Gujarat Titans Eye Redemption in IPL 2025: Key Players to Watch
Delhi Capitals (DC) are ready to take on IPL 2025 with renewed energy and a perfectly balanced squad, determined to claim their first-ever IPL title. Over the years, DC have shown immense promise but often stumbled at crucial moments. However, this season, they bring a fresh mix of experienced veterans and dynamic young talents, making them stronger than ever. The franchise made some smart moves at the auction, strengthening both their batting and bowling departments with depth and firepower.
After finishing sixth last season, DC are eager to turn things around. Their biggest strength lies in their well-rounded squad—top-order anchors, explosive middle-order hitters, and a lethal bowling attack. With an aggressive, high-intensity approach, DC are set to deliver thrilling performances this season.
Axar Patel Takes Charge as DC’s New Captain
One of the biggest headlines this season is Axar Patel stepping in as DC’s captain after Rishabh Pant moved to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Though Axar lacks extensive IPL captaincy experience, his leadership record in domestic cricket speaks for itself. He brings sharp tactical skills, a calm mindset, and an all-rounder’s versatility to the role. Under his leadership, DC will embrace fearless, attacking cricket, maximizing their squad’s all-round potential.
A Squad Full of Match-Winners
Delhi Capitals have built a powerhouse squad for IPL 2025, blending proven performers with exciting young talent. KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis bring stability at the top, while Tristan Stubbs and Sameer Rizvi inject explosive firepower in the middle order. Axar Patel anchors the all-round department, ensuring balance across all facets of the game.
On the bowling front, DC boast a formidable attack led by Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, and T. Natarajan. With specialists for both powerplay and death overs, DC’s bowling lineup has the firepower to dominate any opposition. Add to that a strong bench with quality impact players, and Delhi Capitals look like genuine title contenders this season.
Delhi Capitals Player Salaries for IPL 2025
- Axar Patel – INR 16.50 crore
- KL Rahul – INR 14 crore
- Kuldeep Yadav – INR 13.25 crore
- Mitchell Starc – INR 11.75 crore
- T. Natarajan – INR 10.75 crore
- Tristan Stubbs – INR 10 crore
- Mukesh Kumar – INR 8 crore
- Jake Fraser-McGurk – INR 9 crore
- Abhishek Porel – INR 4 crore
- Ashutosh Sharma – INR 3.80 crore
- Faf du Plessis – INR 2 crore
- Mohit Sharma – INR 2.20 crore
- Sameer Rizvi – INR 95 lakh
- Karun Nair – INR 50 lakh
- Vipraj Nigam – INR 50 lakh
- Donovan Ferreira – INR 75 lakh
- Dushmantha Chameera – INR 75 lakh
- Tripurana Vijay – INR 30 lakh
- Darshan Nalkande – INR 30 lakh
- Ajay Jadav Mandal – INR 30 lakh
- Manvanth Kumar L – INR 30 lakh
- Madhav Tiwari – INR 40 lakh
As the countdown to IPL 2025 begins, DC fans can expect a thrilling season packed with high-energy performances and strategic masterstrokes. Will this be the year Delhi Capitals finally lift the trophy? All eyes are on Axar Patel and his men as they set out to conquer the league!