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Overview
Official Team Site: Delhi Capitals
Social Media Handle:
- Facebook: DelhiCapitalsOfficial
- Twitter: @DelhiCapitals
- Instagram: delhicapitals
Owner: GMR Sports Pvt. Ltd & JSW Sports Pvt Ltd
Coach: Ricky Ponting
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium
Captain: David Warner
Delhi Capitals is a franchise cricket team that represents the city of Delhi in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team was founded in 2008 and was previously known as Delhi Daredevils. However, in 2018, the team was renamed Delhi Capitals, and since then, they have been trying to make a mark in the IPL.
Delhi Capitals is currently owned by the GMR Group and the JSW Group, with the former being the majority owner. The team is led by young and dynamic captain Rishabh Pant, who took over the reins from Shreyas Iyer mid-season in 2021 due to an injury.
The team has a good mix of experienced and young players, with the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Steve Smith, and Ravichandran Ashwin bringing in the experience, while Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, and Rishabh Pant bring in the youthfulness and energy. The team also has some exciting overseas players such as Marcus Stoinis, Kagiso Rabada, and Chris Woakes.
Delhi Capitals have made it to the playoffs of the IPL on five occasions, but they are yet to win the coveted trophy. However, under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, the team has shown a lot of promise in recent years, and they finished runners-up in the 2020 season, losing to the Mumbai Indians in the final.
One of the reasons for Delhi Capitals’ recent success has been their focus on building a strong team culture. The team’s head coach, Ricky Ponting, is a former Australian cricket legend who brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the team. He has been instrumental in instilling a sense of belief and confidence in the team, which has translated into some excellent performances on the field.
Another reason for Delhi Capitals’ success has been their focus on developing young talent. The team has invested in the likes of Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, and Shreyas Iyer, who have all gone on to become key players for the team. Delhi Capitals also has a strong scouting system, which helps them identify and sign promising young players.
In conclusion, Delhi Capitals is a team that has shown a lot of promise in recent years. With a strong mix of experienced and young players, a focus on team culture, and a commitment to developing young talent, the team has all the ingredients for success. While winning the IPL trophy remains their ultimate goal, Delhi Capitals have already made their mark as a team that is capable of competing with the best in the league.
Schedule
IPL 2023 DC Schedule
| Match. No | Date | Match | Venue | Time(IST) |
| 3 | April 1, 2023 | LSG vs DC | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 7 | April 4, 2023 | DC vs GT | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 11 | April 8, 2023 | RR vs DC | Guwahati | 3:30 PM |
| 16 | April 11, 2023 | DC vs MI | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 20 | April 15, 2023 | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru | 3:30 PM |
| 28 | April 20, 2023 | DC vs KKR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 34 | April 24, 2023 | SRH vs DC | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 40 | April 29, 2023 | DC vs SRH | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 44 | May 2, 2023 | GT vs DC | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 50 | May 6, 2023 | DC vs RCB | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 55 | May 10, 2023 | CSK vs DC | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 59 | May 13, 2023 | DC vs PBKS | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 64 | May 17, 2023 | PBKS vs DC | Dharamshala | 7:30 PM |
| 67 | May 20, 2023 | DC vs CSK | Delhi | 3:30 PM |
Results
| Match. No | Date | Match | Venue | Results |
| 3 | April 1, 2023 | LSG vs DC | Lucknow | |
| 7 | April 4, 2023 | DC vs GT | Delhi | |
| 11 | April 8, 2023 | RR vs DC | Guwahati | |
| 16 | April 11, 2023 | DC vs MI | Delhi | |
| 20 | April 15, 2023 | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru | |
| 28 | April 20, 2023 | DC vs KKR | Delhi | |
| 34 | April 24, 2023 | SRH vs DC | Hyderabad | |
| 40 | April 29, 2023 | DC vs SRH | Delhi | |
| 44 | May 2, 2023 | GT vs DC | Ahmedabad | |
| 50 | May 6, 2023 | DC vs RCB | Delhi | |
| 55 | May 10, 2023 | CSK vs DC | Chennai | |
| 59 | May 13, 2023 | DC vs PBKS | Delhi | |
| 64 | May 17, 2023 | PBKS vs DC | Dharamshala | |
| 67 | May 20, 2023 | DC vs CSK | Delhi |
Squad
- Rishabh Pant
- David Warner (Captain)
- Prithvi Shaw
- Rovman Powell
- Axar Patel
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti
- Lalit Yadav
- Mitchell Marsh
- Pravin Dubey
- Ripal Patel
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Vicky Ostwal
- Yash Dhull
- Aman Khan
- Anrich Nortje
- Chetan Sakariya
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Lungi Ngidi
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Phil Salt
- Ishant Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
- Manish Pandey
- Rilee Rossouw