DC Squad 2027
Delhi Capitals have 25 players on their list going into the IPL 2027 retention deadline on 17 November 2026, 8 of them from overseas, after they brought in Zeeshan Ansari (from SRH) and Rishabh Pant (from LSG) and sent T. Natarajan (to SRH) and Kuldeep Yadav (to LSG) the other way. Axar Patel is their most expensive player at ₹16.5 Cr. Whoever DC release by the deadline goes back into the mini auction on 16 December 2026.
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DC squad 2027 by role
Batters (6)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tristan Stubbs | South Africa Overseas | ₹10 Cr | |
| Pathum Nissanka | Sri Lanka Overseas | ₹4 Cr | |
| Ashutosh Sharma | India | ₹3.8 Cr | |
| David Miller | South Africa Overseas | ₹2 Cr | |
| Prithvi Shaw | India | ₹75 L | |
| Karun Nair | India | ₹50 L |
Wicketkeepers (3)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant Traded from LSG, 23 Jun 2026 | India | ₹15 Cr | |
| KL Rahul | India | ₹14 Cr | |
| Abhishek Porel | India | ₹4 Cr |
All-rounders (8)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Axar Patel | India | ₹16.5 Cr | |
| Nitish Rana | India | ₹4.2 Cr | |
| Sameer Rizvi | India | ₹95 L | |
| Rehan Ahmed 2026 replacement | England Overseas | ₹75 L | |
| Vipraj Nigam | India | ₹50 L | |
| Madhav Tiwari | India | ₹40 L | |
| Ajay Mandal | India | ₹30 L | |
| Tripurana Vijay | India | ₹30 L |
Fast bowlers (6)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Starc | Australia Overseas | ₹11.75 Cr | |
| Auqib Nabi | India | ₹8.4 Cr | |
| Mukesh Kumar | India | ₹8 Cr | |
| Kyle Jamieson | New Zealand Overseas | ₹2 Cr | |
| Lungi Ngidi | South Africa Overseas | ₹2 Cr | |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Sri Lanka Overseas | ₹75 L |
Spinners (2)
| Release? | Player | Country | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeeshan Ansari Traded from SRH, 14 Oct 2026 | India | ₹40 L | |
| Sahil Parakh | India | ₹30 L |
DC squad 2027 at a glance
Delhi Capitals have 17 Indian players and 8 overseas players from South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Australia and England. 9 of the squad are uncapped. Known contracts add up to ₹111.55 Cr.
The average age at the start of IPL 2027 will be about 29.2. David Miller is the oldest at 37, Sahil Parakh the youngest at 19. 4 players will be 35 or older: David Miller, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera and Karun Nair.
Of the current list, 15 were retained before the 2026 auction, 7 were bought at it, 1 joined as replacements during the 2026 season and 2 arrived by trade for 2027.
DC trades for IPL 2027
- T. Natarajan: to Sunrisers Hyderabad, ₹5 Cr, 14 Oct 2026. Swap with Zeeshan Ansari; fee was ₹10.75 Cr.
- Zeeshan Ansari: from Sunrisers Hyderabad, ₹40 L, 14 Oct 2026. Swap with T. Natarajan.
- Rishabh Pant: from Lucknow Super Giants, ₹15 Cr, 23 Jun 2026. Swap with Kuldeep Yadav; fee was ₹27 Cr.
- Kuldeep Yadav: to Lucknow Super Giants, ₹13.5 Cr, 23 Jun 2026. Swap with Rishabh Pant; IPL release says "existing fee".
What DC can do at the IPL 2027 auction
Before releases, DC have 0 free squad slots and 0 free overseas slots. Every player they release on 17 November 2026 frees a slot and adds that player's fee back to the purse. There is no Right to Match card at a mini auction, so if DC want a released player back they have to win him in open bidding on 16 December 2026.
See where all ten teams stand on the IPL 2027 retention list, and the date, time and venue on the IPL 2027 auction date page.
DC squad 2027 FAQ
How many players are in the DC squad for IPL 2027?
25 players are on the Delhi Capitals list right now, 8 of them overseas, counting their IPL 2026 squad (with mid-season replacements) and the confirmed 2027 trades. The number will drop when DC release players by the 17 November 2026 deadline; a squad can hold at most 25 players and 8 overseas.
Who is the most expensive player in the DC squad?
Axar Patel at ₹16.5 Cr.
Did DC make any trades for IPL 2027?
Yes. Delhi Capitals brought in Zeeshan Ansari (from SRH) and Rishabh Pant (from LSG) and sent T. Natarajan (to SRH) and Kuldeep Yadav (to LSG) the other way.
When will DC announce their retention list?
All teams must submit retained and released players by 17 November 2026. DC will then shop for the gaps at the mini auction on 16 December 2026 in Goa.
How much money did DC have at the last auction?
Delhi Capitals went into the IPL 2026 auction with ₹21.8 Cr, according to the IPL's retention release. Their purse for 2027 depends on whom they release; the auction purse is reported to rise to ₹130 Cr per team.