2025 Delhi Capitals season
| 2025 season | |||
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| Coach | Hemang Badani | ||
| Captain | |||
| Ground(s) | |||
| League stage | 5th | ||
| Most runs | KL Rahul (539) | ||
| Most wickets | Kuldeep Yadav (15) | ||
| Most catches | Mitchell Starc (7) | ||
| Most wicket-keeping dismissals | Tristan Stubbs (11) | ||
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| 2025 Indian Premier League Teams |
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| Group A |
| Group B |
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Note: Teams are listed per the playing order. |
The 2025 season was the 18th for Indian Premier League franchise Delhi Capitals. They finished in 6th place in previous season's league stage.[1] Ahead of the season, Axar Patel was announced as the new captain.
The season was a mixed campaign for the team, who finished 5th in the points table with 15 points from 14 matches. Despite showing strong performances and staying in the playoff race until the final stages, they narrowly missed out on qualification. Their season featured several close contests and standout individual efforts, but inconsistency at crucial moments cost them a spot in the top four.
Background
The 2025 Indian Premier League is the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League, a franchise Twenty20 cricket league held in India, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The tournament features ten teams competing in 74 matches from 22 March to 25 May 2025 across 13 venues in India.[2]
Ahead of the season, Hemang Badani replaced Ricky Ponting as Delhi's Head coach.[3][4] It was announced that Venugopal Rao would replace Sourav Ganguly as the Director of Cricket.[5] Matthew Mott replaced Pravin Amre as the assistant coach[6] while Munaf Patel was appointed as the bowling coach as James Hopes parted his ways with the franchise. [7] Kevin Pietersen joined as the team mentor.[8] and Vijay Bharadwaj joined as the Head of Scouting.[9] Gnaneswara Rao and Anton Roux replaced Biju George as Delhi's fielding coach. [10]
Player retention
Franchises were allowed to retain a maximum of six players from their squad,[11][12] including a maximum of five recent international players.[13] Franchises were required to submit their retention lists before 31 October 2024.[14] Delhi retained four players.[15]
| Player | Salary |
|---|---|
| Axar Patel | ₹16.5 crore (US$2.0 million) |
| Kuldeep Yadav | ₹13.25 crore (US$1.6 million) |
| Tristan Stubbs | ₹10 crore (US$1.2 million) |
| Abhishek Porel | ₹4 crore (US$470,000) |
| Batters | Wicket-keepers | All-rounders | Fast bowlers | Spin bowlers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Auction
The season's auction took place in November 2024 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.[18] The auction purse for each franchise was set at ₹120 crore (US$14 million), with franchises deducted an amount from the purse for every retained player.[19] Delhi had a purse remaining of ₹76.25 crore (US$9.0 million).[20] Franchises who did not retain six players, were allowed Right-to-Match cards at the auction for each player not retained.[21] Delhi had two cards left.[22]
Delhi bought 19 players in the auction, including 9 capped players and six overseas players. The franchise used its Right-to-Match cards to buy Mukesh Kumar and Jake Fraser-McGurk.[23] The franchise also bought back Harry Brook who had previously played for them.
Squad
- Players with international caps are listed in bold.
- * denotes a player who has withdrawn from the league.
- * denotes a player who has been appointed as a replacement for a withdrawn player.
| No. | Name | Nationality | Birth date | Batting style | Bowling style | Year signed | Salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captains | ||||||||
| Faf du Plessis | South Africa | July 13, 1984 (aged 40) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg-break | 2025 | ₹2 crore (US$240,000) | Overseas; Batter ; Stand-in Captain [a] | |
| Axar Patel | India | January 20, 1994 (aged 31) | Left-handed | Left-arm orthodox | 2019 | ₹16.5 crore (US$2.0 million) | Captain ; All-Rounder | |
| Batters | ||||||||
| Karun Nair | India | December 6, 1991 (aged 33) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | 2025 | ₹50 lakh (US$59,000) | ||
| Harry Brook | England | February 25, 1999 (aged 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | 2025 | ₹6.25 crore (US$740,000) | Overseas; Withdrawn[b] | |
| Sediqullah Atal | Afghanistan | August 12, 2001 (aged 23) | Left-handed | 2025 | ₹1.25 crore (US$150,000) | Overseas; Replacement [b] | ||
