IPL 2025: 5 Capped and 1 uncapped player Delhi Capitals might retain ahead of the mega-auction

It's not for nothing that the Delhi Capitals (DC) have been categorized as perennial underachievers when it comes to the Indian Premier League. Over the past so many years, their performances have been subpar to say the least. Despite landing a spot in the playoffs on six occasions, DC have only managed to get to the final once; in 2020, only to help Mumbai Indians (MI) lift their fifth title. Ever since the only edition which was played behind closed doors, it's been three years of failing to land a top-four finish. Equipped with a balanced squad for the past many years coupled with an experienced backend system, DC have failed to make it big on quite a few occasions. The IPL committee is yet to finalize the number of retentions which franchises will be allowed to make, as well as the utilization of the Right To Match (RTM) cards. Here are the five capped and 1 uncapped player Delhi Capitals might retain ahead of the mega-auction: 6. Kuldeep Yadav Kuldeep Yadav. (Source -IPL/BCCI) India spin wizard Kuldeep Yadav's journey with the Delhi Capitals has been wonderful. Since joining the franchise in 2022, the spinner has experienced a career revival, becoming a vital part of both the DC and Indian national team setups. In three seasons he has scalped 47 wickets in 39 matches for DC. Yadav's rise as a bowler came after his refined action and follow-through, which has made him a match-winner. With his ability to contribute with the bat and in the field, Yadav has become an asset for Delhi Capitals, making his retention a no-brainer for the franchise. Also Check: 5 Capped and 1 uncapped player SRH might retain ahead of IPL 2024 mega-auction 5. Jake Fraser-McGurk Jake Fraser McGurk vs SRH in IPL 2024 ( Photo source : IPL ) Australia opener Jake Fraser-McGurk burst onto the IPL scene in 2024 and impressed everyone with his aggressive batting at the top. The 22-year-old, a last-minute replacement for DC, turned out to be gold for the side. In just 141 balls faced, he scored 330 runs at a strike rate of 234.04. Throughout the season he hit 32 fours and 28 sixes which were 89.70% of his runs. With four fifties under his belt, he played a crucial role for DC last year. The Delhi-based franchised will look to retain him and get him on their roster. 4. Abishek Porel Abhishek Porel. (Source -IPL/BCCI) Young wicketkeeper batter Abishek Porel emerged as a breakout star for Delhi Capitals in the last IPL season and can be a strong contender for the uncapped player retention spot for the Capitals ahead of the IPL 2025 auction. In the 17th edition of the cash-rich league, Porel adapted to different batting positions. He came in as an impact sub and then went on to open the innings. In 12 innings he scored 327 runs at a strike rate of 159.51, including two half-centuries which came in winning causes. Porel's consistent performances not only kept the experienced Prithvi Shaw out of the playing XI last season. The southpaw is the future of the franchise and they might look to acquire his services ahead of the bidding. 3. Anrich Nortje The Proteas speedster made his debut in the IPL in its 2020 edition, and has been with the franchise ever since. The last three seasons have seen Nortje not getting backed a lot. He can be expensive on some occasions, but his constant wicket-taking ability makes up for it. His first couple of seasons with DC were the best for him in terms of his wickets tally and economy rate, respectively. The management will be hoping for the pacer to take notes from his first couple of seasons and for him to bring all of his T20 expertise to his fore in the 18th edition of the IPL. With quite a few franchises possessing at least one bowler who can consistently bowl above the 145-kph mark, it would all the more sense to retain Nortje from getting released. Also Check: 5 Capped and 1 uncapped player Mumbai Indians might retain ahead of IPL 2025 mega-auction 2. Axar Patel The swashbuckling all-rounder has been a revelation ever since he was acquired by DC ahead of the 2019 season. Not only has he contributed with meaningful overs, but it has also been seen on many instances with Axar Patel being boosted up the order. The 2024 edition brought out his best score in the IPL up until now, as he notched up a smashing 66 against the Gujarat Titans. That innings in particular, proved to one and all on how he could effectively be utilized as a floater, an attribute of Axar which India made use of during their T20 World Cup 2024 campaign as well. Apart from being a miserly bowler on most instances, it's been Axar's characteristic ability of being a live wire on the field which has been equally impressive. Over the years, he has hung on to quite a few screamers. 1. Rishabh Pant The Indian wicketkeeper-batter has stuck around with the franchise since 2016. Pant had an IPL 2018 to remember as he scored 684 runs, his highest in a season up until now. His attacking prowess with the bat is known to all. Pant has almost always been consistent in terms of run-scoring in each IPL season. He has breached the 400-run mark on almost all occasions, proving testament to the fact about him being more than capable of being a reliable run-scorer. Also Check: 5 Capped and 1 uncapped player CSK might retain ahead of IPL 2025 mega-auction The 2024 edition was truly a special season for Pant, as it was his first one after 2022 after being injured in a near-fatal road accident. His steely resolve while captaining the side in terms of being able to handle the pressure well many a times places him to be amongst the list DC would want to retain for IPL 2025.

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IPL 2025: 5 Capped and 1 uncapped player Delhi Capitals might retain ahead of the mega-auction

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