Written by: Ankit Yadav
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The Delhi Capitals IPL team is one of the original teams in the IPL, previously known as Delhi Daredevils.  Based in Delhi, this team’s young talents and experienced players have attracted attention. 

They haven’t won the IPL title but have come close and continue improving each season. This article will cover everything you need to know about the Delhi Capitals. We will explore the current squad, the key players, and the standout performances over the years. 

We will also look at the records the team and its players set, giving a complete picture of their journey so far.

Delhi Capitals – Current Owners & Squad

Delhi Capitals IPL Team Owners
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The Delhi Capitals are jointly owned by the GMR Group and the JSW Group, two major Indian business conglomerates. GMR Group has been part of the franchise since its inception, while JSW joined as a co-owner in 2018.

Current Squad For IPL 2025

Take a look at the current Delhi Capitals squad for IPL 2025:

DC Squad For IPL 2025

Captain: KL Rahul

Coach: Hemang Badani

Batters:

  • Jake Fraser-McGurk
  • Harry Brook
  • Tristan Stubbs
  • Faf du Plessis
  • Karun Nair

Wicketkeepers:

  • KL Rahul
  • Abishek Porel
  • Donovan Ferreria

Allrounders:

  • Axar Patel
  • Ashutosh Sharma
  • Sameer Rizvi
  • Darshan Nalkande
  • Vipraj Nigam
  • Ajay Mandal
  • Manvanth Kumar
  • Tripurana Vijay
  • Madhav Tiwari

Spinners:

  • Kuldeep Yadav

Fast Bowlers:

  • Mitchell Starc
  • Mukesh Kumar
  • T Natarajan
  • Mohit Sharma
  • Dushmantha Chameera

Delhi Capitals  (2008-2024): Team Records 

Delhi Capitals Team
Image Source: ibtimes

Since joining the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, Delhi Capitals have grown into a team known for its resilience and steady improvement. 

Although they faced challenges in the early years, the team’s focus on young talent and experienced international stars has made them strong competitors. 

This section covers Delhi Capitals’ journey from 2008 to 2024, highlighting key records, important milestones, and memorable stats showcasing their IPL progress.

1. Delhi Capitals Standings Every Year

Here’s the table summarizing Delhi Capitals’ positions and top performers in each IPL season:

YearPositionMost RunsMost Wickets
20084thGautam Gambhir (534)Yo Mahesh (16)
20093rdAB de Villiers (465)Ashish Nehra (19)
20105thVirender Sehwag (356)Amit Mishra (17)
201110thVirender Sehwag (424)Morne Morkel (13)
20123rdVirender Sehwag (495)Morne Morkel (25)
20139thDavid Warner (410)Umesh Yadav (16)
20148thJP Duminy (410)Imran Tahir (9)
20157thShreyas Iyer (439)Imran Tahir (15)
20166thQuinton de Kock (445)Chris Morris (13)
20176thSanju Samson (386)Pat Cummins (15)
20188thRishabh Pant (684)Trent Boult (18)
20193rdShikhar Dhawan (521)Kagiso Rabada (25)
20202ndShikhar Dhawan (618)Kagiso Rabada (30)
20213rd Shikhar Dhawan (587)Avesh Khan (24)
20225thDavid Warner (432)Kuldeep Yadav (21)
20239thDavid Warner (516)Mitchell Marsh (12)
20246thRishabh Pant (446)Khaleel Ahmed (17)

2. Most Runs For Delhi Capitals

These players are the top run-scorers for Delhi Capitals in IPL history, showcasing their significant contributions to the team’s success over the years.

PlayerMatchesRunsSpan
RR Pant11132842016-2024
DA Warner10925722009-2024
S Iyer8723752015-2021
V Sehwag7921742008-2013
S Dhawan6320662008-2021

3. Most Wickets For Delhi Capitals

These players are the top wicket-takers for Delhi Capitals in IPL history, showcasing their exceptional skills and significant contributions to the team’s success over the years.

PlayerMatchesWicketsSpan
Amit Mishra991062008-2021
Kagiso Rabada50762017-2021
Axar Patel82622019-2024
Anrich Nortje46602020-2024
Kuldeep Yadav39472022-2024

4. Highest Total

These are the top five highest team totals achieved by the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, showcasing their powerful batting performances over the years.

ScoreOversRun RateOppositionGroundMatch Date
257/420.012.85MIDelhi27-Apr-2024
231/420.011.55Kings XIDelhi23-Apr-2011
228/420.011.40KKRSharjah3-Oct-2020
224/420.011.20GTDelhi24-Apr-2024
221/820.011.05RRDelhi7-May-2024

  

5. Lowest Totals

These are the top five lowest team totals for the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, highlighting some of their challenging matches.

ScoreOversRun RateOppositionGroundMatch Date
6613.44.82MIDelhi6-May-2017
6717.13.90Kings XIMohali30-Apr-2017
8019.14.17SRHHyderabad4-May-2013
8317.34.74CSKDelhi18-Apr-2013
8415.45.36CSKAbu Dhabi21-Apr-2014

Delhi Capitals Records: Individual Records

Over the years, Delhi Capitals players have set impressive individual records that reflect their skill and dedication. From high scores to standout bowling performances, these achievements have played a big role in the team’s success. 

This section highlights the top individual records by Delhi Capitals players, celebrating the talent and memorable moments that have left a mark on the IPL.