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | Australia | April 11, 2002 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right-arm leg spin | 2024 | ₹9 crore (US$1.1 million) | Overseas; Withdrawn [c] | |
| Wicket-keepers | ||||||||
| KL Rahul | India | 18 April 1992 (aged 33) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | 2025 | ₹14 crore (US$1.7 million) | ||
| Donovan Ferreira | South Africa | 21 July 1998 (aged 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm off break | 2025 | ₹75 lakh (US$89,000) | Overseas | |
| Tristan Stubbs | South Africa | 14 August 2000 (aged 24) | Right-handed | – | 2024 | ₹10 crore (US$1.2 million) | Overseas | |
| Abhishek Porel | India | 17 October 2002 (aged 22) | Left-handed | - | 2023 | ₹4 crore (US$470,000) | ||
| All-rounders | ||||||||
| Ajay Mandal | India | February 25, 1996 (aged 29) | Left-handed | Slow left-arm orthodox | 2025 | ₹30 lakh (US$35,000) | ||
| Ashutosh Sharma | India | September 15, 1998 (aged 26) | Right-handed | 2025 | ₹3.80 crore (US$450,000) | |||
| Darshan Nalkande | India | October 4, 1998 (aged 26) | Right-handed | Right-arm fast-medium | 2025 | ₹30 lakh (US$35,000) | ||
| Tripurana Vijay | India | September 5, 2001 (aged 23) | Right-handed | Right arm off-break | 2025 | ₹30 lakh (US$35,000) | ||
| Madhav Tiwari | India | September 28, 2003 (aged 21) | Right-handed | Right arm Fast medium | 2025 | ₹40 lakh (US$47,000) | ||
| Sameer Rizvi | India | December 6, 2003 (aged 21) | Right-handed | Right arm off-break | 2025 | ₹95 lakh (US$110,000) | ||
| Manvanth Kumar | India | January 11, 2004 (aged 21) | Left-handed | Right arm Fast medium | 2025 | ₹30 lakh (US$35,000) | ||
| Vipraj Nigam | India | July 28, 2004 (aged 20) | Right-handed | Right-arm legbreak | 2025 | ₹50 lakh (US$59,000) | ||
| Pace bowlers | ||||||||
| Mohit Sharma | India | September 18, 1988 (aged 36) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | 2025 | ₹2.20 crore (US$260,000) | ||
| Mitchell Starc | Australia | January 30, 1990 (aged 35) | Left-handed | Left-arm fast | 2025 | ₹11.75 crore (US$1.4 million) | Overseas | |
| T Natarajan | India | April 4, 1991 (aged 34) | Left-handed | Left-arm medium | 2025 | ₹10.75 crore (US$1.3 million) | ||
| Dushmantha Chameera | Sri Lanka | January 11, 1992 (aged 33) | Right-handed | Left-arm fast | 2025 | ₹75 lakh (US$89,000) | Overseas | |
| Mukesh Kumar | India | October 12, 1993 (aged 31) | Right-handed | Right-arm medium | 2023 | ₹8 crore (US$950,000) | ||
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bangladesh | September 6, 1995 (aged 29) | Left-handed | Left-arm fast-medium | 2025 | ₹6 crore (US$710,000) | Overseas; Replacement [c] | |
| Spin bowler | ||||||||
| Kuldeep Yadav | India | December 14, 1994 (aged 30) | Left-handed | Left-arm wrist spin | 2022 | ₹13.25 crore (US$1.6 million) | ||
Administration and support staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Team manager | Siddharth Bhasin |
| Director of cricket | Venugopal Rao |
| Head coach | Hemang Badani |
| Mentor | Kevin Pietersen |
| Assistant coach | Matthew Mott |
| Bowling coach | Munaf Patel |
| Fielding coach | Anton Roux |
| Gnaneswara Rao | |
| Head of scouting | Vijay Bharadwaj |
Source : Delhi Capitals website
Kit manufacturers and sponsors
| Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (front) | Shirt sponsor (back) | Chest branding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Puma | Hero FinCorp | DP World | All Seasons |
Season overview
Delhi began their campaign with a promising performance, registering a tense one-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants.[26] Chasing 168, the Capitals were struggling at one stage, but Ashutosh Sharma's calm 66* off 31 balls steered them to victory in the final over, setting the tone for a season full of close finishes and fluctuating fortunes. Despite this dramatic start, Delhi's campaign was marked by inconsistency. KL Rahul, returning to the side, anchored the batting lineup with 539 runs over the season, emerging as the top scorer for the franchise. However, the top-order failed to click consistently around him, with frequent collapses putting pressure on the middle and lower order. One of the highlights of their season was a clinical six-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, where their bowling attack, led by Kuldeep Yadav and Mitchell Starc, dismantled CSK's batting order. The Capitals also secured a memorable win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, showcasing their potential to outperform top teams. However, Delhi's hopes for a playoff berth were dashed after a crucial loss to Mumbai Indians.
