Recognizing his ability to dominate in high-pressure games, Delhi Capitals spent INR 11.75 crore to bring him in for TATA IPL 2025. Mitchell Starc was bought by Delhi Capitals for Rs 11.75 crore in IPL 2025 auction after being released by KKR. He played for RCB and KKR in previous editions and took 51 wickets in 41 matches. The auction also saw big names like Venkatesh Iyer, Arshdeep Singh, and Mitchell Starc attracting hefty sums, with the latter’s move to Kolkata Knight Riders for Rs 24.75 crore setting a new benchmark for IPL overseas players. Starc’s record-breaking deal came after a stunning 2024 IPL season, where he helped KKR win the title after a decade-long wait. In the IPL 2025 auction, Delhi Capitals roped in Mitchell Starc for a huge INR 11.75 crore. Even though he had a dream 2024 season with Kolkata Knight Riders where he helped them win the title, KKR surprisingly released him.
