IPL 2025: 3 Expensive DC players who gave low returns

With a roster centered around a few expensive additions, the Delhi Capitals entered the 2025 Indian Premier League with the hope that their significant expenditures would result in reliable play. But the season didn't go as expected.

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Some of its most expensive players had form and impact issues, which cast doubt on the team's balance and brought attention to the dangers of making large investments in underperforming individuals.

Here are 3 Expensive DC players who gave low returns in IPL 2025:

1. T. Natarajan

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In his two IPL 2025 encounters for the Delhi Capitals, T Natarajan, bought for INR 10.75 Crores, bowled 3 overs, gave up 49 runs, with no wickets to show at an economy rate of 16.33. He failed to exercise any control in the middle overs or powerplay, leaking excessively and delivering only one maiden over. 

Expectations were dampened by this performance, which was a sharp contrast to his IPL record of being frugal and getting wickets.  What was supposed to be a reliable element ultimately turned out to be a conspicuous omission from the team's plan.

2. Jake Fraser-McGurk

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Throughout six games, Jake Fraser-McGurk struggled for form, managing just 55 runs at a startling average of 9.17 and a strike rate of 105.77. He had two ducks, including a golden duck against MI, and only managed one double-digit score (38).

Despite being retained with a ₹9 cr RTM tag, he did not live up to the hype and had a season much below his explosive potential. The Capitals frequently got off to a shaky start because Fraser-McGurk didn't always start.

3. Mohit Sharma

Mohit Sharma, who cost ₹2.20 cr, played 8 games, but took only 2 wickets. His economy was 10.28 and an average of 128.50; he conceded 257 runs. He struggled to break partnerships and posed little threat in new-ball or death-overs situations, despite his seasoned status.

Because Mohit's lengths and lines lacked venom, batters were able to exploit him in both powerplay and death overs. The bowling balance was changed by the need to rely on other bowlers like Mustafizur or Starc due to the lack of penetration.

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