Delhi Capitals Cricket Team

Ricky Ponting: Mumbai turned up and played a great game when it mattered

Captain Shreyas Iyer wants Capitals to improve in powerplay with both bat and ball
May 02, 2024

What they said: Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Pandya brothers react to Mumbai's fifth title win

Players hail Mumbai's 'hunger' and their support staff for their success
May 07, 2024

IPL 2020 final, Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the IPL 2020 final
May 07, 2024

'If there's a team Mumbai Indians wouldn't want to play in the final, it would be us' - Ricky Ponting

Powerplay batting has been Delhi Capitals' problem, but Marcus Stoinis opening might have solved that, says the head coach
May 02, 2024

Rohit Sharma: 'There will be a bit of psychological advantage' for Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians captain says Trent Boult on the road to recovery; Hardik Pandya still not comfortable bowling
May 07, 2024

Just 40 good overs

Mumbai, four-time winners, have won all their three games against Capitals, who are in their first final
May 08, 2024

Talking Points: Should Rashid Khan have bowled in the powerplay?

Also, why did Capitals go against the trend and choose to bat first? And should Williamson have attacked more?
May 04, 2024

Dhawan, Hetmyer, Stoinis and Rabada take Delhi Capitals to their first IPL final

Kane Williamson fifty in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad get knocked out in Qualifier 2
May 04, 2024

IPL 2020, Qualifier 2, Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

ESPNcricinfo's updates from Qualifier 2 of IPL 2020
May 05, 2024

Delhi Capitals must fit Shimron Hetmyer in their XI, and give him complete freedom

The Capitals can't play the same kind of cricket they have in recent times and hope for different results
May 02, 2024

Tactics Board: Marcus Stoinis the opener, and shaking things up for David Warner and Rashid Khan

Sunrisers Hyderabad are the form team, but Delhi Capitals can create a ripple, if they play it right
May 02, 2024

Floundering Capitals come up against in-form Sunrisers in knockout bout

Sunrisers have already beaten Capitals twice this season, but they have middle-order worries of their own
May 04, 2024

Talking Points: Why did Delhi Capitals hold back Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada?

Also, Rohit's IPL playoff struggles continue, but Mumbai neutralise Axar's threat
May 02, 2024

Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya lead rampant Mumbai Indians into final

Battered Delhi Capitals will have another go in second Qualifier
May 07, 2024

IPL 2020, Qualifier, Match Highlights: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals

ESPNcricinfo's updates from Qualifier 1 of IPL 2020
May 07, 2024

Qualifier 1 tactics board: Boult's powerplay bowling, Pant vs Bumrah, and other key match-ups

What Mumbai and Capitals need to do to secure a spot in the IPL 2020 final: for starters, win the toss and bowl
May 06, 2024

Mumbai Indians' batting gives them edge in clash of two top bowling attacks

They also come into the Qualifier against the Delhi Capitals with the experience of more success in the IPL playoffs
May 07, 2024

Australians at the IPL: David Warner times it right, Steven Smith departs and two big names dropped

Pat Cummins hit form in the final stretch but it wasn't quite enough for KKR as David Warner's team put together three wins on the bounce
May 02, 2024

Shreyas Iyer: 'Smiles back on our faces after the four consecutive losses'

Delhi Capitals' captain says his team can deal with the challenge of Mumbai Indians as they are a "fearless and amazing bunch of boys"
May 02, 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore 'could be more brave with the bat' - Kohli

He says qualification to the playoffs could finally free his players up
May 06, 2024

Talking Points: What is the secret to Devdutt Padikkal's success this IPL?

Also, why didn't the Capitals try to knock the Royal Challengers out?
May 07, 2024

Dhawan, Rahane fifties seal second place for Capitals; RCB make playoffs too

Anrich Nortje, who won the Player-of-the-Match award took three wickets for the Capitals in the first innings
May 07, 2024

IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 55th game of IPL 2020
May 03, 2024

How Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad can make the IPL playoffs

Four teams, three spots, two games - it's all going down to the wire
May 06, 2024

IPL 2020 scenarios: Kings XI's defeat marginally simplifies things for KKR, Royals in their must-win clash

Kings XI's defeat to CSK has improved the qualification chances of RCB and Capitals
May 02, 2024

Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore walk the playoff tightrope

Winner goes through and gets two shots at a spot in the final. Loser goes to pray
May 08, 2024

Delhi Capitals 'are feeling the pressure' - Assistant coach Kaif after fourth straight loss

Also says injuries to Ishant and Mishra have affected the team in the second half of the league phase
May 06, 2024

Why did Mumbai pick Jayant Yadav for Hardik Pandya?

Also: why did the Capitals leave out Axar Patel, their most economical bowler this season?
May 07, 2024

Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult run through Delhi Capitals

Ishan Kishan dominated a chase of 111 with an unbeaten 47-ball 72
May 07, 2024

IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 51st match of IPL 2020
May 07, 2024

Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions

Fantasy predictions for the IPL 2020 game between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals
May 07, 2024

Mumbai Indians stand in the way of Delhi Capitals' playoff spot

Mumbai will look to confirm a top-two spot in the points table
May 07, 2024

IPL 2020 scenarios: Mumbai safe, but six teams battle for three playoff spots

Among the seven teams, no one apart from CSK is out - or safe - yet
May 04, 2024

Talking Points - Did Delhi Capitals underestimate Wriddhiman Saha?

Also, Rabada has failed to take a single wicket in the powerplay this season. Why is that?
May 04, 2024

Saha and Warner thump Capitals and keep Sunrisers' season alive

Rashid Khan, meanwhile, produced the most economical spell of IPL 2020, finishing with 4-0-7-3
May 04, 2024

Stats - the Warner-Saha show, and a rare off-day for Rabada

A look at the records set by the Sunrisers Hyderabad opening pair against Delhi Capitals
May 04, 2024

IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 47th match of IPL 2020
May 04, 2024

Scenarios: Sunrisers need two wins and more; Capitals can be eliminated

Even if Sunrisers win all three remaining games, they will need other results to go their way to qualify
May 06, 2024
IPL 2020

Delhi Capitals face combination questions as race for playoffs heats up

The Sunrisers not only need to win their remaining three games, but also need other results to go their way
May 04, 2024

Australians at the IPL: Lean week for batsmen, Pat Cummins gets a haul, six-less Glenn Maxwell

A lean week for Australian batsmen, including a familiar dismissal for David Warner
May 04, 2024

Never, ever write off Sunil Narine

His success in the middle order has opened up possibilities for KKR in how to deploy Narine, the batsman
May 04, 2024

Why did Sunil Narine bat ahead of Eoin Morgan, and why did it work?

