DC squad in IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals nought nine players on the first day of the auction, with KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc being their most significant purchases.

Delhi Capitals tried to use RTM in the IPL 2025 but lost their wicket-keeper batter and captain to Lucknow Super Giants.

The Delhi Capitals (DC) paid Rs 14 crore for KL Rahul and expect the right-handed batter to guide the team's younger members while steering the squad in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Delhi Capitals retained all-rounder Axar Patel for Rs 16.50 crore and roped in KL Rahul for Rs 14 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction.

Just like Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals' campaign saw some brave and individual performances in IPL 2024, but they completely misfired as an unit. Delhi finished sixth on the IPL Points table in 2024 with 7 wins and as many losses in their group stage.

Jake Fraser-McGurk has been retained by Delhi Capitals for Rs 9 crore at the IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Delhi Capitals buy KL Rahul for ₹14 crore after a bidding war with CSK. His slower scoring beyond powerplay affected the price, but DC secured a steal for their new captain.

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KL Rahul has been acquired by the Delhi Capitals for ₹14 crore at the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The bidding war saw intense competition, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings driving up the price before Delhi secured the deal, making Rahul its second signing of the auction.

Delhi Capitals broke the bank for wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, buying him for ₹14 crores, and roped in Aussie pacer Mitchell Starc for ₹11.75 crores