IPL franchise since 2008
Delhi, the Capital City
Delhi Capitals
Home ground: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Latest updates
- Axar Patel says he will continue as DC captain
Axar said he will lead Delhi Capitals despite Rishabh Pant's return, and promised Pant full freedom.
Source: Yahoo Sports - Retention deadline moved to 17 November
The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
Source: IANS - Natarajan returns to SRH, Zeeshan Ansari joins DC
The IPL confirmed the swap. Natarajan moves at Rs 5 crore, down from Rs 10.75 crore, and Ansari joins at Rs 40 lakh.
Source: IPL - Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals
The IPL confirmed the trade that sends Pant to DC for Rs 15 crore and Kuldeep Yadav to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 13.5 crore.
Source: IPL
Squad
- APAxar PatelCaptain, all-rounder
- KRKL RahulWicketkeeper-batter
- RPRishabh PantWicketkeeper-batterTrade from LSG
- MSMitchell StarcFast bowler
- TSTristan StubbsBatter
- TNT NatarajanFast bowlerTrade to SRH, 14 Oct
- ZAZeeshan AnsariLeg-spinnerTrade from SRH, 14 Oct
- APAbhishek PorelWicketkeeper-batter
- SRSameer RizviBatter
- LNLungi NgidiFast bowler
- KNKarun NairBatter
Provisional squad. It is updated after the retention deadline and the auction.
Upcoming fixtures
Fixtures appear here once the IPL 2027 schedule is added.
Latest results
Results appear here once matches are played.
Team stats
Last season: IPL 2026, 6th place, 14 points
Season stats fill in as matches are added.
Leadership
Roles for IPL 2027 are confirmed after the retention deadline.
Titles
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Our journeyDelhi Capitals (DC) are one of the IPL franchises still waiting for a first title. They reached one final, in 2020. The franchise is based in Delhi, plays at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and has been part of the league since the first season in 2008.
This page covers the history, the 2026 season, Rishabh Pant's return and the IPL 2027 window. It is updated as the news moves, and the dated Update Log at the bottom shows what changed and when.
Team at a glance
| Team | Delhi Capitals (DC) |
| In the IPL since | 2008 (inaugural season, as Delhi Daredevils) |
| Based in | Delhi |
| Home ground | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| IPL titles | 0 (runners-up in 2020) |
| Owners | JSW Group and GMR Group |
| Captain | Axar Patel in IPL 2026 |
| Head coach | Hemang Badani led the coaching staff in 2026 |
| Latest season | IPL 2026: 6th place, 14 points |
| Official accounts | Instagram @delhicapitals, X @DelhiCapitals |
Social Media Stats
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @delhicapitals | |
| X | @DelhiCapitals |
History of Delhi Capitals
The franchise started in 2008 as Delhi Daredevils and was renamed Delhi Capitals in 2019. It is owned jointly by the JSW Group and the GMR Group. DC reached the final in 2020 and lost to Mumbai Indians.
Rishabh Pant's return
On 23 June the IPL confirmed a trade that sent Rishabh Pant from Lucknow Super Giants to Delhi Capitals for Rs 15 crore, and Kuldeep Yadav the other way for Rs 13.5 crore. Pant had been listed at Rs 27 crore at LSG, so the trade fee is well below that headline price. Pant has not been named captain, and Axar Patel has said he will continue as captain.
The 2026 season
- Result: DC finished 6th with 14 points and missed the playoffs.
- Top scorer: KL Rahul scored 593 runs in the league stage.
- Last game: DC beat Kolkata Knight Riders in the final league match, with Rahul making 60 off 30 balls.
DC milestones
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2008 | First season, as Delhi Daredevils |
| 2019 | Renamed Delhi Capitals |
| 2020 | Lost the final to Mumbai Indians |
| 2026 | Sixth, with 14 points |
Who plays for DC?
Axar Patel captains the side, and KL Rahul scored 593 runs in the 2026 league stage. Rishabh Pant returned from Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 15 crore, with Kuldeep Yadav going the other way. Leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari joined from Sunrisers Hyderabad, and T Natarajan went back there. Mitchell Starc and Tristan Stubbs are also in the squad.
Owners
Delhi Capitals are owned jointly by the JSW Group and the GMR Group.
IPL 2027: what has changed so far
- Pant returns: DC traded Kuldeep Yadav to LSG to bring him back.
- Head coach: Hemang Badani led the coaching staff in 2026.
- Captaincy: Axar Patel has said he will continue as captain, and has promised Rishabh Pant full freedom.
- Natarajan trade (14 October): T Natarajan returns to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Rs 5 crore, down from Rs 10.75 crore, and leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari joins DC at Rs 40 lakh.
- Key dates: the retention deadline is 17 November (the BCCI moved it from 15 November) and the mini-auction is on 16 December in Goa.
FAQs
Has Delhi Capitals won the IPL?
No. DC have reached one final, in 2020, and lost to Mumbai Indians.
Is Rishabh Pant back at Delhi Capitals?
Yes. The IPL confirmed his trade to DC on 23 June 2026, with Kuldeep Yadav moving to LSG.
Who is the DC captain?
Axar Patel, who has said he will continue as captain in IPL 2027.
Where does DC play its home matches?
At the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Which players did DC trade in 2026?
Rishabh Pant and Zeeshan Ansari came in, while Kuldeep Yadav went to Lucknow Super Giants and T Natarajan to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Update Log
November 7, 2026: Axar Patel says he will continue as DC captain. Axar said he will lead Delhi Capitals despite Rishabh Pant's return, and promised Pant full freedom.
November 2, 2026: Retention deadline moved to 17 November. The BCCI extended the deadline by two days because of an India ODI on 15 November. The mini-auction is still on 16 December in Goa.
October 14, 2026: Natarajan returns to SRH, Zeeshan Ansari joins DC. The IPL confirmed the swap. Natarajan moves at Rs 5 crore, down from Rs 10.75 crore, and Ansari joins at Rs 40 lakh.
June 23, 2026: Rishabh Pant returns to Delhi Capitals. The IPL confirmed the trade that sends Pant to DC for Rs 15 crore and Kuldeep Yadav to Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 13.5 crore.