IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals (DC) Schedule, Updated Time And Venue

IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals (DC) Schedule, Updated Time And Venue

Delhi Capitals are set to play their opening game of IPL 2021 UAE leg against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The encounter will take place on September 22, 2021, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. During the second leg of IPL 2021 in UAE, DC will play a total of 6 games during the group stage.

The team was led by Rishabh Pant in the first phase. DC’s regular skipper Shreyas Iyer was injured during the first leg of IPL 2021 and hence he did not participate in any match. However, Shreyas Iyer has recovered from a shoulder injury and will be all set to lead the team in the UAE leg. However, some reports allege that Pant is going to continue as the skipper in the UAE leg too.

Delhi Capitals hold the top spot in the points table. DC played 8 matches during IPL 2021 first phase. They won 6 matches and lost 2, earning 12 points. In the first leg, the team defeated Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Kolkata Knight Riders. They also won against Punjab Kings in 2 encounters. DC’s two losses came against Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

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DC’s opener Shikhar Dhawan finished as the highest run-getter in the 1st leg. The left-handed batsman scored 380 runs in 8 innings at an outstanding average of 54.29. In bowling, DC’s Avesh Khan ended as the 2nd highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets in 8 games.

IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals Schedule, Updated Time And Venue

DC Updated Squad For UAE Leg

With their regular skipper Shreyas Iyer injured, Delhi Capitals were led by Rishabh Pant in the first leg of IPL 2021. However, Shreyas Iyer is all fit to play for his franchise and will lead the team in the UAE leg. Steve Smith, Anrich Nortje, Kagiso Rabada, and Marcus Stoinis are few crucial overseas players in the team.

DC Full Squad For IPL 2021

Shreyas Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan, Axar Patel, Ishant Sharma, Kagiso Rabada, Prithvi Shaw, Ravichandran Ashwin, Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, Lalit Yadav, Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Woakes, Anrich Nortje, Steve Smith, Umesh Yadav, Ripal Patel, Lukman Hussain Meriwala, M Siddharth, Tom Curran, Sam Billings, Pravin Dubey, Vishnu Vinod.