Delhi Capitals’ pace spearhead Mitchell Starc will remain sidelined for the team’s next three IPL 2026 matches as he continues to recover from dual injuries to his shoulder and elbow.
Matches Missed
Starc was already ruled out of Delhi’s first two matches of the season, in which the team defeated the Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. He will now also miss the upcoming games against:
- Gujarat Titans – April 8
- Chennai Super Kings – April 11
- Royal Challengers Bangalore – April 18
During his absence, Delhi’s pace attack is led by Mukesh Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, and T. Natarajan, who will continue to spearhead the bowling strategy.
Expected Return
Mitchell Starc is anticipated to rejoin the team around April 20, making it likely that he will feature against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 21. The Australian left-arm pacer’s recovery timeline has been extended due to the simultaneous shoulder and elbow injuries, necessitating careful rehabilitation before returning to competitive play.
