Delhi Capitals (DC) - Revision history

Michal: /* Current Team */

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Current Team

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	! Player Name !! Role		! Player Name !! Role
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	\| KL Rahul \|\| WK-Batter		\| [[KL Rahul]]\|\| WK-Batter
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	\| Karun Nair \|\| Batter		\| Karun Nair \|\| Batter
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	\| David Miller \|\| Batter		\| [[David Miller]]\|\| Batter
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	\| Ben Duckett \|\| WK-Batter		\| Ben Duckett \|\| WK-Batter
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	\| Pathum Nissanka \|\| Batter		\| [[Pathum Nissanka]]\|\| Batter
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	\| Sahil Parakh \|\| Batter		\| Sahil Parakh \|\| Batter
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	\| Abishek Porel \|\| WK-Batter		\| Abishek Porel \|\| WK-Batter
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	\| Tristan Stubbs \|\| WK-Batter		\| [[Tristan Stubbs]]\|\| WK-Batter
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	\| [[Axar Patel]] \|\| All-Rounder		\| [[Axar Patel]] \|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Ashutosh Sharma \|\| All-Rounder		\| Ashutosh Sharma \|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Vipraj Nigam \|\| All-Rounder		\| [[Vipraj Nigam]]\|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Ajay Mandal \|\| All-Rounder		\| Ajay Mandal \|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Auqib Dar \|\| All-Rounder		\| Auqib Dar \|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Nitish Rana \|\| All-Rounder		\| [[Nitish Rana]]\|\| All-Rounder
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	\| Mitchell Starc \|\| Bowler		\| Mitchell Starc \|\| Bowler
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	\| T. Natarajan \|\| Bowler		\| [[T. Natarajan]]\|\| Bowler
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	\| Mukesh Kumar \|\| Bowler		\| [[Mukesh Kumar]]\|\| Bowler
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	\| Dushmantha Chameera \|\| Bowler		\| Dushmantha Chameera \|\| Bowler
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	\| Kyle Jamieson \|\| Bowler		\| Kyle Jamieson \|\| Bowler
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	\| Kuldeep Yadav \|\| Bowler		\| [[Kuldeep Yadav]]\|\| Bowler
	\|}		\|}
	=== Performance & Season Summary ===		=== Performance & Season Summary ===

Michal: /* Current Team = */

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	* '''Head Coach:''' Hemang Badani		* '''Head Coach:''' Hemang Badani

	= Current Team ==		= Current Team =
	'''Delhi Capitals 2026 Squad'''		'''Delhi Capitals 2026 Squad'''
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Jessica: /* See also */

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Jessica at 12:32, 1 April 2026

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	}}'''Delhi Capitals (DC)''' is a professional franchise cricket team that competes in the Indian Premier League. Based in New Delhi, the team was established in 2008 as one of the original eight franchises of the league. ~~Over~~ the ~~years,~~ Delhi Capitals has ~~grown~~ into ~~one of the most~~ competitive ~~teams in the IPL, known for nurturing young talent alongside experienced~~ international ~~players~~.		}}'''Delhi Capitals (DC)''' is a professional franchise cricket team that competes in the Indian Premier League. Based in New Delhi, the team was established in 2008 as one of the original eight franchises of the league. The team was formed as one of the league's first eight teams in 2008 and operates from its New Delhi headquarters. Through its IPL journey Delhi Capitals has developed into a top competitive team which combines emerging players with seasoned international cricket professionals.
	The team plays its home matches at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium, which is one of the oldest cricket venues in India. ~~As of recent seasons, the~~ team ~~is coached by~~ Hemang Badani ~~and captained by~~ Axar Patel.		The team plays its home matches at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium which is one of the oldest cricket venues in India. The team has been under Hemang Badani's coaching since recent seasons while Axar Patel serves as captain.
	~~A major~~ milestone ~~in the franchise’s history came~~ in 2020 when Delhi Capitals ~~reached~~ their first~~-ever~~ IPL final. ~~Although they finished as runners-up against~~ the Mumbai Indians~~, the season marked~~ a ~~turning point~~ in ~~the team’s~~ performance and reputation. The ~~franchise is jointly owned by the~~ GMR Group and JSW Sports.		The franchise reached its most important milestone in 2020 when Delhi Capitals achieved their first IPL final appearance. The team reached the finals of the season but lost to the Mumbai Indians which led to a major change in both their performance and their overall reputation. The GMR Group and JSW Sports share ownership of the franchise.

