Delhi Capitals (DC) had a mixed and ultimately heart-breaking campaign in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, narrowly missing the playoffs. They finished the league stage in 5th place on the points table with 15 points, scoring 7 wins from 14 matches.
Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2025 Performance
The team got off to a great start, winning four of its first six matches and finishing in the top spot for a short period of time, indicating a possible deep run into the tournament. However, a significant decline in form and inconsistency affected their middle and latter stages, where they struggled to convert close matches into wins. His season was defined by particularly strong individual performances. KL RahulJoe was their top scorer with 539 runs, and the spinner was in excellent wicket-taking form -Kuldeep Yadav (15 wickets). Frequent changes in the opening combination and lack of consistent support for the frontline bowlers were cited as major factors in their inability to make the top four. Their playoff hopes were ultimately dashed after a heavy defeat in a must-win match against Mumbai Indians Late in the season.
3 foreign retentions for Delhi Capitals (DC) ahead of IPL 2026
Early indications suggest that Delhi Capitals (DC) are considering retaining Mitchell Starc And Jake Fraser-McGurk IPL 2026 up for mini-auction Tristan Stubbs As the projected first choice.
| player | Role | IPL 2025 Price (Approximate) | retention potential | main argument |
| 1. Tristan Stubbs | Middle-order finisher (batsman/wicketkeeper) | Rs 10 crore | Very high | Stubbs was arguably DC’s most influential overseas batsman. His explosive finishing skills and impressive Strike rate (over 190 in 2024, and strong around 150 in 2025) Make him the main player of the future. His ability to change games in the death overs is invaluable. |
| 2. Mitchell Starc | Pace Bowler (Powerplay and Death) | Rs 11.75 crore | High | As a world-class fast bowler, Starc adds significant firepower to the DC bowling attack, especially with his ability to take wickets early and bowl effectively in the death overs. He is a high-impact player based on which teams build their bowling. |
| 3. Jake Fraser-McGurk | explosive top-order batsman | 9 crore rupees | medium to high | While some reports suggest that DC may consider releasing him due to an inconsistent 2025 season Record breaking 2024 strike rate And immense potential as an attacking opening batsman is a big attraction. Retaining a young, high-potential opening batsman like him will be a big advantage. |
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Tristan Stubbs signs deal with Rajasthan Royals for IPL 2026 Business News
South Africa’s young power-hitter Stubbs has been featuring prominently in the business news ahead of IPL 2026. Multiple media reports indicate that he is the central player in a potential blockbuster trade deal between Delhi and Rajasthan Royals (RR)DC is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire the former RR captain and wicketkeeper sanju samsonAnd the swap will see Stubbs heading towards Rajasthan. While DC initially retained Stubbs because of his ability as a match-finisher, this trade is believed to secure an experienced Indian wicketkeeper-batsman and potential captain in Samson. With the deal currently in progress, Stubbs’ departure is a significant concession for DC to finalize the acquisition of Samson.
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