Points table
| Pos | Grp | Team | Pld | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | Punjab Kings (R) | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 0.372 | Advanced to Qualifier 1 |
| 2 | A | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (C) | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 19 | 0.301 | |
| 3 | B | Gujarat Titans (4th) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 0.254 | Advanced to Eliminator |
| 4 | B | Mumbai Indians (3rd) | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 1.142 | |
| 5 | B | Delhi Capitals | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 0.011 | Eliminated |
| 6 | B | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 13 | −0.241 | |
| 7 | B | Lucknow Super Giants | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | −0.376 | |
| 8 | A | Kolkata Knight Riders | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 12 | −0.305 | |
| 9 | A | Rajasthan Royals | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | −0.549 | |
| 10 | A | Chennai Super Kings | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | −0.647 |
League progression
| Team | Group matches | Playoffs | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Q1/E | Q2 | F | |
| Delhi Capitals | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | |||
| Win | Loss | No result |
- Note: The total points at the end of each group match are listed.
- Note: Click on the points (group matches) or W/L (playoffs) to see the match summary.
Win-loss table
| Team | League stage | Pos. | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | ||
| H | H | A | A | H | H | A | A | H | H | A | H | A | A | ||
| Delhi Capitals (DC) |
LSG 1 wicket |
SRH 7 wickets |
CSK 25 runs |
RCB 6 wickets |
MI 12 runs |
RR Super Over |
GT 7 wickets |
LSG 8 wickets |
RCB 6 wickets |
KKR 14 runs |
SRH No Result |
GT 10 wickets |
MI 59 runs |
PBKS 6 wickets |
5th |
| Team's results→ | Won | Lost | N/R |
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Results
League stage
Lucknow Super Giants
209/8 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Capitals (H)
211/9 (19.3 overs) |
- Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field.
- Vipraj Nigam (Delhi Capitals), Prince Yadav and Digvesh Rathi (Lucknow Super Giants) made their IPL debuts.[28]
Sunrisers Hyderabad
163 (18.4 overs) |
v
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Delhi Capitals (H)
166/3 (16 overs) |
- Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bat.
- Zeeshan Ansari (Sunrisers Hyderabad) made his IPL debut.[29]
Delhi Capitals
183/6 (20 overs) |
v
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Chennai Super Kings (H)
158/5 (20 overs) |
- Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bat.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (H)
163/7 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Capitals
169/4 (17.5 overs) |
- Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field.
Mumbai Indians
205/5 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Capitals (H)
193 (19 overs) |
- Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field.
Delhi Capitals (H)
188/5 (20 overs) |
v
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Rajasthan Royals
188/4 (20 overs) |
- Rajasthan Royals won the toss and elected to field.
- Super Over: Rajasthan Royals 11/2 (0.5 overs), Delhi Capitals 13/0 (0.4 overs)
Delhi Capitals
203/8 (20 overs) |
v
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Gujarat Titans (H)
204/3 (19.2 overs) |
- Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to field.
Lucknow Super Giants (H)
159/6 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Capitals
161/2 (17.5 overs) |
- Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field.
Delhi Capitals (H)
162/8 (20 overs) |
v
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru
165/4 (18.3 overs) |
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to field.
- Jacob Bethell (Royal Challengers Bengaluru) made his IPL debut.[30]
Kolkata Knight Riders
204/9 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Capitals (H)
190/9 (20 overs) |
- Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field.
Delhi Capitals
133/7 (20 overs) |
v
|
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- Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss and elected to field.
- No further play was possible due to rain.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad were eliminated as a result of this match.[31]
Delhi Capitals (H)
199/3 (20 overs) |
v
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Gujarat Titans
205/0 (19 overs) |
Sai Sudharsan 108* (61)
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Mumbai Indians (H)
180/5 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Capitals
121 (18.2 overs) |
- Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field.
- This match was originally scheduled for 15 May at the same venue, before being rescheduled.[32]
- Madhav Tiwari (Delhi Capitals) made his T20 debut.[34]
- Mumbai Indians qualified for the playoffs while Delhi Capitals were eliminated as a result of this match.[35]
Punjab Kings (H)
206/8 (20 overs) |
v
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Delhi Capitals
208/4 (19.3 overs) |
- Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field.
- This match was originally scheduled for 8 May at the HPCA Cricket Stadium[36] but was abandoned midway and voided[37] before being rescheduled.[32]
Statistics
| Runs | Player |
|---|---|
| 539 | KL Rahul |
| 301 | Abhishek Porel |
| 300 | Tristan Stubbs |
| 263 | Axar Patel |
| 204 | Ashutosh Sharma |
| Wickets | Player |
|---|---|
| 15 | Kuldeep Yadav |
| 14 | Mitchell Starc |
| 12 | Mukesh Kumar |
| 11 | Vipraj Nigam |
| 5 | Axar Patel |
Notes
- ^ a b Faf du Plessis was the stand-in captain for Match 63 and Match 66 as Axar Patel missed due to illness.
- ^ a b Sediqullah Atal replaced Harry Brook, after the latter withdrew.[24]
- ^ a b Mustafizur Rahman replaced Jake Fraser-McGurk, after the latter withdrew.[25]
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