From KL Rahul To Axar Patel: Delhi Capitals Player Ratings For IPL 2026

Delhi Capitals Player Raings. [Source - AP]

Another season has come and gone, and Delhi Capitals are still searching for their first IPL title. Nineteen seasons into the tournament's history, the franchise remains trophyless despite assembling what looked like one of the strongest squads on paper heading into IPL 2026.

Delhi Capitals started the IPL 2026 campaign in promising fashion, winning their opening two matches and raising hopes of a playoffs push. However, a disastrous run of five defeats in their next six games left them playing catch-up for most of the season.

The Capitals did win their final three league-stage matches to finish sixth with seven victories and 14 points. While they remained mathematically alive until the final day, captain Axar Patel admitted their playoffs hopes had effectively faded much earlier. 

Inconsistent performances with both bat and ball, along with a few questionable management decisions, contributed to another disappointing campaign. With IPL 2026 now over, it's time to rate every Delhi Capitals player's season.

Delhi Capitals player ratings for IPL 2026

KL Rahul – 9/10

• Matches: 14; Runs: 593; Avg: 45.61; SR: 174.41
• KL Rahul had an exemplary IPL 2026, performing far better than expected. He showed greater aggression in multiple phases, proving to be Delhi Capitals’ most reliable top-order batter, scoring five fifties and a century.

Sameer Rizvi – 6/10

• Matches: 11; Runs: 252; Avg: 36.00; SR: 147.36
• Sameer Rizvi started IPL 2026 on a bright note and played a key role in Delhi Capitals' opening two victories. However, despite showing plenty of promise early on, he was unable to maintain that momentum as the season progressed.

David Miller – 5/10

• Matches: 11; Runs: 211; Avg: 35.16; SR: 154.01
• David Miller's first season with Delhi Capitals was a mixed one as he was primarily entrusted with the finisher's role. While he played a few useful cameos, his costly blunder against Gujarat Titans, which potentially denied Delhi two crucial points, summed up an overall below-par campaign.

Tristan Stubbs – 4/10

• Matches: 14; Runs: 275; Avg: 34.37; SR: 127.31
• Tristan Stubbs disappointed in the middle order. As one of the leader of DC setup, he often failed under pressure, leaving the team struggling in crucial middle-overs situations throughout IPL 2026.

Ashutosh Sharma – 7/10

• Matches: 8; Runs: 171; Avg: 34.20; SR: 181.91
• Ashutosh Sharma should have played more games, but inconsistent selection limited him. When given chances, he showcased glimpses of his explosive potential and ability to change matches quickly.

Pathum Nissanka – 6/10

• Matches: 10; Runs: 278; Avg: 27.80; SR: 158.85
• In his first IPL season of his career, Pathum Nissanka had inconsistent chances at the top. On his day, he played aggressively, providing DC with solid starts and momentum.

Abishek Porel – 5/10

• Matches: 4; Runs: 108; Avg: 27.00; SR: 122.72
• Abishek Porel was given limited opportunities despite being part of the setup for some time. He showed flashes of ability, including a half-century, but overall fell short of expectations.

Nitish Rana – 4/10

• Matches: 9; Runs: 225; Avg: 25.00; SR: 151.00
• Nitish Rana, brought in as an experienced trade option, failed to deliver consistently at the top. His inability to convert starts into impactful innings contributed to Delhi Capitals’ inconsistent run throughout the tournament.

Axar Patel – 4/10

• Matches: 14; Runs: 173; Avg: 19.22; SR: 131.06; Wickets: 11; Econ: 8.18
• As captain, Axar Patel endured a disappointing season and raised questions about his future leadership. With the bat, he struggled badly for most of the campaign, while with the ball he offered only moderate returns without consistent impact.

Kuldeep Yadav – 3/10

• Matches: 12; Wickets: 10; Avg: 38.10; Econ: 10.29
• As Delhi Capitals’ lead spinner, Kuldeep Yadav struggled throughout IPL 2026. Expensive and often wicketless, his ineffective spells were a major factor in the team’s bowling struggles and contributed to their disappointing season.

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Mukesh Kumar – 4/10

• Matches: 10; Wickets: 6; Avg: 58.83; Econ: 11.26
• Mukesh Kumar showed occasional glimpses of his ability but was largely disappointing. His inconsistency highlighted one of Delhi Capitals’ biggest bowling concerns, contributing to their struggles throughout IPL 2026.

Mitchell Starc – 7/10

• Matches: 6; Wickets: 11; Avg: 20.36; Econ: 10.18
• Arriving late in the season, Mitchell Starc was missed in Delhi’s early games. Once in action, he performed his role effectively, taking crucial wickets and addressing the team’s major bowling struggles.

Madhav Tiwari – 8/10

• Matches: 3; Runs: 18; SR: 225.00; Wickets: 4; Avg: 21.75; Econ: 8.70
• Madhav Tiwari made a strong impression despite limited opportunities. After barely featuring in first half of the season, he impressed immediately with both bat and ball, showing impact and maturity well beyond his experience.

Lungi Ngidi – 8/10

• Matches: 12; Wickets: 13; Avg: 26.15; Econ: 8.22
• Lungi Ngidi was one of the bright spots in an otherwise struggling Delhi Capitals bowling attack. He maintained control and rarely leaked runs, often keeping the opposition in check throughout IPL 2026.

Kyle Jamieson – 2/10

• Matches: 2; Wickets: 2; Avg: 45.00; Econ: 12.85
• Kyle Jamieson had a minimal impact in IPL 2026, playing just two matches. His only notable contribution was dismissing Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, with little else to show for his limited season.

Vipraj Nigam – 1/10

• Matches: 5; Wickets: 2; Avg: 56.50; Econ: 12.55
• Vipraj Nigam had a forgettable IPL 2026 season as a leg-spinner, struggling to make an impact with the ball. He failed to provide breakthroughs and also contributed very little with the bat when given opportunities.

T. Natarajan – 4/10

• Matches: 10; Wickets: 5; Avg: 71.20; Econ: 11.18
• T. Natarajan had a difficult IPL 2026, failing to find rhythm as an experienced pacer. He struggled for consistency, leaking runs and picking up few wickets, making it a tough outing overall.

Sahil Parakh – 2/10

• Matches: 4; Runs: 46; Avg: 11.50; SR: 139.39
• In his first IPL season, Sahil Parakh showed glimpses of his abilities but had limited chances. With more opportunities, he could have contributed more, but his brief IPL 2026 stint remained largely underwhelming.

Dushmantha Chameera – 1/10

• Matches: 1; Wickets: 0; Econ: 9
• Dushmantha Chameera played only one game and couldn’t make any impact. He went wicketless and had very little opportunity to influence proceedings in his brief IPL 2026 outing.

Tripurana Vijay – 1/10

• Matches: 1; Wickets: 0; Econ: 14.5
• Tripurana Vijay got only a single opportunity in IPL 2026 and failed to make an impact. He went wicketless and struggled with economy, having very limited involvement overall.

Auqib Nabi – 1/10

• Matches: 5; Wickets: 0; Econ: 11.46
• Auqib Nabi had a tough IPL 2026, his first season, going wicketless across his appearances. He struggled to contain runs as well, failing to make any real impact for Delhi Capitals.

Karun Nair – 1/10

• Matches: 2; Runs: 18; Avg: 9.00; SR: 100.00
• Karun Nair had a very limited and disappointing IPL 2026, failing to make an impact with the bat in his brief opportunities. He also had costly fielding lapses, including dropped catches that hurt Delhi Capitals in crucial moments.

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