The Delhi Capitals are looking to make a strong title run in IPL 2025 with a squad featuring key players such as captain Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, and Faf du Plessis. The team's mix of youth and experience aims to turn the tide in their favor this season.

On March 14, Holi, Delhi Capitals appointed Axar Patel as their new captain (Delhi Capitals Captain 2025). Recently, there were speculations of making either KL Rahul or Axar Patel the captain, but the DC franchise has played a big game and handed over the command of the team to Axar Patel (Axar Patel Captain).

Delhi Capitals appointed Axar Patel as captain for IPL season 18, starting March 22. With 11 years of IPL experience and strong past performances, Patel expressed readiness to lead a promising squad while acknowledging the support from team management.