IPL Auction 2020: Team-wise analysis of likely strategies and potential acquisitions

Delhi Capitals

Can DC build on an impressive 2019 season?

Retained: Shreyas Iyer [c], Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Rishabh Pant, Ishant Sharma, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane*, Kagiso Rabada*, Keemo Paul*, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel

Traded In: Ravichandran Ashwin (from KXIP), Ajinkya Rahane (from RR), Mayank Markande (from MI)

Released: Chris Morris, Colin Ingram, B Ayyappa, Hanuma Vihari, Jalaj Saxena, Manjot Kalra, Nathu Singh, Ankush Bains, Colin Munro.

Traded Out: Trent Boult (to MI), Sherfane Rutherford (to MI), Jagadeesha Suchith (to KXIP), Rahul Tewatia (to RR), Mayank Markande (to RR)

Available Auction Purse: INR 27.85 crore

Available Slots: 11 (Indian 6, Overseas 5)

Auction Strategy

The Capitals have assembled a formidable Indian core, further augmented by the addition of Ravichandran Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane during the transfer window. A solid Indian contingent at the top of the batting order grants them the option to aggressively target a marquee overseas finisher.

Also, since they have let go of Chris Morris and Trent Boult, they would also look for an overseas fast-bowling all-rounder and a gun overseas pacer.

Their healthy purse will allow them to pursue filling up these slots with their preferred picks, as they only need backups for the remaining roles.

Potential Acquisitions: James Neesham, Glenn Maxwell, Shimron Hetmyer, Eoin Morgan, JP Duminy, Chris Woakes, Marcus Stoinis, Pat Cummins, Sheldon Cottrell, James Pattinson, Mitchell Marsh, Ben Cutting, Laurie Evans, Manoj Tiwary, Dhruv Shorey, Lukman Meriwala