Delhi Capitals shares big news about Mitchell Starc's availability for Indian Premier League 2026

While the IPL 2026 is just a few days away from beginning, the Delhi Capitals have talked about the availability of the Australian left-arm fast bowler Mitchell Starc for the tournament. 

Delhi Capitals bought Mitchell Starc for INR 11.75 crore during the IPL 2025 auction. While the left-arm fast bowler impressed last season, he was rightfully retained by the franchise for the IPL 2026. However, Starc's availability for the upcoming IPL season was doubtful, at least for the early season. 

Now, the Delhi Capitals have clarified that Starc is 100 percent fit. If he gets NOC, the left-arm fast bowler can even be available for their first game of the season, which will be played on April 1 against the hosts Lucknow Super Giants. However, the franchise is currently clueless, as they are waiting for any update. 

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Mitchell Starc's IPL career

In the IPL 2025, Starc was the second leading wicket-taker for Delhi Capitals with 14 wickets in 11 games, including the tournament's overall best bowling figures, 3.4-0-35-5 (vs SunRisers Hyderabad at Visakhapatnam). 

In 52 IPL matches, Starc claimed 65 wickets, including two four-fers and one five-wicket haul. He never finished an IPL season with fewer than 14 wickets (14 wickets in 2014, 20 wickets in 2015, 17 wickets in 2024, and 14 wickets in 2025). 

Delhi Capitals schedule for IPL 2026

Delhi Capitals' first four matches of the IPL 2026 have been revealed till the date, including two home and two away fixtures. 

• April 1: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals (Lucknow) - 19:30 IST
• April 4: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians (Delhi) - 15:30 IST
• April 8: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans (Delhi) - 19:30 IST
• April 11: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals (Chennai) - 19:30 IST