Also: why is Pant's strike rate so slow this season and why did Axar Patel bowl just one over?
May 04, 2024

Nitish Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy give Kolkata Knight Riders big win

Rana and Narine put up a strong partnership to spark a turnaround, and their bowlers roared into life to help them to a 59-run win
May 04, 2024

IPL 2020, Match Highlights - Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 42nd game of IPL 2020
May 06, 2024

Scenarios: Kolkata Knight Riders' fate in their own hands, but negative NRR could complicate playoff chances

Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, could qualify with even just one win from their remaining matches
May 02, 2024

Kagiso Rabada: I have a 'social responsibility' to fight for 'right causes'

Fast bowler talks about the BLM movement and what he learned from Nelson Mandela
May 06, 2024

Russell, Narine, 84 for 8 - Kolkata Knight Riders are in a hole, and Delhi Capitals will look to keep them there

The Capitals won their earlier exchange, and are the table-toppers at this stage
May 04, 2024

Pooran, bowlers give Kings XI playoffs boost with third straight win

Shikhar Dhawan's second hundred in a row went in vain for the Capitals
May 04, 2024
IPL 2020

Did the Capitals err in not starting with Ashwin against Gayle?

Also, what is the reason behind Prithvi Shaw's recent struggles?
May 07, 2024

Rolling Report: Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Capitals, 38th match, IPL 2020

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 38th game of IPL 2020
May 04, 2024

Super(Over)charged Kings XI Punjab look to continue turnaround against pace-setters Delhi Capitals

The earlier meeting between the sides, the second game of the season, gave us the first Super Over of IPL 2020
May 04, 2024

Legspinner Praveen Dubey replaces injured Amit Mishra at Delhi Capitals

Dubey, along with Sandeep Lamichhane, is now the second legspinner in the Delhi Capitals squad
May 04, 2024

Australians at the IPL: Smith back in the groove, Warner's Super Over frustration and Cummins' runs

As the top four teams start to pull away in the IPL here's a look back at how the Australian contingent fared over the last week
May 04, 2024

Super Kings pay for letting Dhawan live a charmed life

According to ESPNCricinfo's Luck Index, at least two of the four chances the batsman enjoyed could've flipped the result
May 04, 2024

Why did Chennai Super Kings pick Ravindra Jadeja over Dwayne Bravo for the final over?

Also, how did Delhi Capitals bat so freely on that pitch?
May 04, 2024

Shikhar Dhawan's ton and Axar Patel's late assault power Capitals past CSK

A sloppy CSK dropped Dhawan four times on his way to his maiden T20 century
May 06, 2024

Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 34th match of IPL 2020, in Sharjah
May 06, 2024

'Beast' Anrich Nortje eyes Shoaib Akhtar's record 161.3kph after delivering fastest ever IPL ball

"Maybe a good wicket, some adrenaline, the right combination and I can do it this IPL"
May 02, 2024

Chennai Super Kings set to test Delhi Capitals' ability to adapt to crisis

Capitals have shown they can adapt to key players being ripped away due to injury. Can they keep doing it?
May 04, 2024

Ricky Ponting focused on 'best cricket in the back-half of the tournament'

"When things are going well, it's time to push that little bit harder and go a little bit harder"
May 04, 2024

Royals miss out as Nortje leads Capitals' stellar defence

Three fast bowlers provided spine-tingling entertainment from both sides, but Capitals won the final overs battle
May 04, 2024

Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 30th match of IPL 2020, in Dubai
May 04, 2024

Injury-hit Delhi Capitals hope rejigged XI does the job against unpredictable Rajasthan Royals

The early pace-setters have had to tweak their plans after injuries to Pant and Ishant
May 07, 2024

Delhi Capitals' Ishant Sharma out of IPL 2020 with injury

He had a muscle tear in one of his abdominal muscles on the left side
May 04, 2024

Alex Carey for 'injured' Rishabh Pant not a straight swap for Delhi Capitals

Absence of a back-up Indian wicketkeeper has affected the dynamics of their XI at a crucial time
May 06, 2024

Australians at the IPL: Glenn Maxwell 'shattered', Marcus Stoinis flourishing and David Warner v Jofra Archer

The latest round-up of how the Australia players are going in the UAE as the IPL starts to take shape
May 02, 2024

Talking Points - Did Shikhar Dhawan bat too conservatively?

Also, why did Axar Patel bowl only three overs?
May 07, 2024

Smart Stats: Krunal Pandya's 2 for 26 more impactful than Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav's fifties

de Kock, the official Man of the Match, was the third-most impactful player in the match, with Yadav occupying the second place
May 08, 2024

Rishabh Pant sidelined from IPL 2020 'for a week' because of hamstring injury

'He is going to be resting for a week,' says the Capitals' captain Shreyas Iyer
May 04, 2024

All-round Mumbai Indians ease their way past Delhi Capitals to the top of the table

Mumbai's bowlers set the stage for the batsmen to clinch the win with an impressive performance
May 07, 2024

Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 27th match of IPL 2020, in Abu Dhabi
May 07, 2024

Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals - a star-studded affair on Super Sunday

The death overs battle between the top two teams is likely to be especially exciting
May 04, 2024

Shimron Hetmyer - 'Ricky Ponting helping me become a better finisher'

West Indies batsman also learning to play the pull shot better
May 04, 2024

Talking Points: Are Delhi Capitals cramping Rishabh Pant's style?

And what are Rajasthan Royals really doing with Yashasvi Jaiswal?
May 06, 2024

Impressive Delhi Capitals stifle Rajasthan Royals to go top of the table

The Capitals showed why they're among the title favourites this year as they tied down the Royals by 46 runs in Sharjah
May 04, 2024

Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2020: Rolling Report

ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 23rd match of IPL 2020, in Sharjah
May 08, 2024

The Ashwin vs Buttler subplot as Rajasthan Royals look to relaunch against high-flying Delhi Capitals

Steven Smith's men return to Sharjah, where they have won both their matches so far
May 04, 2024

Smart Stats: Axar Patel most impactful player Delhi Capitals' big win

The top five contributors in Delhi Capitals' 59-run victory all played major roles in what was a superb team performance
May 06, 2024

Stoinis was the Incredible Hulk, but why did Kohli not choose to bat?

Chahal bowled only three of his four overs. Was that a mistake? More on talking points
May 07, 2024

Marcus Stoinis and Kagiso Rabada lead Delhi Capitals' rout of Royal Challengers Bangalore

Kohli's team never got going in their chase of 197 thanks to Rabada's four-for
May 04, 2024

Ashwin issues season's 'first and final warning' to all batsmen straying out of crease

But, the Capitals' spinner doesn't take the chance to run the RCB opener out for the same
May 08, 2024

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2020: Rolling Report

All the buzz from the IPL 2020 game between the Delhi Capitals and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Dubai
May 06, 2024

Amit Mishra ruled out of IPL 2020 with finger injury

Mishra was the third-highest wicket-taker for the Capitals with an economy of just 7.20
May 04, 2024

Australians at the IPL, week two - Smith v Cummins, Pattinson v Finch and Watson finds form

There have been some lively head-to-heads over the past week in the IPL
May 08, 2024

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals face off in bid to go top of the table

RCB and the Capitals are the only two teams to collect six points after four games in IPL 2020
May 08, 2024

Shreyas Iyer sets up Delhi Capitals' victory in another Sharjah six-fest

Eoin Morgan and Rahul Tripathi's late attack not enough for KKR
May 04, 2024

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the IPL 2020 game between the Delhi Capitals and the Kolkata Knight Riders
May 04, 2024

Batting plans could make the difference in Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders clash of equals

In high-scoring Sharjah, the biggest hitters from both sides might bat further up than usual
May 04, 2024

Talking points: Who is T Natarajan, and what made his performance so special?

