Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 retention list: All retained, released players, updated purse ahead of mini auction

Delhi Capitals for IPL 2026 - (Source: AFP)

The wait is finally over for all Delhi Capitals fans as IPL has released the retention list of all teams for IPL 2026. The Axar Patel-led side had a mixed IPL 2025, where they started off on a positive note, but fell midway through the tournament and failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Considering the past season in mind, Delhi Capitals have offloaded seven players, whom they felt aren't contributing enough to the team's success and growth. For Delhi Capitals, they had bought 23 players during 2025 mega-auction, which includes seven overseas talents.

Meanwhile, this article will shed light on all the retained, released players and also Delhi Capitals' updated purse value ahead of IPL 2026 mini-auction.

Delhi Capitals retained players for IPL 2026

• The key takeaways from Delhi's retention is that Mitchell Starc, who was earlier touted to be released because of his decision to not return for IPL 2025, has been retained and will be a key player for the upcoming season.
• Further, KL Rahul, who was rumoured to be heading to Kolkata Knight Riders will stay back in DC. The Capitals also engaged in pre-season activities as they roped in Nitish Rana from RR for 4.2 crores and offloaded Donovan Ferreira to the Royals for 1 crore.
• T Natarajan, who was bought for a whopping 10.75 crores, was touted to be released, but since he has recovered fully from his injury, the Capitals have decided to retain him for IPL 2026.

Delhi Capitals released players ahead of IPL 2026 auction 

• Faf Du Plessis
• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Mohit Sharma
• Harry Brook
• Donovan Ferreira (Traded)
• Manvanth Kumar
• Darshan Nalkande
• Sediqullah Atal

Delhi Capitals have released eight players for IPL 2026. The most noticeable names are Faf Du Plessis and Jake Fraser-McGurk. Further, the Capitals have also released a late replacement Sediquallah Atal, who was roped in as Harry Brook's replacement.

Delhi Capitals remaining purse and slots 

For Delhi Capitals, they have 21.8 crores purse value remaining for IPL 2026 mini-auction, which will take place on December 16 in Abu Dhabi.

Further, DC have eight slots available to fill in the mini-auction and four overseas slots available.

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