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IPL franchise based in Delhi, formerly Delhi Daredevils
Founded as Delhi Daredevils, one of the original 8 IPL franchises
2008
Reached semi-finals in the first two IPL seasons
2008-2009
Rebranded from Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals
2018
Returned to playoffs under captain Shreyas Iyer
2019
Reached first and only IPL final, lost to Mumbai Indians
2020
| Captain | Tenure | Key Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Virender Sehwag | 2008-2012 | Inaugural captain |
| Shreyas Iyer | 2018-2020 | First IPL final (2020) |
| Rishabh Pant | 2021-present | Youngest DC captain |
The Delhi Capitals are a franchise cricket team based in Delhi that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL).1 The franchise was founded in 2008 as one of the original eight teams in the inaugural IPL season.2 The team played under the name Delhi Daredevils from 2008 until December 5, 2018, when it was officially rebranded as the Delhi Capitals.3
The franchise is jointly owned by the GMR Group and the JSW Group under a co-ownership arrangement.1 The team plays its home matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, a venue formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla Ground.1 The stadium was renamed in 2019 in honour of the late Indian politician and cricket administrator Arun Jaitley.1
Delhi Daredevils entered the IPL in 2008 with Virender Sehwag as their inaugural captain, a role he held from 2008 through 2012.4 The franchise showed early promise by reaching the semi-finals in both 2008 and 2009.2 After those initial seasons, the team struggled to replicate that form and failed to qualify for the playoffs in most subsequent years under the Daredevils name.2 The franchise cycled through multiple captains during this period, reflecting persistent inconsistency in on-field results.4
On December 5, 2018, the franchise announced its rebranding from Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals, adopting a new identity and logo.3 The name change coincided with a shift in the team's fortunes under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer.2 In the 2019 season, Delhi Capitals qualified for the playoffs for the first time in seven years.2
The 2020 season represented the franchise's best-ever IPL campaign.2 Under Shreyas Iyer's leadership, Delhi Capitals advanced through the playoffs to reach their first IPL final.1 They faced the Mumbai Indians in the title match, held in Dubai during the COVID-relocated season, and lost.2 This remains the only IPL final appearance in the franchise's history as of 2024.1
Following Shreyas Iyer's shoulder injury, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was appointed captain of the Delhi Capitals.4 Pant became one of the youngest captains in IPL history and has led the side in multiple subsequent seasons.4 Despite his leadership, the franchise has not yet returned to an IPL final.2
Delhi Capitals have never won an IPL championship.1 Across all seasons played under both the Daredevils and Capitals names, the franchise's sole final appearance came in 2020.2 The team remains one of the original eight IPL franchises still seeking their maiden title.1
The Delhi Capitals are a franchise cricket team based in Delhi that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL).1 The franchise was founded in 2008 as one of the original eight teams in the inaugural IPL season.2 The team played under the name Delhi Daredevils from 2008 until December 5, 2018, when it was officially rebranded as the Delhi Capitals.3
Founded as Delhi Daredevils, one of the original 8 IPL franchises
2008
Reached semi-finals in the first two IPL seasons
2008-2009
Rebranded from Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals
2018
Returned to playoffs under captain Shreyas Iyer
2019
Reached first and only IPL final, lost to Mumbai Indians
2020
| Captain | Tenure | Key Achievement |
|---|---|---|
| Virender Sehwag | 2008-2012 | Inaugural captain |
| Shreyas Iyer | 2018-2020 | First IPL final (2020) |
| Rishabh Pant | 2021-present | Youngest DC captain |
The franchise is jointly owned by the GMR Group and the JSW Group under a co-ownership arrangement.1 The team plays its home matches at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, a venue formerly known as Feroz Shah Kotla Ground.1 The stadium was renamed in 2019 in honour of the late Indian politician and cricket administrator Arun Jaitley.1
Delhi Daredevils entered the IPL in 2008 with Virender Sehwag as their inaugural captain, a role he held from 2008 through 2012.4 The franchise showed early promise by reaching the semi-finals in both 2008 and 2009.2 After those initial seasons, the team struggled to replicate that form and failed to qualify for the playoffs in most subsequent years under the Daredevils name.2 The franchise cycled through multiple captains during this period, reflecting persistent inconsistency in on-field results.4
On December 5, 2018, the franchise announced its rebranding from Delhi Daredevils to Delhi Capitals, adopting a new identity and logo.3 The name change coincided with a shift in the team's fortunes under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer.2 In the 2019 season, Delhi Capitals qualified for the playoffs for the first time in seven years.2
The 2020 season represented the franchise's best-ever IPL campaign.2 Under Shreyas Iyer's leadership, Delhi Capitals advanced through the playoffs to reach their first IPL final.1 They faced the Mumbai Indians in the title match, held in Dubai during the COVID-relocated season, and lost.2 This remains the only IPL final appearance in the franchise's history as of 2024.1
Following Shreyas Iyer's shoulder injury, wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was appointed captain of the Delhi Capitals.4 Pant became one of the youngest captains in IPL history and has led the side in multiple subsequent seasons.4 Despite his leadership, the franchise has not yet returned to an IPL final.2
Delhi Capitals have never won an IPL championship.1 Across all seasons played under both the Daredevils and Capitals names, the franchise's sole final appearance came in 2020.2 The team remains one of the original eight IPL franchises still seeking their maiden title.1