Also: Why didn't the Sunrisers promote Rashid Khan in the batting order?
May 04, 2024

'We had no idea how to play on this wicket' - Shreyas Iyer on adapting to Abu Dhabi conditions

The Capitals who had won their first two matches in Dubai struggled to come to terms with the new venue
May 06, 2024

Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the IPL game between the Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi
May 04, 2024

Shaky Sunrisers Hyderabad in the way as Delhi Capitals look for hat-trick of wins

Sunrisers will have to solve their middle-order problems quickly to get their campaign on track
May 08, 2024

Australians in the IPL, week one: Steven Smith the opener and Marcus Stoinis steals a Super Over

A look back at the main talking points from the opening week of the tournament
May 04, 2024
Talking Points

Talking Points: What can Chennai Super Kings do about their batting?

What's going wrong for Jadeja, how did Delhi Capitals stop Dhoni and four other questions from the game
May 03, 2024

Prithvi Shaw, bowlers make it two wins in two for Delhi Capitals

Chennai Super Kings fell behind early in their chase and were never in the hunt
May 04, 2024

CSK vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

Rolling Report of the seventh game of IPL 2020 between the Chennai Super Kings and the Delhi Capitals
May 04, 2024

Stephen Fleming - 'Chennai Super Kings still trying to find the right balance'

CSK coach plays down concerns over Dhoni's form
May 07, 2024

MS Dhoni in focus even as Delhi Capitals look to reset wretched record

The Capitals have won only two games against the Chennai Super Kings since 2013
May 04, 2024

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals' Kagiso Rabada shares the secret behind his Super Over success

Rabada has bowled nine Super Over deliveries in the IPL. Off them, he has conceded only nine runs while taking three wickets
May 01, 2024

'The pain has settled' and scans are 'encouraging' - R Ashwin on shoulder injury

"When I fell, I felt more frustration than pain," says Delhi Capitals spinner
May 04, 2024

IPL 2020 injury list: When will Kane Williamson, R Ashwin, Dwayne Bravo return to action?

A ready reckoner of all the players who have suffered injuries so far in the tournament
May 01, 2024

Kings XI Punjab's Mayank Agarwal: 'Hurts to not close off the game'

Kings XI batsman credits Stoinis for telling impact
May 02, 2024

Did an erroneous short run deny Kings XI Punjab victory?

We also look at Ravi Bishnoi's impressive IPL debut against Rishabh Pant
May 03, 2024

Delhi Capitals claim Super-Over win after Marcus Stoinis' late magic with bat and ball

Mayank Agarwal almost took Kings XI Punjab home, but Stoinis stole a tie out of nowhere before Kagiso Rabada bossed the Super Over
May 03, 2024

R Ashwin hurts left shoulder in Delhi Capitals' IPL 2020 opener

Offspinner hurt his left shoulder while putting in a dive off his own bowling
May 03, 2024

Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the game between Shreyas Iyer's Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul's Kings XI Punjab
May 01, 2024

Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report

All the buzz from the game between Shreyas Iyer's Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul's Kings XI Punjab
May 08, 2024

Work-in-progress Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab face off with much to prove

Sunday might tell us how smartly these two teams - of three to have never won the IPL - manage their resources
May 06, 2024

Ricky Ponting: 'Expecting Rishabh Pant to once again have a really big impact on IPL 2020'

"I am really excited about what our batting group can bring to the IPL this year," the coach said
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020: New venues, new tactics, new experience

What can we expect from the tournament? Here's a primer
May 02, 2024

Ricky Ponting expects UAE pitches to 'offer a bit more bounce' despite slowness

And that, says Delhi Capitals' coach, will suit his side's bowling line-up well
May 01, 2024

Ricky Ponting's instructions to Delhi Capitals: 'Go easy, not lazy'

Iyer said it was a welcome relief to get back to training after five months of lockdown
May 01, 2024
IPL 2020

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals' assistant physio tests positive for Covid-19

A statement from the franchise said he has not had any contact with the players since arriving in the UAE
May 02, 2024

Shikhar Dhawan: Experience, batting depth of Delhi Capitals spinners a huge advantage

Opener says enforced stay in bio bubble is an opportunity to bond with teammates rather than a restriction
May 02, 2024
IPL 2020

IPL 2020 schedule: A team-by-team guide

Who do they play? When do they play? Where do they play? Here's a ready reckoner
May 02, 2024

Who will fill in for Lasith Malinga, Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh in IPL?

Finding players to perform the roles these giants did will not be an easy task for their franchises
May 07, 2024
IPL 2020

Ricky Ponting to R Ashwin: 'Some sort of a run penalty' ideal for non-strikers backing up too far

Delhi Capitals coach and bowler agree that the batsman is "cheating" if he tries to steal yards
May 01, 2024

Sourav Ganguly expecting record TV ratings for IPL 2020, and '30% crowds' later in tournament

Virat Kohli says "love of the game" will help players adjust to performing in front of empty stands
May 06, 2024

'Blessed' Shreyas Iyer gears up to captain his seniors at Delhi Capitals

Young captain says this will be one of the most important seasons of his career
May 03, 2024

IPL 2020 schedule: Will the first leg of the tournament be in Dubai only?

Dividing teams into two groups also being mulled, with less than three weeks to go
May 02, 2024
IPL 2020

IPL 2020: Daniel Sams to replace Jason Roy at Delhi Capitals

The England opener is understood to have opted out of IPL 2020 in the UAE
May 07, 2024

Ajinkya Rahane: Felt I should have played for India at No. 4 in the 2019 ODI World Cup

He is also sure of making a comeback in India's white-ball side
May 04, 2024
IPL 2020

R Ashwin: 'Have already talked' with Ricky Ponting over the phone about running out non-strikers

"After he comes, we will sit for a chat," Ashwin says of Ponting's arrival in the UAE
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals sign up Ryan Harris as bowling coach

Replaces compatriot James Hopes, who has opted out because of personal reasons
May 07, 2024
IPL 2020

Alex Carey looking forward to catch-up with 'explosive and dynamic' Rishabh Pant in IPL

Carey wants to use the IPL experience as a springboard for the next two T20 World Cups
May 01, 2024

IPL franchises wrestle with sponsorship challenges in Covid-hit economy

Delhi Capitals appoint parent brand JSW as principal sponsor after Daikin pulls out
May 01, 2024

IPL 2020: Pradeep Sangwan, Pawan Suyal to travel with Delhi Capitals as net bowlers

Sangwan has played for four IPL franchises in the past, while Suyal has been a part of two teams
May 03, 2024

Prithvi Shaw: Focus is on making most of the training sessions in the UAE

Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw spoke of trying to be calm in the face of a very different IPL this year
May 06, 2024

Which IPL team will benefit the most from players featuring in CPL?

