Mukesh Kumar has quietly become one of Delhi Capitals’ most bankable quicks, turning three seasons at the Arun Jaitley Stadium into a story of relentless improvement. Across 32 bowling innings since his 2023 debut, the Bengal seamer has snapped 36 wickets—one every 17.67 balls—showing a knack for breaking partnerships exactly when the team needs it. With four three-wicket hauls already in the bag and a best of 4-fer, Mukesh has proved that pace and precision can thrive even on the batting-friendly tracks of IPL 2025. While his economy sits at 10.4 runs per over, it’s the impact that counts: 1,102 runs conceded off 636 deliveries, but those 36 wickets have swung matches Delhi’s way more often than not. A handy lower-order bat who has faced 18 balls and scored 10 runs, Mukesh’s real value lies where the stumps fly. Keep an eye on him—he’s only getting started.

Ajinkya Rahane IPL journey spans 17 seasons, 183 innings and a mountain of 5,032 runs that have come off 4,025 balls at a brisk strike-rate of 125. The Mumbai-born right-hander has punished bowlers for 514 fours and 123 sixes, crossing fifty 33 times and reaching three figures on two memorable occasions, the highest being an unbeaten 105. After stints with Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiant, Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, he is back with Kolkata Knight Riders for IPL 2025. While Rahane has rolled his arm over only once in the league, picking up a solitary wicket in a six-ball cameo that cost five runs, he remains celebrated as one of the league’s most technically sound and consistent top-order batsmen.

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