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Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to enter IPL 2025 with renewed energy and a well-balanced squad, aiming to secure their maiden IPL title. Over the years, DC have been a team full of promise but have often fallen short in crucial moments. However, with a fresh mix of experienced campaigners and dynamic young talents, the franchise looks stronger than ever. The management has made key acquisitions in the auction, ensuring that both the batting and bowling departments have depth and firepower.
With a squad packed with match-winners, Delhi Capitals will be eager to improve upon their sixth-place finish in the previous season. Their strength lies in their balanced combination of top-order anchors, explosive middle-order hitters, and a lethal bowling attack. As the team gears up for the highly competitive IPL 2025 season, fans can expect an aggressive brand of cricket from DC, one that combines strategic depth with high-intensity performances.
DC to shine under new leadership of Axar Patel
One of the biggest talking points for DC this season is their leadership transition, with Axar Patel taking over as captain. With Rishabh Pant moving to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Axar steps into a crucial role, leading a side filled with experience and youth. While he may not have extensive captaincy experience at the IPL level, Axar has proven his leadership qualities in domestic cricket, boasting an impressive win percentage. His tactical acumen, calm demeanor, and all-round ability make him a strong choice to guide DC toward success. Under his leadership, the team will look to play aggressive, fearless cricket, making the most of their squad’s all-round capabilities.
A lineup full of stars
Delhi Capitals have assembled a formidable squad for IPL 2025, featuring a mix of proven veterans and rising stars. With KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis providing stability at the top, Tristan Stubbs and Sameer Rizvi adding firepower in the middle order, and Axar anchoring the all-round department, DC possesses a lineup that can take on any team. Their bowling unit, led by Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, and T. Natarajan, ensures that they have the firepower to dominate both powerplay and death overs. This star-studded lineup, combined with the presence of quality impact players, makes Delhi Capitals a strong contender for the trophy this season.
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Delhi Capitals player salaries for IPL 2025
- KL Rahul: INR 14 crore
- Mitchell Starc: INR 11.75 crore
- T. Natarajan: INR 10.75 crore
- Jake Fraser-McGurk: INR 9 crore
- Ashutosh Sharma: INR 3.80 crore
- Mohit Sharma: INR 2.20 crore
- Sameer Rizvi: INR 95 lakh
- Karun Nair: INR 50 lakh
- Axar Patel: INR 16.50 crore
- Kuldeep Yadav: INR 13.25 crore
- Tristan Stubbs: INR 10 crore
- Abhishek Porel: INR 4 crore
- Faf du Plessis: INR 2 crore
- Tripurana Vijay: INR 30 lakh
- Vipraj Nigam: INR 50 lakh
- Darshan Nalkande: INR 30 lakh
- Ajay Jadav Mandal: INR 30 lakh
- Manvanth Kumar L: INR 30 lakh
- Madhav Tiwari: INR 40 lakh
- Donovan Ferreira: INR 75 lakh
- Dushmantha Chameera: INR 75 lakh
- Mukesh Kumar: INR 8 crore
