executive Suites | Private and cozy spaces with great views, air conditioning, high-end dining, and reserved parking. Perfect for small groups or families looking for comfort. | ₹15,000 - ₹35,000 |
VIP Suites | Top-class seating in premium locations of the stadium. These include luxurious facilities like private spaces, fine dining, and amazing views of the match. | ₹25,000 - ₹50,000 |
Corporate Boxes | Special boxes in the best locations with excellent views. They come with gourmet food, premium drinks, personal assistants, VIP lounges, and fast-track entry. | ₹50,000 - ₹100,000 |
How to Buy IPL DC Tickets: Steps and Websites
In addition to purchasing tickets through the official IPL website, you can also buy tickets from IPL’s authorized ticketing platforms such as BookMyShow.
BookMyShow Ticket Booking Process:
- Step 1: Log in to BookMyShow > Select Sports > Choose IPL match > Click “Book”
- Step 2: Choose the number of seats > Select the stand where you want to view the match based on your budget > Click “Book”
- Step 3: Choose the ticket collection method > Fill in contact details > Select payment method > Complete booking .


