DC probable playing 11 for IPL 2026 after auction

Bowler: Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav

Delhi Capitals are likely to rely on a balanced bowling attack. Vipraj and Kuldeep Yadav will spearhead the spin department. Nigam enjoyed a breakthrough season in IPL 2025, taking 11 wickets and scoring 142 runs, while also bowling effectively in the middle overs. Kuldeep picked up 15 wickets, a slightly below-par return by his standards, but his overall pedigree makes him a vital component.

The pace attack will be led by Mitchell Starc and Lungi Ngidi. Starc claimed 14 wickets in 11 matches last season before missing part of the tournament due to international commitments, but he remained impactful whenever he played. Ngidi, who featured in two games for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2025 and took four wickets, will look to make a stronger impact with DC. DC may also use Auqib Nabi as an Impact Player, adding flexibility to their combination.

Delhi Capitals predicted playing XI for IPL 2026:

Pathum Nissanka, Abishek Porel (WK), Nitish Rana, KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav

Impact Player: Auqib Nabi