Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc has joined Delhi Capitals for IPL 2026, but he has not played any match yet.
The main reason is workload management under Cricket Australia rules. Even though players like Josh Hazlewood and Pat Cummins are already playing, Starc’s return is being handled carefully.
What Delhi Capitals Captain Said
Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel shared the latest update after the recent match.
He confirmed that Starc has received his No Objection Certificate (NOC) and is now part of the squad. However, his workload is being monitored, and he will be available from next month once fully ready.
This means Starc can play soon, but only when the team feels he is fit and prepared.
DC vs RCB Match Recap
Delhi Capitals had a very poor outing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their latest match.
RCB bowlers completely dominated the game from the start.
DC Batting Collapse
DC lost wickets quickly and never recovered. The team was reduced to 9 runs for 6 wickets early in the innings.
They managed only 13 runs in the powerplay, which became their lowest ever powerplay score in IPL history.
DC were eventually bowled out for just 75 runs.
DC Batting Summary
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Abishek Porel | 30 |
| David Miller | 19 |
| Others | Very low scores |
RCB Bowling Performance
Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar led the attack with excellent spells.
Hazlewood took 4 wickets and was named Player of the Match. Kumar also picked up key wickets and kept the runs very low.
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RCB Bowling Summary
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 4/12 (3.3 overs) |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 3 wickets, economy 1.67 |
Their disciplined bowling with good line and length made it very difficult for DC batters.
RCB Easy Chase
Chasing a small target of 76, RCB finished the match quickly.
They reached 76/2 in just 6.3 overs and won the match comfortably.
Key Match Highlights
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| DC Powerplay | 13 runs (lowest in IPL history) |
| DC Total | 75 all out |
| Top Scorer | Abishek Porel (30) |
| Best Bowler | Josh Hazlewood (4/12) |
| RCB Chase | 76/2 in 6.3 overs |
Mitchell Starc is now available but not fully ready to play immediately. The team will wait for the right time to include him in the playing XI.
For Delhi Capitals, this loss shows clear problems in both batting and bowling. They need better performance as a team to improve their position in the points table.
Starc’s return could strengthen their bowling attack, but until then, DC will need to find solutions with their current squad.
