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Delhi Capitals Unleash New Tiger-Inspired Jersey for IPL 2026 Season

The Delhi Capitals have revealed their new jersey for the upcoming IPL 2026 season, featuring a bold tiger-stripe pattern in the team's iconic blue and red colors. The launch campaign notably included women's team captain Jemimah Rodrigues alongside men's skipper Axar Patel, emphasizing a unified franchise culture. CEO Sunil Gupta stated the design celebrates the city's identity and a fearless team mindset. The Capitals, led by T20 World Cup champion Axar Patel and bolstered by stars like KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc, will aim to win their first IPL title after a near-playoff miss last season.

Key Points: Delhi Capitals Reveal New Jersey for IPL 2026

  • New tiger-striped design
  • Features women's team captain
  • Axar Patel leads revamped squad
  • Aims to end trophy drought
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'Tigers are ready': Delhi Capitals unveil new jersey ahead of IPL 2026

Delhi Capitals unveil a new tiger-striped jersey for IPL 2026, featuring captains Axar Patel and Jemimah Rodrigues. See the design and team outlook.

"This jersey celebrates our city, identity, and the fearless mindset we bring to the field. - Sunil Gupta"

New Delhi, March 19

Delhi Capitals have unveiled their new jersey ahead of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League, which is set to commence on March 28, 2026.

Capitals have maintained their iconic red and blue colour, but the centre pattern has changed. It is now a mixture of blue and red strips running from top to bottom. According to the franchise, the design draws inspiration from the fierce tiger spirit that defines both the team and the city it represents.

In a video released by the franchise on Thursday, Delhi Capitals women's team captain Jemimah Rodrigues joined hands with the men's team skipper Axar Patel in unveiling the new jersey. The video captures the spirit of the city and also features middle-order batter Nitish Rana, who was added to the squad in the IPL 2026 Auction.

Speaking on the occasion, the CEO of Delhi Capitals, Sunil Gupta, said, "This jersey celebrates our city, identity, and the fearless mindset we bring to the field."

"In a first for an IPL jersey launch campaign, we are also proud to feature our Women's team captain, Jemimah Rodrigues, as it reflects our commitment to building a unified Delhi Capitals culture across teams. Our Tigers in blue and red are ready, and we are looking forward to an exciting season ahead," he added.

With India's T20 World Cup 2026 champion Axar Patel as the leader, the Delhi Capitals team have experienced Indian players like KL Rahul and Kuldeep Yadav, along with Australia's premier bowler Mitchell Starc, who would give a tough fight to the opposition.

Delhi Capitals nearly missed a playoff berth in the last season. They finished in 5th position by registering seven wins in 14 matches. They have never won an IPL trophy, and the team will look to end their quest in the 19th season.

According to the 20-match schedule released by the BCCI, Delhi Capitals will start their campaign against the Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 1.

- IANS

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Priya S
Jersey is nice, but I'm more excited about the squad! Axar as captain after a World Cup win, KL Rahul back in form, and Starc with the new ball... this looks promising. Hope this is finally our year. The playoff miss last season still hurts.
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Rohit P
Respectfully, I think the franchise focuses too much on branding and jerseys. The real issue is the middle-order consistency and death bowling. We have the stars on paper every year but falter in crunch moments. Actions on the field matter more than the stripes on the shirt.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in Delhi, the campaign video gave me goosebumps! Seeing Jemimah and Axar together truly shows a united front. The design with vertical stripes is sleek and modern. Can't wait to see it in action at the Kotla!
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Vikram M
Good to see Nitish Rana getting highlighted. He's a solid domestic performer. Starting against LSG in Lucknow is a tough opener, but if Starc and Kuldeep fire, we can set the tone early. The jersey launch hype is good, but now deliver the trophy, boys! 💪
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Kavya N
The tiger motif is powerful! Delhi needs that fierce energy. Just hoping the management backs the players throughout the season and doesn't make too many changes. Stability is key. All the best to Axar and the team. Bring it home! 🏆

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