The IPL auction for the 2025 IPL season is two days from now. Delhi Capitals (DC) have already made some major managerial changes, with Rishabh Pant and coach Ricky Ponting no longer running things. DC would look to make strategic decisions to bolster its squad for the forthcoming Indian Premier League edition. Here’s a possible IPL Auction Delhi Capitals strategy and five players who they could target.

1. Jake Fraser-McGurk

We witnessed Jake Fraser-McGurk’s explosive batting at the top of the batting order last year. Maybe the Australian batter wanted to go to the auction pool because of the price tag. Since DC has an RTM (Right to Match) card option up its sleeve, McGurk may possibly head back to the Delhi IPL Team.

Jake Fraser-McGurk IPL Stats

Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Bat Avg	50	6s	Strike Rate
9	330	84	36.66	4	28	234.04

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2. Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh is another Delhi Capitals player who is a strong contender for the RTM option. First, the Australian T20 captain gives power at the top of the batting order. Second, he is captain material, and DC is looking for one. Third, he has proved his worth with the ball and gives balance to the side.

Mitchell Marsh IPL Stats

Matches	Runs	Highest Score	Wickets	Best Figures	5-fer
42	665	89	37	4/25	0

3. Mohammed Shami

After retentions, Delhi Capitals are short on Indian fast bowler stocks. Mohammed Shami is up for grabs and DC can look at him as their bowling leader. The experienced wicket-taker fits the bill for the Delhi IPL team.

Mohammed Shami IPL Stats

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowling Average	5-fer
110	127	4/11	26.86	0

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4. Khaleel Ahmed

Khaleel Ahmed was among the best bowlers in the DC ranks in the last season of the Indian Premier League. His release has come as a surprise to many but there is still a chance that DC will repurchase him with one of the two RTM card options they possess.

Khaleel Ahmed IPL Stats

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowling Average	5-fer
57	74	3/21	25.41	0

5. Mukesh Kumar

Mukesh Kumar is another who will be on Delhi Capitals’ radar. He has raised his bowling stocks with superb performances in the 2024 edition. If not Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar is an RTM option that DC can exercise.

Matches	Wickets	Best Figures	Bowling Average	5-fer
20	24	3/14	28.91	0

Delhi Capitals have decided on an overhaul and IPL 2025 Mega Auction will be crucial for the side. If they are able to pull off most of the aforementioned acquisitions, they will be in a comfortable position to look forward to the 2025 edition.

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DC IPL 2025 Auction Purse

DC has spent 47 crores out of the 120 crore IPL salary cap to retain four players. They are now left with a 73 crores auction purse for the mega IPL 2025 auction and two RTM cards. 

Team	Retained Players	Purse Spent (INR)	Purse Available (INR)
CSK	5	65	55
DC	4	47	73
GT	5	51	69
KKR	6	69	51
LSG	5	51	69
MI	5	75	45
PBKS	2	9.5	110.5
RCB	3	37	83
RR	6	79	41
SRH	5	75	45

DC Retained Players ahead of IPL Mega Auction

DC has retained four players – Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, and Abhishek Porel – spending a total of INR 47 crores from the auction purse. 

Player	Salary (INR)
Axar Patel	16.50 Crore
Kuldeep Yadav	13.25 Crore
Tristan Stubbs	10 Crore
Abhishek Porel	4 Crore

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