1. Highest Individual Scores In A Match

These players have delivered some of the highest individual scores for Delhi Capitals in IPL matches, demonstrating their ability to perform exceptionally well in crucial games.

PlayerRunsAgainstVenueDate
Rishabh Pant128*SRHDelhi10-May-2018
Virender Sehwag119ChargersHyderabad05-May-2011
David Warner109*ChargersHyderabad10-May-2012
Quinton de Kock108RCBBengaluru17-Apr-2016
David Warner107*KKRDelhi29-Mar-2010

2. Best Bowling Figure In A Match

These players have delivered some of the best bowling performances in an innings for Delhi Capitals in IPL matches, showcasing their ability to take crucial wickets and maintain a tight economy rate.

PlayerRunsWktsOppositionVenueMatch Date
A Mishra175ChargersDelhi15-May-2008
A Mishra114Kings XIDelhi15-Apr-2016
Kuldeep Yadav144KKRWankhede28-Apr-2022
R Bhatia154ChargersDurban13-May-2009
JP Duminy174SRHVisakhapatnam18-Apr-2015

3. Most Centuries

Here’s a table of the top 5 players with the most Centuries in IPL for Delhi Capitals from 2008 to 2024:

PlayerCenturies
David Warner4
Shikhar Dhawan3
Rishabh Pant2
Virender Sehwag1
AB de Villiers1

4. Most 50+ Scores

These players have consistently performed well for Delhi Capitals, showcasing their ability to score fifties and significantly contribute to their team’s successes.

Player50+ Scores
DA Warner24
RR Pant19
S Dhawan18
V Sehwag18
SS Iyer16

5. Most Sixes

These players have consistently hit the most sixes for Delhi Capitals in IPL matches, showcasing their power-hitting ability and significant contributions to the team.

PlayerSixes
Rishabh Pant154
David Warner93
Shreyas Iyer88
Virender Sehwag85
Prithvi Shaw61

6. Most Fours

Here’s the table of the top 5 players with the most fours for Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) from 2008 to 2024:

PlayerFours
Rishabh Pant296
David Warner284
Virender Sehwag266
Prithvi Shaw238
Shikhar Dhawan229

7. Most Catches

These players have made significant contributions in the field for Delhi Capitals, showcasing their catching abilities and consistency.

PlayerMatchesCatches
Axar Patel8247
David Warner8940
Shreyas Iyer8734
Virender Sehwag7930
Shikhar Dhawan6327

8. Most Runs In A Season

This table highlights the top 5 players with the most runs in the IPL season for Delhi Capitals, showcasing their best performances in the IPL.

PlayerMatchesInningsRunsSeason
Rishabh Pant14146842018
Shikhar Dhawan17176182020
Shikhar Dhawan16165872021
Gautam Gambhir14145342008
Shikhar Dhawan16165212021

9. Most Wickets In A Season

These bowlers have consistently taken the most wickets in a single season for Delhi Capitals, showcasing their exceptional skills and significant contributions to the team.

PlayerMatchesInningsWicketsSeason
Kagiso Rabada1717302020
Kagiso Rabada1212252019
Morne Morkel1616252012
Avesh Khan1616242021
Anrich Nortje1616222021

10. Orange And Purple Caps

Since the Indian Premier League began, only one Delhi Capitals player has claimed the prestigious Purple Cap, awarded to the season’s highest wicket-taker. 

Kagiso Rabada achieved this feat in 2020, taking 30 wickets in 17 matches and showing his exceptional bowling skill throughout the tournament.

Delhi Capitals History Over The Years

Since joining the IPL in 2008, Delhi Capitals have had a journey filled with highs, lows, and constant evolution. Known for nurturing young talent and making bold choices, the team has transformed from underperformers to serious title contenders. 

Over the years, Delhi Capitals have created memorable moments that reflect their growth and resilience in the tournament.

Memorable Moments of Delhi Capitals:

  • 2008: Strong debut season, finishing in the top four and reaching the semi-finals in the first IPL season.
  • 2012: Finished as table-toppers in the league stage, showcasing a breakthrough performance with players like Virender Sehwag and David Warner.
  • 2018: The team rebranded from Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals, bringing fresh energy and a renewed focus.
  • 2019: Qualified for the playoffs after a seven-year gap, led by young stars like Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw.
  • 2020: Reached their first-ever IPL final, finishing as runners-up, with strong performances from Kagiso Rabada and Shikhar Dhawan.

Conclusion

Delhi Capitals’ journey in the IPL from 2008 to 2024 tells a story of growth, resilience, and change. With a mix of experienced stars and emerging players, they have created many memorable moments and thrilling matches for fans.

Even after not winning the IPL ever, Delhi Capitals have established themselves as strong contenders in recent years. With every season, they come closer to lifting the trophy, building excitement and hope among their supporters. 

Fans look forward to seeing Delhi Capitals do better in IPL 2025 and aim for their first IPL title. 

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About the Author

Meet Ankit Yadav, a dedicated cricket analyst at The Cricket Panda. Growing up playing street leagues and college tournaments, Ankit's love for cricket has been a lifelong journey. With a knack for numbers and a talent for data analysis, he brings a unique perspective to cricket reporting. At The Cricket Panda, Ankit combines his passion for cricket with his expertise in data analysis to provide fans with in-depth insights and comprehensive coverage of the sport.

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