Maharashtra batter Sahil Parakh made his Indian Premier League debut for Delhi Capitals, in an IPL 2026 game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday in New Delhi.
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DC skipper Axar Patel confirmed at the toss that Parakh will replace Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka at the top of the order.
Parakh, a left-handed batter and a leg spinner, was picked by DC in the IPL 2026 auction for Rs. 30 lakh.
The 18-year-old was part of India’s under-19 squad, scoring an unbeaten hundred (109 off just 75 balls) against Australia in 2024.
Parakh shone in the Maharashtra Premier League in 2025. Representing Eagle Titans Nashik, he scored 202 runs at an impressive strike rate of 177.19.
Published on Apr 27, 2026