Some players are getting key match practice as franchises keep keen eye on form
May 01, 2024

Ricky Ponting promises 'hard conversation' with R Ashwin on running out non-strikers backing up

"That's not going to be the way that we play our cricket," the Delhi Capitals coach says
May 08, 2024

IPL 2020: Anrich Nortje replaces Chris Woakes at Delhi Capitals

The England allrounder opted out because of health concerns as well as the post-Covid-19 schedule reshuffle
May 01, 2024

2020 IPL will be 'more secure' from corruption due to bubble

BCCI anti-corruption head still wary about corruptors using social media to contact players
May 07, 2024
IPL 2020 news

IPL 2020: CSK, KKR to carry 10 exclusive net bowlers to UAE

Delhi Capitals are also expected to carry six net bowlers who will travel with the team
May 07, 2024
IPL 2020

CSK eye short camp in Chennai; RCB players to quarantine before UAE flight

Likely travel dates of all eight IPL franchises ahead of upcoming season
May 02, 2024
IPL 2020

2020 IPL: How will Vivo's absence and IPL's move to UAE hurt the franchises?

A few sponsorship deals could be renegotiated this IPL
May 02, 2024
IPL 2020

IPL 2020 SOPs: Rigorous testing, restricted movement, one team per hotel

IPL has permitted families to travel and stay inside the bio-secure bubble, but franchises to take final decision
May 07, 2024

What to expect from the IPL Governing Council meeting

From safety protocols to assigning home grounds, here is what could happen during the Sunday meeting
May 04, 2024

Ahead of IPL Governing Council meeting, questions on Covid-19 testing and bio-bubbles

It's expected that protocols for the tournament in the UAE will be finalised at the meeting on August 2
May 02, 2024
IPL news

Delhi Capitals set to buy out R Ashwin from Kings XI Punjab

It is understood that Kings XI are likely to appoint a new captain with India batsman KL Rahul being the favourite
May 02, 2024
IPL news

Former India physiotherapist Patrick Farhart joins Delhi Capitals

Farhart, whose four-year stint with India ended with the World Cup, has previously worked with Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab in the IPL
April 26, 2024
IPL 2020

Mumbai Indians rope in Sherfane Rutherford, trade Mayank Markande to Delhi Capitals

Mayank Markande, who made an impressive IPL debut last year for Mumbai Indians, had played only three matches for the franchise in 2019
April 29, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, qualifier 2, Visakhapatnam

'Dream season for us and it's just the start' - Shreyas Iyer

Iyer attributed the defeat to Super Kings to a poor Powerplay with the bat and lack of partnerships throughout the innings
May 06, 2024
South Africa news

South Africa coach Ottis Gibson wanted World Cup players to make early return from IPL

Ottis Gibson put in a request with CSA to withdraw 'key players' early, but ESPNcricinfo understands that the board did not bring up the issue with the BCCI
May 06, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, Qualifier 2, IPL 2019, Visakhapatnam

Clinical Super Kings set up finals date with Mumbai

Stats, graphics, in-game analysis and more. Follow ESPNcricinfo's coverage of the second qualifier
May 04, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, 2nd Qualifier , IPL 2019

Mission Improbable: Capitals' obstacle course through the IPL playoffs

Capitals will have to match one of the all-time great IPL performances to win the tournament. Will they do it?
May 06, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019 Qualifier 2, Visakhapatnam

Combination confusion: the Vijay question, and Morris v Boult

Capitals also need to make a choice between the two Colins - Ingram and Munro - ahead of the Qualifier 2
May 04, 2024
IPL Central

IPL Central: Kieron Pollard fined for showing dissent

Catch all the pre-season IPL buzz on the go right here
May 06, 2024
Capitals v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Eliminator, Visakhapatnam

Smart Stats: Rishabh Pant the obvious choice for Player of the Match

Prithvi Shaw and Amit Mishra also made telling contributions to Delhi Capitals' win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator
May 04, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Eliminator

'Those last two overs were like hell' - Shreyas Iyer

The Delhi Capitals captain said his team will not be intimidated by Chennai Super Kings, whom they face in the second qualifier
May 07, 2024
Capitals v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Eliminator, Visakhapatnam

Talking Points - A contentious run-out, a batsman out obstructing the field

Keemo Paul collided with the batsman mid-pitch, leaving him stranded yards out of his crease
May 06, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, Eliminator, IPL 2019, Visakhapatnam

Who's won the Shikhar Dhawan trade?

The opener was traded by Sunrisers Hyderabad in exchange for Vijay Shankar, Shahbaz Nadeem and Abhishek Sharma from Delhi Capitals
May 05, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019 Eliminator, Visakhapatnam

Sunrisers lie in wait as Capitals look to stay on course for first final appearance

Delhi are in the playoffs after a six-year gap, but they are on a roll, while Sunrisers go into the match having won just one of their last five games
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Delhi

Talking points - Riyan Parag, the youngest to hit an IPL fifty

He may no longer scare batsmen - as he did his coach once - but this season he's shown he's got the goods to thrive in the IPL
May 07, 2024
Capitals v Royals, IPL 2019, Delhi

Capitals finish league stage with win; Royals eliminated

Delhi Capitals made two changes, with Ishant Sharma and Keemo Paul coming in for Chris Morris and J Suchith
May 05, 2024
IPL 2019

Race to the playoffs: Royals and Sunrisers eye fourth spot, Capitals seek top-two finish

A look ahead to what's at stake in Saturday's double-header
May 05, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Delhi

For Royals against Rabada-less Capitals, it's win and hope for the best

Delhi are already in the playoffs, but will hope to win their final group game to try and book their place in the top two
May 04, 2024
IPL 2019

Kagiso Rabada out of IPL with back niggle

CSA has advised the fast bowler to return home as a precautionary measure ahead of the 2019 World Cup
May 06, 2024
IPL 2019 news

Cricket South Africa evaluating Rabada's back niggle

South Africa pacer complained of stiffness in his back after Sunday's clash and was subsequently rested by Delhi Capitals
May 06, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Chennai

Talking Points - Is Dhoni papering over CSK's middle-order cracks?

Some smart pacing, a few cool tweaks to the batting order, brutal hitting at the close, and Super Kings had gone from 53 for 1 after 10 overs to 179 for 4 by the end
May 04, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019

Dhoni, Jadeja and Tahir send Capitals on a tailspin

Ishant too sits out with ankle niggle for Capitals; Jadeja, du Plessis come back to bolster Chennai
May 06, 2024
IPL 2019

Does winning the toss make a big difference in the IPL?

The answer is a resounding yes, if you analyse what sides look to do and the advantage they gain after winning the toss
May 06, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Chennai

MS Dhoni a doubtful starter in clash of top two teams

The Chennai Super Kings captain has been 'pretty sick during the week', but his recovery is 'progressing', according to coach Stephen Fleming
May 04, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Delhi

Not looking at where we are on the points table - Ricky Ponting

Delhi Capitals won because they played the crunch moments better, Virat Kohli has conceded
May 06, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Delhi

Smart Stats: How about Sherfane Rutherford for Man of the Match?

