DP World ILT20 • Season 5
Dubai Capitals Squad 2026
The Dubai Capitals squad for DP World ILT20 Season 5 combines four players confirmed before the auction with 18 additions secured during the 2026 player auction and accelerated rounds.
Season 5 Squad
Dubai Capitals Players for ILT20 2026
Dubai Capitals entered the Season 5 player auction with Marcus Stoinis, Mustafizur Rahman, Noor Ahmad and Rovman Powell already confirmed.
The franchise then added 18 players through the 1 October 2026 auction and accelerated stage, creating a 22-player post-auction squad. The table below shows the current players, recruitment route and auction price where applicable.
Full Players List
Dubai Capitals Squad 2026
The current Season 5 squad combines returning players, pre-auction signings, regular auction purchases, one RTM signing and accelerated-round additions.
PLAYER |
SQUAD ROUTE |
AUCTION PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Marcus Stoinis | Pre-Auction Signing | — |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Returning Player | — |
| Noor Ahmad | Pre-Auction Signing | — |
| Rovman Powell | Returning Player | — |
| Faf du Plessis | Auction | $300,000 |
| Dasun Shanaka | Auction | $100,000 |
| Max Holden | Auction | $100,000 |
| Aayan Khan | Auction | $95,000 |
| Hassan Khan | Auction | $90,000 |
| Phil Salt | Auction | $80,000 |
| Sediqullah Atal | Auction | $70,000 |
| Mark Adair | Auction | $55,000 |
| Karim Janat | Auction | $40,000 |
| Haider Ali | Auction | $38,000 |
| Zuhaib Zubair | Auction | $26,000 |
| Darwish Rasooli | Auction | $10,000 |
| Muhammad Arfan | Auction | $10,000 |
| Matthew Potts | Auction | $10,000 |
| Anudeep Chenthamara | Auction | $10,000 |
| Usman Najeeb | RTM | $10,000 |
| Tom Moores | Accelerated Round | $40,000 |
| Luke Wood | Accelerated Round | $40,000 |
Before the Auction
Dubai Capitals Pre-Auction Players
Four players formed the Dubai Capitals’ initial Season 5 group before the player auction.
Auction Highlights
Dubai Capitals’ Biggest 2026 Auction Buys
$300,000
Faf du Plessis
Dubai Capitals’ highest-priced purchase of the Season 5 auction.
$100,000
Dasun Shanaka
One of the Capitals’ major experienced international additions.
$100,000
Max Holden
Secured during the main player auction for Season 5.
$95,000
Aayan Khan
One of the Capitals’ leading UAE-player investments in the auction.
Squad Construction
How Dubai Capitals Built the Season 5 Squad
4
Players confirmed before the auction
18
Players added through the auction
1
Player secured using RTM
2
Accelerated-round additions
Right to Match
Dubai Capitals RTM Signing
Dubai Capitals used the Right to Match mechanism during the later stages of the Season 5 auction.
Usman Najeeb
$10,000
Late Auction Additions
Dubai Capitals Accelerated-Round Signings
Dubai Capitals completed their late auction activity by adding Tom Moores and Luke Wood during the accelerated stage.
Tom Moores
$40,000
Luke Wood
$40,000
Season 5 Additions
Notable New Names in the Dubai Capitals Squad
Faf du Plessis is the standout auction addition after joining for $300,000. The Capitals also added Phil Salt, Dasun Shanaka, Max Holden and Sediqullah Atal to strengthen their batting options.
Aayan Khan, Hassan Khan, Mark Adair, Karim Janat, Matthew Potts, Luke Wood and other additions give the squad further all-round and bowling depth heading into Season 5.
Current squad status
This page reflects the Dubai Capitals’ current post-auction Season 5 squad. The roster may still change through permitted wildcard, replacement or subsequent official player changes.
More Dubai Capitals Information
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FAQs
Dubai Capitals Squad 2026 FAQs
How many players are in the Dubai Capitals squad for 2026?
The current post-auction Dubai Capitals squad contains 22 players for DP World ILT20 Season 5.
Which players were confirmed before the auction?
Marcus Stoinis and Noor Ahmad were pre-auction signings, while Mustafizur Rahman and Rovman Powell returned to the Dubai Capitals squad.
Who was Dubai Capitals’ most expensive Season 5 auction signing?
Faf du Plessis was Dubai Capitals’ highest-priced auction purchase at $300,000.
How much did Dubai Capitals pay for Phil Salt?
Dubai Capitals signed Phil Salt for $80,000 in the Season 5 player auction.
Who did Dubai Capitals sign through RTM?
Dubai Capitals used the Right to Match mechanism to secure Usman Najeeb for $10,000.
Who joined Dubai Capitals in the accelerated round?
Tom Moores and Luke Wood joined Dubai Capitals during the accelerated stage, both for $40,000.
Can the Dubai Capitals squad still change?
Yes. The current list reflects the post-auction squad and may still change through permitted wildcard, replacement or other official roster moves.
Last updated:
1 October 2026
This page reflects the Dubai Capitals squad following the DP World ILT20 Season 5 player auction.
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