IPL 2021: 5 Most Memorable Encounters Of Delhi Capitals In The History Of IPL

Delhi Capitals (DC) will kickstart their IPL 2021 journey with the match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 10, 2021, at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Delhi Capitals showed a great performance last season in IPL 2020 after finishing as runner-up. Under Shreya Iyer’s captainship, Delhi Capitals comprise a strong team.

During IPL 2021 auction, Tom Curran, Steve Smith, and Sam Billings were few popular buys of Delhi Capitals. Delhi Capitals seek to win their first IPL trophy in IPL 2021. As Delhi Capitals gear up for IPL 2021, here we look back at their history and talk about the five most memorable matches of Delhi Capitals in the lucrative domestic premier league.

IPL 2021: 5 Most Memorable Encounters Of Delhi Capitals In The History Of IPL

DC vs KXIP – IPL 2020

This was just the 2nd game of IPL 2020 and finished in a tie. Batting first, Delhi Capitals scored 157-8 with a half-century by Marcus Stoinis. Batting second, Punjab Kings also reached 157-8 with a spectacular 89-run-knock by Mayank Agarwal.

However, in the super over, Punjab Kings lost 2 wickets for just 2 runs. Delhi Capitals easily scored 3 runs and took the match in their favour.

DC vs KRR – IPL 2019

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match in IPL 2019 was a high-scoring match that ended in a tie. Batting first, Dinesh Karthik and Andre Russell smashed half-centuries to take Kolkata Knight Riders to 185-8. In the 2nd innings, Prithvi Shaw hit 99 runs and helped Delhi Capitals to reach 185-6 in 20 overs.

In the super over, Delhi Capitals scored 10-1. Kagiso Rabada successfully defended the score by giving only 7 runs during the super over. Delhi Capitals won the match in the super over.

DC vs GL – IPL 2017

Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Lions match in IPL 2017 is the 3rd highest successful chase in IPL history. Gujarat Lions smashed 208-7 batting first. Suresh Raina hit a 77-run knock and Dinesh Karthik smashed 65 runs. Batting 2nd, Rishabh Pant rocked for Delhi Capitals with his 97-run knock. Delhi Capitals successfully chased the target within 17.3 overs with 7 wickets in hand.

DC vs MI – IPL 2013

Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians match in IPL 2013 is a memorable game for DC fans. After losing 6 back-to-back matches in the tournament, Delhi Capitals won their first match of the tournament against Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians scored 161-4 batting first with a fifty by Sachin Tendulkar.

Batting 2nd, Virender Sehwag hit unbeaten 95 and Mahela Jayawardene scored 59 as Delhi Capitals won the match easily by 9 wickets.

DC vs RR – IPL 2012

This nail-biting match saw Delhi Capitals winning the match by just 1 one. Batting first, Delhi Daredevils scored 152-6. Virendra Sehwag played a valuable knock of 63 runs. In the second innings, Ajinkya Rahane played a crucial knock of unbeaten 84 runs for Rajasthan Royals.

However, on the final ball, Owais Shah got run out due to which Delhi Capitals won the match by just 1 run. As Rajasthan Royals needed 2 runs off the last ball, wicket-keeper Naman Ojha run-out Owais Shah as he tried to take a run.