The West Indian dasher made the highest contribution to Delhi Capitals' win according to ESPNcricinfo's Smart Stats
May 06, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Delhi

Talking Points - Capitals go where Daredevils had failed to since 2012

The senior opener's good form has coincided with Delhi Capitals' upward move on the points table
May 08, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Delhi

Delhi Capitals hold off Royal Challengers Bangalore to make playoffs after six-year gap

The visitors make three changes - Heinrich Klaasen, Shivam Dubey and Gurkeerat Singh come in for Moeen Ali, Tim Southee and Akshdeep Nath
May 06, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019

Playoffs in Delhi Capitals' sights as Kohli comes home

It's streak v streak now; one team gunning for the top spot, the other fighting for another match of life
May 06, 2024
IPL 2019

Smart Stats: Pant 286.1 trumps Rahane 183.5

Though Ajinkya Rahane scored a century, his slow start and slow finish meant Rishabh Pant's rapid fifty was more valuable
May 04, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Jaipur

Talking points: Rahane's dream T20 innings

That - in light of the month he's had - is significant. Missed a World Cup spot. Lost the Royals captaincy. And today, he even ran out his partner for 0 off 0 and then got dropped
May 06, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Jaipur

Pant's brilliance puts Rahane century in the shade

Rajasthan Royals keep faith in the same XI that won them their last game, while Capitals bring in Chris Morris for Sandeep Lamichhane
May 04, 2024
IPL 2019

Smart stats - Who has been the best fielding side in IPL 2019?

An in-depth look at who are the best and worst fielding teams and who are the key game changers - positively and negatively
May 05, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019

Royals need to brace for Capitals' spin choke

The sides meet for the first time this season, with Royals needing to do all the running to remain in contention
May 04, 2024
Capitals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Delhi

Talking Points - Why Kings XI were unusually aggressive in the Powerplay

Not for the first time this season, a visiting team came to the Feroz Shah Kotla with a ground-specific batting strategy
May 08, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Delhi

Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer fifties guide Delhi Capitals to rare home win

Both teams have five wins from nine matches, with Capitals narrowly ahead on the basis of net run rate
May 06, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Delhi

Kings XI, Capitals focus on error-free cricket with playoff spot looming

Delhi Capitals have to find a way to over-turn their poor record at home, while Kings XI Punjab are still waiting on the fitness of Mujeeb Ur Rahman
May 07, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Delhi

Talking points - Whose home ground is the Feroz Shah Kotla?

For the second consecutive game, their most experienced power-hitter finished unbeaten without facing a ball
May 06, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Delhi

Pandya brothers, Chahar star in Mumbai's emphatic win

The victor of this contest will move to second place on the table, to sit behind Chennai Super Kings
May 04, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Delhi

Mumbai face bogey team at bogey ground

Delhi Capitals have a great record against Rohit Sharma's side winning six out of nine IPL games at Feroz Shah Kotla
May 06, 2024
IPL 2019

IPL 2019 mid-season review: where the teams stand and what they need to do

Halfway through IPL 2019, what are the teams' biggest strengths, and what potential strategy changes can they employ to make up for their weaknesses?
May 05, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Hyderabad

Decision to tinker with middle order hurt Sunrisers - David Warner

Sunrisers Hyderabad had left out the out-of-form Yusuf Pathan and Manish Pandey for the match against Delhi Capitals
May 05, 2024
Sunrisers v Capitals, IPL 2019, Hyderabad

Talking Points - Abhishek Sharma's backspinning legcutter

Just when Colin Munro was threatening a big, game-defining innings, the 18-year-old Sunrisers debutant unveiled a nifty little variation
May 04, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Hyderabad

Sunrisers Hyderabad lose 8 for 15 and their third successive game

Delhi capitals made two changes: Colin Munro got his first game of the season in place of Colin Ingram and Amit Mishra replaced Rahul Tewatia
May 04, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Hyderabad

Delhi Capitals travel to Hyderabad with momentum on their side

The visitors have won their last two matches, while Sunrisers have slipped to the bottom half of the table after successive losses
May 04, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019

Round Two: Andre Russell bosses the Kagiso Rabada tussle

The fast bowler had won last week's meeting with an inch-perfect Super Over yorker. How would it go this time?
May 04, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Kolkata

Talking Points - Is it the familiar mid-season Nitish Rana struggle again?

And has Prithvi Shaw failed to address an old technical flaw?
May 04, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Kolkata

High-flying Shikhar Dhawan fires Delhi Capitals into the top four

The visitors have also made one switch, fielding Keemo Paul in place of Sandeep Lamichhane
May 06, 2024
KKR v Capitals, IPL 2019, Kolkata

Ricky Ponting hails top-order trio of Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant

The Delhi Daredevils coach isn't too worried about the team's recent propensity to collapse in the latter stages of run-chases
May 06, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019

Andre Russell and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens, a mighty challenge for Delhi Capitals

This match could come down to leadership in tough situations, and that puts the home team at an advantage
May 07, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Luck Index

How Parthiv Patel's dropped catch changed the game's course

According to Luck Index, the dropped catch of Shreyas Iyer in the first over of the chase cost Royal Challengers Bangalore 16 runs
May 06, 2024
RCB v Capitals, IPL 2019, Bengaluru

Talking Points - RCB top charts for no-balls, drops

Why did Delhi Capitals not bowl the legspinner in the Powerplay, the segment of play where he dominates?
May 06, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Capitals, IPL, Bengaluru

Iyer's 67 consigns Royal Challengers Bangalore to sixth straight defeat

Royal Challengers are wearing their green jerseys for the day game, while Delhi Capitals are looking to avoid their third-straight loss
May 06, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bangalore near a point of no return

Virat Kohli's side has lost all their five games so far. Another loss could leave them hanging by a thread
May 05, 2024
Capitals v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Delhi

Superstats - How much did the Bairstow drop cost Delhi Capitals?

Here's what the Luck Index has to say
May 06, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Delhi

Mohammad Nabi and Jonny Bairstow combine to sink Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals left out Avesh Khan, Hanuma Vihari and Harshal Patel to make it a spin-heavy XI
May 04, 2024
IPL 2019

'Keep the game moving' - IPL teams concerned by slow over-rates, 'tactical' substitutions

Mohammad Kaif feels teams have been using substitute fielders to hide their slower fielders and that meetings on the ground linger for too long
May 07, 2024
India news

BCCI asks Sourav Ganguly to respond to conflict-of-interest charges

The former India captain serves dual roles: president of the Cricket Association of Bengal and advisor to Delhi Capitals
May 04, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Delhi Capitals look to bounce back after eight-for-seven crash

Sunrisers Hyderabad might have the same number of points as their opponents, but have looked a far better team
May 04, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali

Why did Kings XI field three spinners? 'Pace off the ball', explains Ryan Harris

With three frontline spinners in the XI, the team managed to take the pace off the ball and defend a low total successfully, explains Ryan Harris
May 04, 2024
IPL 2019

Sam Curran takes four, but Mohammed Shami plays an equal hand in Delhi's downfall

Smart Stats reveal that Mohammed Shami's wickets were of as much worth as Sam Curran's
May 06, 2024
IPL 2019

Shreyas Iyer 'speechless' as Sam Curran seizes win with unnoticed hat-trick

England allrounder lives up to price tag after transforms contest with thrilling four-wicket burst
May 06, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali

Seven wickets for eight runs - the great Delhi capitulation

Delhi, within sight of victory against Kings XI Punjab, messed up their chase, and went from 144/3 to 152 all out - here's how it panned out
May 04, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali

Talking points - Did Chris Gayle's 'niggle' scuttle Delhi Capitals' plans?

Chris Gayle doesn't have a good record against the short ball in the IPL in recent years, but Kings XI didn't give Delhi a chance to see that
May 08, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali

Kings XI Punjab complete heist as Delhi Capitals lose 7 for 8

Sam Curran and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have come into the home XI, while Delhi Capitals have picked Avesh Khan in place of Amit Mishra
May 04, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Delhi

Talking Points - Did Kolkata Knight Riders pick the right opening pair?

Sandeep Lamichhane made a belated first appearance of the season, and made an immediate impact, but did KKR play into his hands?
May 04, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Delhi

Shaw's 99, Rabada's Super Over to the rescue as Delhi Capitals hold on

Capitals also brought in Hanuma Vihari and Harshal Patel, while Kolkata Knight Riders were forced into bringing in Nikhil Naik for the injured Sunil Narine
May 04, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League 2019, Delhi

Need thick skin to take on 'absolute genius' Andre Russell, says Chris Morris

For the South African allrounder, the plans don't change when bowling at the death to someone like the Knight Riders star
May 06, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League 2019, Delhi

Delhi Capitals' agenda: bat smarter, find a way past Andre Russell

Against Kolkata Knight Riders, Delhi might field Chris Morris, while Sandeep Lamichhane could well join Amit Mishra to make it a two-pronged legspin attack
May 07, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Delhi

Ponting defends decision to bat first early in the season

The Delhi Capitals coach said they would have ideally liked Shikhar Dhawan to score quicker
May 05, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, New Delhi

Talking Points: Why no Sandeep Lamichhane?

Delhi Capitals chose to play Rahul Tewatia and Amit Mishra ahead of the Nepal legspinner against Chennai Super Kings
May 04, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, New Delhi

Bravo and Watson come up trumps against Delhi Capitals

Rare instance of both teams in an IPL game fielding just three overseas players
May 04, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Delhi

Can Super Kings work their magic away from spin-friendly Chepauk?

The nature of the Feroz Shah Kotla pitch will be of utmost interest, given Delhi's potent seam attack and Super Kings' wealth of spin options
May 04, 2024
IPL 2019

Talking points: Should Mumbai have unleashed Bumrah on Pant earlier?

Pant slams joint third-fastest IPL half-century, lifts Delhi's projected score from 165 to 213
May 04, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Pant-emonium at the Wankhede!

Pant scored 63 of his 78 runs on the leg side even though more than half the balls he faced had pitched outside the off stump
May 07, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Sensational Rishabh Pant fires Delhi Capitals to emphatic win

May 06, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mumbai

Mumbai Indians face pace worries as rebranded Delhi Capitals press restart

Jason Behrendorff hasn't arrived in India yet, while Lasith Malinga and Adam Milne are already unavailable for the two-time champions
May 04, 2024
IPL 2019

Can Delhi Capitals' Big Four turn their fortunes around?

The all-Indian batting core of Shaw, Dhawan, Iyer and Pant could hold the key as the Capitals look to rebound from a poor 2018 campaign
May 05, 2024
India news

Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting want Rishabh Pant to be India's No. 4 at World Cup

"You can't see Rishabh Pant failing at the top level," says the former India captain
May 03, 2024
IPL auction

Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Finch opt out of IPL auction

Sam Curran is among nine capped players to list themselves at the maximum base price of INR 2 crore, while Lasith Malinga hopes to return as a player
May 06, 2024
IPL 2019

Availability of players more important than IPL venue - Delhi Capitals CEO

At an event to rename the Daredevils, Parth Jindal indicated his franchise might not show much interest in English or Australian players, since they were set to leave early
May 07, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Delhi

Old virtues give Mishra the lost edge

He lost his place after two poor outings, only to return towards the end and deliver match-winning spells
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Delhi

Daredevils knock out Mumbai, Royals dare to dream

Delhi Daredevils, who played their last game with only three overseas players, brought in Liam Plunkett for Avesh Khan
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Delhi

A Mumbai win will take them through, and eliminate Royals and Kings XI

All Mumbai Indians have to do to make the fourth and last playoff spot their own is beat bottom-placed Delhi Daredevils
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Delhi

Mishra proves he's far from finished

He started the tournament poorly, but has proved to be a vital cog in the bowling arsenal as Delhi Daredevils look to build for 2019
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Delhi

Harshal, Mishra help Daredevils trip up CSK

Daredevils were going in with just three overseas players in Maxwell, Lamichhane and Boult
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Delhi

Can Daredevils salvage pride against CSK?

Having already been knocked out, the hosts now gear up to face Chennai Super Kings who have their sights set on a top-two finish
May 04, 2024
IPL 2018

Who is Abhishek Sharma?

Where did Delhi Daredevils' latest teenaged sensation come from?
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Delhi

Kohli and de Villiers combine to knock Daredevils out of contention

Delhi Daredevils brought in two teenagers - Sandeep Lamichhane and Abhishek Sharma - for a must-win game
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Delhi

Daredevils set to engage RCB in elimination dance

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be keen to eliminate one rival for the playoff race, on Saturday
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018

How Pant clinically dismantled Bhuvneshwar

The last time these two sides met, Pant struggled to hit length deliveries. On Thursday, there was a clear plan to counter that threat
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Delhi

Rishabh Pant takes 70 off 24 balls against Rashid and Bhuvneshwar

Stats highlights from Rishabh Pant's outstanding hundred, on a pitch where the rest of his team-mates collectively scored at less than a run a ball
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Delhi

Reactions to Rishabh Pant's blistering hundred - 'A message to India's selectors'

Social media was full of praise for Rishabh Pant's 128 off 63 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Delhi

Talking Points: Why did Rashid bowl so late?

Despite the pitch assisting spin, the legspinner came on only in the tenth over of Daredevils' innings
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Delhi

Pant's epic ton in vain as Sunrisers reach playoffs

Daredevils, however, persisted with the out of form Glenn Maxwell, while Sunrisers Hyderabad brought in Shreevats Goswami
May 04, 2024
IPL 2018

Should spinners bowl in the death in IPL?

Depending on the pitch, outfield size and batsmen at the crease, spin could be a good alternative to the traditional death-over tricks by pace bowlers
May 05, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Delhi

Sunrisers one win away from the playoffs

A win for Kane Williamson's men on Thursday will also knock Delhi Daredevils out of the tournament
May 04, 2024
Sunrisers v Daredevils, IPL 2018, Hyderabad

Talking Points: How Sunrisers kept Pant quiet

Their fast bowlers were the first to find the right line, length and pace against Rishabh Pant this season
May 04, 2024
Sunrisers v Daredevils, IPL 2018, Hyderabad

Sunrisers pull off their season's best chase to go No. 1

Daredevils have brought in Naman Ojha and Daniel Christian for Colin Munro and Shahbaz Nadeem
May 06, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Hyderabad

Can Daredevils stay relevant in the race to the playoffs?

To do that, they must find a way to tackle Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowlers, who have been strangling opposition line-ups all season
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Delhi

Power-packed Pant bullies Rajasthan Royals

On Wednesday night at Feroz Shah Kotla, his home ground, Pant bullied Rajasthan Royals' attack with 69 off 29 balls at a strike rate of 237.93 and smart strike rate of 302.75
May 04, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018

Talking Points: Time for Shaw-Tendulkar comparisons?

What's got everyone excited is that the 18-year-old has got his runs with stylish drives rather than slogs
May 07, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Delhi

Belligerent top order gives Daredevils enough to edge out Royals

Delhi Daredevils replaced legspinner Rahul Tewatia with left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Delhi

Floundering Daredevils' near last-ditch attempt at home

A win for Rajasthan Royals will make them genuine contenders for the playoffs, but a loss will leave them in a similar difficult position to Daredevils
May 04, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Pune

Ngidi's impressive IPL initiation

For a week, the South Africa quick warmed the bench. Then he flew home after his father's demise. Upon return, he tied down Delhi Daredevils' batting line-up
May 07, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Pune

Watson, Dhoni muscle CSK to the top

Uncapped Kerala fast bowler KM Asif among four changes for Chennai Super Kings; Faf du Plessis makes way for Sam Billings
May 04, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Pune

Iyer's Daredevils take aim at wounded CSK

In a blow to Super Kings' bowling attack, pacer Deepak Chahar is out for at least two weeks with a hamstring injury
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Delhi

What's with the around-the-stumps tactic?

Shivam Mavi got smashed for 29 runs when he went around the wicket in the 20th to Shreyas Iyer, and he's not the first bowler to suffer
May 05, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Delhi

Iyer owns the 'V' and Knight Riders' attack

Iyer's unbeaten 93 off 40 balls carried the bottom-placed Daredevils to 219 for 4 - the highest score of the season - which eventually proved beyond the reach of KKR
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Delhi

New captain Iyer's 93* off 40 blows KKR away

Kolkata Knight Riders chose to bowl first against Delhi Daredevils, who left out their former captain Gautam Gambhir
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Delhi

Can new leadership spark Daredevils revival?

Kolkata Knight Riders, who have three wins in six games, will want to find a little more consistency as they travel to the Feroz Shah Kotla
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Delhi

Mujeeb, the all-weather specialist

Mujeeb Ur Rahman showed again he can bowl whenever needed: in the Powerplay or to defend 16 off the final over
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Delhi

Mujeeb denies Iyer in dramatic last-ball win for Kings XI Punjab

Kings XI, on the other hand, made a lone change with David Miller replacing Chris Gayle, who had "pulled up sore," according to captain R Ashwin
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Delhi

Daredevils seek to change fortunes at home

Having played away all season so far, Delhi Daredevils will get two consecutive home games. But they face a formidable Kings XI Punjab first
May 04, 2024

'Greatest EVER catch'

Trent Boult has taken plenty of screamers in his career, but his IPL effort v RCB could just be the best ever
May 07, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018

De Villiers magic powers RCB to thumping win

Delhi Daredevils hand debut to Harshal Patel against his former franchise; Mohammed Shami sits out
May 06, 2024
RCB v Daredevils, IPL 2018, Bengaluru

Bottom-placed teams look for season-altering spark

Rain could be a dampener as Royal Challengers Bangalore begin a sequence of four straight home games, against Delhi Daredevils
May 06, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Russell destroys Daredevils with breathtaking assault

The Knight Riders allrounder showed how much of an impact a single player can make on a T20 contest in just 12 balls
May 04, 2024
Knight Riders v Daredevils, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Rana and Russell hand Daredevils a drubbing

Daniel Christian and Mitchell Johnson missed out on selection after Gautam Gambhir won the toss on what he termed an 'emotional' return to Eden Gardens
May 05, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Kolkata

Gambhir returns to Eden but spotlight on Karthik

Dinesh Karthik's tactics have been called into question in KKR's two losses so far this season. Now he must match wits with the man who led KKR for seven years, winning two titles
May 04, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Jason Roy's new T20 tempo aces tough chase

The England opener's match-winning 91 off 53 balls was further evidence of his improving ability to find the right pace in a chase
May 04, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Roy clinches thrilling win on Daredevils debut

Hardik Pandya returned from ankle injury for Mumbai, while Delhi Daredevils left out Chris Morris and Jason Roy made his debut for the franchise
May 04, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Mumbai

Winless teams look to kickstart season

There isn't too much wrong with either Mumbai or Daredevils' personnel or squad balance, but a number of big names from both sides are yet to fire
May 04, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Jaipur

Royals return home with rain-hit victory

Gautam Gambhir, the Delhi Daredevils captain, was mindful of dew as he chose to bowl in IPL's return to Jaipur for the first time since 2013
May 06, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018

Maxwell threat adds to Royals' challenge

Royals look to formidable home record in Jaipur, once their fortress, in their quest to turn things around after nine-wicket hiding in their opening game
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Delhi

Kohli ends lean season with fifty

On a pitch that he expected would offer a lot of turn, Virat Kohli played an innings that steadily amped up his side's scoring rate against Delhi Daredevils
May 07, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Delhi

RCB end disappointing season with consolation win

Chris Gayle got one last chance to entertain this IPL as Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and decided to bat
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Delhi

Daredevils, RCB look to end disappointing season on high

The final game of the league stage will have no bearing on how the playoffs pan out, but neither team would want to bow out with a defeat
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Delhi

Nair repays Daredevils' faith

Karun Nair ended a lengthy lean patch following his Test triple-century against England with a well-paced innings on a sluggish Kotla surface
May 07, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Delhi

Delhi keep Pune waiting for playoff spot

Zaheer Khan was happy to go in with only three overseas players
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Delhi

Top-two finish on Supergiant's mind

Rising Pune Supergiant are a win away from securing a playoff berth, but they'll have to do it without Imran Tahir
May 04, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kanpur

Classy Shreyas Iyer floors Gujarat Lions

Shreyas Iyer fought the fall of wickets at the other end to raze to his highest T20 score and steer Delhi Daredevils to a tense win
May 04, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kanpur

Shreyas Iyer's 96 pulls Daredevils through in 196 chase

Zaheer Khan, the Delhi Daredevils captain, chose to bowl first in the dead-rubber match against Gujarat Lions in Kanpur
May 04, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kanpur

Flawed teams look for consolation win

Kanpur's first match of the season is a dead rubber between two troubled teams: Gujarat Lions invariably win when they chase, and invariably lose when they bat first, while Delhi Daredevils can be exhilarating one day and exasperating the next
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Delhi

Pollard's 360-degree range

Sent up the order to counter spin and tackle the short boundaries, the West Indies allrounder made a seamless transition and bullied Delhi Daredevils
May 07, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Delhi

Mumbai achieve record margin in crushing defeat of Daredevils

Zaheer Khan returned from injury and elected to bowl at the Feroz Shah Kotla. He replaced Shahbaz Nadeem in the XI and was Daredevils' only change
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Delhi

Rollicking Daredevils welcome Mumbai to home turf

Delhi Daredevils will count on the momentum from two thumping victories as they host table-toppers Mumbai Indians
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Delhi

One of the best IPL innings I've seen - Tendulkar

A stunning 43-ball 97 from Rishabh Pant caught the attention of some big names from Indian cricket on Twitter
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Delhi

Pant and Samson bring brutal end to Lions' campaign

Delhi Daredevils chose to bowl against Gujarat Lions at the Feroz Shah Kotla in a must-win game for the visitors; Marlon Samuels made his debut for Daredevils
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Delhi

Playoff window closing fast on Lions

Last year's table toppers cannot afford too many mistakes, having played 10 matches for only six points
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, New Delhi

Unforgiving Yuvraj sets Kotla alight

Yuvraj's 41-ball 70 was yet another timely reminder of why he is crucial for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their quest to defend the crown they won in 2016
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Delhi

Daredevils upset Sunrisers to end losing streak

Delhi Daredevils' stand-in captain Karun Nair chose to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Feroz Shah Kotla
May 04, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Delhi

Sinking Daredevils seek lifeline against Sunrisers

After four straight away games, Delhi Daredevils return to their home, Feroz Shah Kotla, desperately needing a win to stay alive in the tournament
May 04, 2024

Axar, Maxwell's spin in tandem scythes through Daredevils

Axar Patel and Glenn Maxwell built on a strong start to run through Delhi Daredevils' middle order in economical spells of spin bowling
May 04, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mohali

'We didn't bat intelligently' - Dravid

The Delhi Daredevils batsmen did not recognise the troubles a slow pitch in Mohali would pose and were bowled out for 67
May 04, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mohali

Sandeep exploits familiar pitch on return

Against a right-heavy Delhi Daredevils top order, Sandeep Sharma was back opening the bowling and he made sure he hit the right lengths to maximise mischief from a slightly tacky pitch
May 06, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mohali

Daredevils get thrashed after falling for 67

Overnight rain tempted Glenn Maxwell to insert his opposition, who were being led by a man making his T20 captaincy debut
May 07, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mohali

Can Daredevils quicks take over Kings XI's den?

They are on a four-match losing streak, but Mohali has often been helpful to fast bowling and Delhi Daredevils have a roster full of them
May 04, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kolkata

Feel bad when we can't win for our management - Samson

Sanju Samson said it was upto the youngsters in Delhi Daredevils' line-up to repay the faith shown in them by the management
May 06, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kolkata

Gambhir, Uthappa nail yet another middling chase

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bowl against Delhi Daredevils, who would have batted first anyway had they won toss
May 06, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kolkata

Daredevils hope for lift at pace-friendly Eden Gardens

Delhi Daredevils are second from bottom but have a potent pace attack and will hope they can exploit the movement and bounce that is likely to greet them at Kolkata Knight Riders' fortress
May 06, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Aggressive McClenaghan helps Mumbai defend

Mumbai Indians were up against all the odds when they began the second innings after some underwhelming batting. It was clear they needed wickets and Mitchell McClenaghan delivered in his first spell
May 04, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mumbai

McClenaghan, Bumrah help Mumbai extend lead at top

Zaheer Khan, the Delhi Daredevils captain, won the toss at the Wankhede Stadium and made Mumbai Indians bat first for the first time since their first game of the tournament
May 06, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mumbai

Daredevils eye turnaround against rampaging Mumbai

Back-to-back defeats have stalled Daredevils after a good start, but to put that behind, they need to find a way past a Mumbai side that is reveling in its best-ever IPL start
May 06, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Hyderabad

The Morris v Mathews debate

Despite statistics that seem to suggest otherwise, Delhi Daredevils have continued to bat Angelo Mathews above Chris Morris
May 03, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Hyderabad

Willamson shows there is place for finesse in T20s

Kane Williamson didn't power through his innings, he stuck to what he knows best - using touch and timing - to achieve sensational results
May 03, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Hyderabad

Williamson and Dhawan overwhelm Daredevils

Sunrisers Hyderabad opted to bat first against Delhi Daredevils, becoming the third side after Royal Challengers Bangalore and Daredevils to do so this season
May 06, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Hyderabad

Daredevils look to breach Sunrisers fortress in battle of the ball

Delhi Daredevils travel to Hyderabad to try and return to winnings way, but the Sunrisers are yet to lose a game at home this season
May 03, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Delhi

Managing crises the Pandey way

Kolkata Knight Riders were in deep trouble, twice, in a chase of 169 and Manish Pandey bailed them out both times
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Delhi

Dissecting the Daredevils batting order

Aakash Chopra analyses the Delhi Daredevils batting order, and offers insight into some of the more curious events during their game against Kolkata Knight Riders
May 03, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Delhi

Pandey, Yusuf give KKR top position after tense chase

Delhi Daredevils chose to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders, and brought in Mohammed Shami and Angelo Mathews
May 06, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Delhi

Daredevils' young batsmen brace for KKR's spin charge

Delhi Daredevils' top order, the least experienced in the league, will face a formidable Kolkata Knight Riders spin attack in a home match on Monday
May 05, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Delhi

Anderson blasts it beyond Kings XI's reach

Having powered Delhi Daredevils to 188 with a slog-overs blitz, Corey Anderson played his part with the ball as well in inflicting a 51-run defeat upon Kings XI Punjab
May 03, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Delhi

Daredevils hope to outwit Kings XI in first home game

Coming off the back of their biggest victory ever, Delhi Daredevils will look to capitalise on the momentum and outplan Kings XI Punjab
May 07, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Pune

Rising Pune still piecing together bowling puzzle

In terms of selection and the use of tactics - lack of spin in the Powerplay, and the chase - Rising Pune Supergiant seemed a few steps behind
May 06, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Pune

Samson's maiden ton razes Rising Pune

Ajinkya Rahane, leading Rising Pune Supergiant in the absence of the unwell Steve Smith, chose to bowl against Delhi Daredevils at the MCA Stadium
May 03, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Pune

Tahir key against team that released him

Rising Pune Supergiant won both their games against Delhi Daredevils last season. Can they keep that form going?
May 07, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Bengaluru

Star of the match - Jadhav's stellar form revives Royal Challengers

Kedar Jadhav led Royal Challengers Bangalore's revival with a sublime counter-attacking 69, just his third IPL fifty
May 06, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Bengaluru

Royal Challengers defend 157 despite Pant's belligerence

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Shane Watson went against the trend at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, choosing to bat first upon winning the toss against Delhi Daredevils
May 08, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Bengaluru

RCB look to avoid slide against bowling-heavy Daredevils

Both sides will miss key players as Delhi Daredevils aim to start their IPL campaign with a win while Royal Challengers Bangalore look to avoid losing the plot before the return of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers
May 03, 2024