It was clear that the Delhi Capitals needed foreign pacers, in addition to both Mitchell Starc and Dushmantha Chameera. Hence, they went after a few. Here, we take a look at the list of three foreign pacers that the Delhi Capitals targeted in the IPL 2026 Auctions but were unable to sign.
Eventually, DC added Lungi Ngidi and Kyle Jamieson to the pace attack. They might go pace heavy with the overseas combination looking at the current squad.
1) Adam Milne
Adam Milne is in good form, and considering his experience in the T20 format, it was right that DC went after him. He is someone with good variations and could have added the depth in the pace attack that was needed for the franchise. Nevertheless, Milne hopes to do well in the upcoming edition.
2) Matheesha Pathirana is one of the foreign pacers Delhi Capitals targeted in IPL 2026 Auctions, but could not sign
Pathirana was a serious target for DC. He would have been an ideal signing for the franchise. DC had issues in the death overs last season. The Sri Lankan cricketer would have helped the same. Yes, his current form may not be great. However, in a fresh atmosphere, he could click. Hence, DC was serious about him.
3) Mustafizur Rahman
Mustafizur was also a target for DC. He will, anyway, not play in IPL 2026. Nevertheless, as a left-arm pacer with variations, he would have been very useful for the side. Sometimes, Starc did not do well last season. Fizz would have then come in as a replacement.
