IPL 2026: Best overseas 4 for Delhi Capitals

Published - 16 Mar 2026, 17:15 IST | Updated - 16 Mar 2026, 17:24 IST

The Delhi Capitals (DC) come into the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) season with a very strong squad, which includes a very powerful overseas contingent. The Axar Patel-led side will want to go one better than last season, where they finished fifth and were only one point off the playoff spot.

The Delhi-based side has a problem that most teams would love to have, and that is having an excellent core of overseas players whilst only four can take the field. As a result, the team’s management will have a lot of sleepless nights as they try and find their best combination ahead of the tournament.

Ben Duckett is one of the most exciting debutants at this year’s IPL. The left-handed batter is widely regarded as one of the best all-format opener in the current times. DC signed the Englishman at the recent mini auction for his base price of INR 2 crore.

Should DC decide to open with KL Rahul, having Duckett up there could give them a left-hand, right-hand combination which would be handy while giving Rahul time to settle down since Duckett has the tendency to take on the bowlers from the get-go. The Capitals, however, have an in-form Pathum Nissanka in their ranks as well who could easily slot into that opening slot.