Delhi Capitals

The Delhi Capitals have been a consistent presence in the Indian Premier League (IPL) since its inception in 2008. Initially known as the Delhi Daredevils, the franchise has often been labeled as perennial underachievers, despite their consistent participation in the league.

The team's early years were marked by promising starts but disappointing finishes. They reached the semi-finals in the first two seasons but failed to capitalize on the momentum. In 2012 and 2019, they qualified for the playoffs but couldn't progress further. A significant turning point came in 2020 when they reached the final for the first time, though they ultimately lost to the Mumbai Indians. The following year, they topped the league stage but were eliminated in the playoffs.

In December 2018, the franchise underwent a rebranding, adopting the name Delhi Capitals. This rebranding seemed to bring a fresh perspective, as the team qualified for the playoffs in 2019 and 2021. However, the last three seasons have been less fruitful, with the team finishing outside the top four in each instance.

As the IPL gears up for the upcoming season, the Delhi Capitals are facing significant changes. They have appointed Hemang Badani as their new head coach, replacing Ricky Ponting. Additionally, they have released their marquee player, Rishabh Pant. The franchise has retained key players like Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, and Abhishek Porel. With a significant amount of money in their purse, the Delhi Capitals will be looking to strengthen their squad through the upcoming mega auction.

Despite their past struggles, the Delhi Capitals remain a team with immense potential. With a new coaching staff and a revamped squad, they will be hoping to break the jinx and finally clinch the IPL title.

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Rodrigues has scored 507 runs in 27 matches for DC at a strike rate of 139.66 with three half-centuries. (BCCI Photo)

Jemimah Rodrigues named new Delhi Capitals captain ahead of WPL 2026

December 23, 2025 6:38 pm

Jemimah Rodrigues will take over from Meg Lanning, who was released by the three-time finalists before the auction.

IPL 2026 Auction Sold and Unsold Players Full List: (BCCI Photo)

IPL 2026 Auction: The full list of sold and unsold players in the IPL Auction

December 17, 2025 9:05 am

IPL Sold Players, Unsold Players Full List for Auction 2026: Check out full list of sold and unsold players in the 2026 IPL Auction

Delhi Capitals Team Players List, Squad for IPL 2026

DC IPL Team 2026 Players List: Delhi Capitals full squad, retained and released players list

December 16, 2025 9:11 pm

IPL DC Team Auction 2026 Players List, Squad: Delhi Capitals full squad, and Players List updated during the IPL 2026 Auction in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

IPL Auction 2026: Punjab Kings may have the easiest night in Abu Dhabi during the auction process. (BCCI)

IPL Auction 2026: What do Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings need?

December 16, 2025 11:41 am

IPL Auction 2026: With only a limited purse available the four franchises have contrasting expectations from the auction to take place at Abu Dhabi on Tuesday

DC Team WPL 2026 Players List: Delhi Capitals Women’s complete players list, squad; Wolvaardt, Sree Charani & Sneh Rana go to DC

November 27, 2025 9:04 pm

Delhi Capitals Team WPL 2026 Complete Player List, Squad: Check out the complete player list of the Delhi Capitals.

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'Delhi Capitals has best spin attack but will be in trouble without solid opener': Aakash Chopra

November 18, 2025 5:39 pm

Aside from du Plessis and Fraser-McGurk, Donovan Ferreira was traded out to Rajasthan Royals, while Sediqullah Atal, Manvanth Kumar, Mohit Sharma, and Darshan Nalkande were released.

Tristan Stubbs and KL Rahul of Delhi Capitals after their IPL 2025 win over Rajasthan Royals in a Super Over. (PHOTO: Sportzpics for IPL)

DC Retained and Released Players IPL 2026: Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk released; Full list Delhi Capitals players; Purse & slot remaining

November 15, 2025 5:42 pm

Delhi Capitals Retained Complete Player List with Price for IPL 2026: The 2025 season promised much initially but delivered less as Delhi's campaign progressed.

Axar Patel slams captaincy perceptions: 'people say he doesn't speak English, he is not captain material!'

November 13, 2025 8:43 am

In an interaction with The Indian Express, ahead of first Test against South Africa, Axar brought up the notions about a player's perceived personality that is not based about his cricketing skills but vague "personality" traits and "English" speaking abilities

Axar Patel interview: 'I don’t like to be called daring... I prepare so well that I am confident'

November 13, 2025 9:56 am

All-rounder says doing his homework helps him stay calm and in control when it is crunch time.

Mitchell Starc on not returning to IPL 2025: I’m comfortable with my decision and how I felt about the whole situation and how it was handled

June 06, 2025 9:39 pm

Starc did acknowledge that he took a similar decision at the time of Champions Trophy 2025 where India did not travel to Pakistan for their games instead played them in UAE