Delhi Capitals (DC) could make several key changes to their squad ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction, which is expected to be held between December 13-15, 2025. All franchises must submit their retention lists by November 15, 2025.
After another season of mixed performances, DC might release a few players to balance their squad, manage salary space, and fix weak areas like middle-order consistency and bowling depth.
Why Delhi Capitals Might Make Changes
Even though Delhi Capitals had experienced players and very promising youngsters, they lacked balance in batting and death bowling. Capitals have struggled to find the right combination in the past two IPL seasons. With the 2026 season being important for rebuilding, DC might release underperforming, high-cost injury-prone players to c