Which players did DC and PBKS buy in the IPL 2026 Mini-Auction?

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The IPL 2026 mini auction has concluded, and all teams have fully formed their squads. Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have attempted to boost their strength by bringing in specific players. Following the auction, discussions have emerged in the cricketing world regarding the performance of the players purchased by these two teams. Below is the accurate list of purchases by both teams in table format.

Delhi Capitals (DC) – List of Bought Players

No.	Country	Player Name	Price	Role	Cap/Uncap
1	India	Akib Nabi	8.40 Crore	All-rounder	Uncapped
2	Sri Lanka	Pathum Nissanka ✈️	4 Crore	Batsman	Capped
3	South Africa	David Miller ✈️	2 Crore	Batsman	Capped
4	England	Ben Duckett ✈️	2 Crore	Wicketkeeper Batsman	Capped
5	South Africa	Lungi Ngidi ✈️	2 Crore	Pace Bowler	Capped
6	New Zealand	Kyle Jamieson ✈️	2 Crore	Pace Bowler	Capped
7	India	Prithvi Shaw	75 Lakh	Batsman	Capped
8	India	Sahil Parakh	30 Lakh	Batsman	Uncapped

DC has selected a total of 8 players in the mini auction, including only 3 overseas players and 5 Indian players.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) – List of Bought Players

No.	Country	Player Name	Price	Role	Cap/Uncap
1	Australia	Ben Dwarshuis ✈️	4.40 Crore	All-rounder	Capped
2	Australia	Cooper Connolly ✈️	3 Crore	All-rounder	Capped
3	India	Praveen Dubey	30 Lakh	Spin Bowler	Uncapped
4	India	Vishal Nishad	30 Lakh	Bowler	Uncapped

PBKS has selected a total of 4 players in the mini auction, including 2 overseas players and 2 Indian players.

Conclusion

Delhi Capitals (DC) have strengthened the team by adding experienced batsmen and pace bowlers, which could be effective against opponents. On the other hand, Punjab Kings (PBKS) have tried to acquire some aggressive players and have organized the team with future opportunities in mind.

These new additions could have a significant impact on the performance of both teams in the IPL 2026 season.

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