Delhi Capitals found their captain material in the form of KL Rahul during the IPL Auction. But will he lead the lines ahead of the retained Axar Pate

Delhi Capitals finished sixth on the IPL Points table in 2024 with 7 wins and as many losses in their group stage.

The Capitals possess the third-largest budget in the league, giving them a significant advantage in acquiring top talent from India.

Delhi Capitals secured key players KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc in the IPL 2025 Mega Auction in Jeddah. Rahul was acquired for Rs 14 crore, while Starc was bought for Rs 11.75 crore. The franchise focused on strengthening both batting and bowling units for a competitive squad.

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Delhi Capitals didnt retain Rishabh Pant before the IPL 2025 mega auction. During the mega auction, Delhi Capitals broke the bank for wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul, buying him for ₹14 crores.

Delhi Capitals found their captain material in the form of KL Rahul during the IPL Auction. But will he lead the lines ahead of the retained Axar Patel remains to be seen. DC spent big on Mitchell Starc,

Mumbai Indians have built a strong squad for IPL 2025, retaining key players like Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. With new additions like Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, and Naman Dhir, MI is ready to challenge for their sixth IPL title.