A star batter from England, Ben Duckett is a flamboyant left-handed opening batter known for his relentless intent and innovative strokeplay. The English International has redefined the role of an opener with a high-risk, high-reward approach, utilizing a vast array of sweeps and reverse-sweeps to dismantle both pace and spin. He has an impressive strike rate of 153.20 in T20Is which is a testament of the quality he brings in. Recognizing his ability to provide rapid starts, Delhi Capitals picked acquired him at a base price of INR 2 Crore at the TATA IPL Auction 2026. His inclusion adds significant firepower to the DC top order, offering a perfect left-handed foil to the team's existing batting core. As the Capitals chase their maiden title, Duckett’s fearless mentality and knack for capitalizing on the powerplay will be crucial in setting the platform for the middle-order finishers to thrive.