After ending the last IPL edition in the 9th spot, the Delhi Capitals (DC) have made sweeping changes to their playing XI and squad. The franchise released 11 players, had 9 slots, and had Rs 28.95 crore in hand for the IPL 2024 auction. Bagging 4 overseas and 9 players in total, DC made full use of the auction purse they had.
With the IPL 2024 season kicking off in 3 months, one can’t predict how the franchise will fare in the upcoming season of the IPL, but we can speculate about DC’s playing XI.
Players Bought by DC at the IPL 2024 Auction
Harry Brook (Rs 4 crore), Tristan Stubbs (Rs 50 lakh), Ricky Bhui (Rs 20 lakh), Kumar Kushagra (Rs 7.2 crore), Rasikh Dar (Rs 20 lakh), Jhye Richardson (Rs 5 crore), Sumit Kumar (Rs 1 crore), Shai Hope (Rs 75 lakh), Swastik Chhikara (Rs 20 lakh).
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How DC fared in the IPL 2024 auction
With two quality batters (Harry Brook and Swastik Chhikara) and fast bowlers (Rasikh Dar and Jhye Richardson). DC also bought plenty of the all-rounder’s and wicket-keeper batters, covering all the bases.
Having just 9 slots left (4 overseas), RR has made use of its resources. They end the IPL 2024 auction with nine picks, which helps DC have a balanced squad and playing XI.
DC Predicted Playing XI for IPL 2024
David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Harry Brook, Kumar Kushagra, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed. Impact Sub: Lalit Yadav/Abhishek Porel.
Delhi Capital Full Squad
Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara.