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
Talking Points - After two impossible chases, how did Rajasthan Royals fail to get 39 off 30?
Also, is it time for Steven Smith to be dropped?
May 07, 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