	==History==		==History==
	The ~~Indian Premier League was launched in 2008 by the~~ Board of Control for Cricket in India~~, with~~ recognition from the International Cricket Council. It introduced a ~~city-based franchise model~~ that ~~revolutionized~~ T20 cricket ~~worldwide. Delhi’s franchise~~ was ~~acquired by~~ the GMR Group ~~for approximately~~ $84 million.		The Board of Control for Cricket in India started the Indian Premier League in 2008 which received official recognition from the International Cricket Council. The league introduced a new system that divided cities into teams which changed the way T20 cricket was played throughout the entire world. The GMR Group spent around $84 million to acquire ownership of the Delhi franchise.
	~~Initially named~~ Delhi Daredevils~~, the team struggled~~ to achieve ~~consistent~~ success ~~in the early~~ years despite having strong ~~squads~~. ~~However, in 2018, a~~ major ~~transformation occurred~~ when JSW Sports ~~purchased a~~ 50% ~~stake~~ in ~~the franchise~~. ~~This~~ partnership ~~brought~~ new management ~~strategies, improved~~ team structure~~, and~~ a ~~fresh vision~~.		The team began its existence under the name Delhi Daredevils but they failed to achieve permanent success during their first years despite having strong player lineups. The franchise underwent its first major change when JSW Sports acquired 50% ownership of the team in 2018. The partnership introduced new management techniques which helped the team develop its organizational structure while establishing a new strategic direction for future operations.
	~~Later in 2018, the~~ team ~~was officially rebranded~~ as Delhi Capitals~~, symbolizing~~ the pride and identity of India’s capital city. The rebranding ~~also marked the beginning of~~ a new ~~era focused on~~ youth development, data~~-driven~~ decisions~~, and long-term~~ team ~~building~~.		The team gained its new identity as Delhi Capitals during a 2018 rebranding which represents the national pride and cultural identity of India’s capital city. The rebranding launched a new organizational period that established youth development programs which utilized data analysis to make decisions about building the team through time.
	The franchise owners have expanded their sports investments globally. ~~In 2024, they acquired~~ Hampshire County Cricket Club in England and ~~a majority (~~51%) stake in Southern Brave~~, further strengthening their presence in international cricket leagues~~.		The franchise owners have expanded their sports investments globally. The franchise expanded its international cricket presence through two acquisitions because it bought Hampshire County Cricket Club in England and 51% majority stake in Southern Brave.

	==Home Ground==		==Home Ground==
	~~Delhi Capitals’ primary home venue is the~~ Arun Jaitley Stadium~~, known~~ for its ~~lively atmosphere and strong~~ fan ~~support~~. The stadium has hosted numerous historic matches and remains a key cricketing hub in India.		The Arun Jaitley Stadium serves as the primary home ground for Delhi Capitals which creates an energetic atmosphere through its dedicated fan base. The stadium has hosted numerous historic matches and remains a key cricketing hub in India. The team's primary home ground operates together with ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium which serves as their additional home match site in Visakhapatnam. The arrangement started in 2024 to help the team grow its fan base while meeting their scheduling needs.
	~~In addition to their main~~ ground~~, the team also uses the~~ ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam ~~as a secondary home venue~~. ~~This~~ arrangement ~~began~~ in 2024 to ~~expand~~ the ~~team’s~~ fan base ~~and accommodate~~ scheduling ~~requirements~~.

	==Team Identity==		==Team Identity==
	Delhi ~~Capitals’ identity~~ is ~~strongly reflected in~~ its colors and logo. The primary ~~colors—blue,~~ red, and ~~white—carry~~ symbolic ~~meaning~~:		The complete identity of Delhi Capitals is expressed through its team colors and logo design. The three primary colors of blue and red and white together serve to convey specific symbolic meanings which respectively represent:
	Blue represents trust, confidence, and stability		Blue represents trust and confidence and stability
	Red signifies passion, energy, and determination		Red signifies passion and energy and determination
	White ~~adds~~ a ~~sense of~~ balance ~~and modern elegance~~		White creates a balance which brings contemporary sophistication to the design
	The ~~team’s~~ logo ~~features~~ a shield design ~~with~~ a fierce tiger at its center. The tiger ~~symbolizes~~ power, courage, and ~~aggression—qualities essential~~ in ~~competitive~~ cricket. The shield ~~shape gives~~ the logo a ~~classic~~ yet ~~modern appeal, representing~~ strength and unity.		The team logo displays a shield design which contains a fierce tiger at its center. The tiger represents power and courage and aggression which people need to succeed in professional cricket. The shield design of the logo provides a timeless yet contemporary look which shows both strength and unity.

	==Performance & Growth==		==Performance & Growth==
	~~Over the years,~~ Delhi Capitals has ~~evolved~~ from an ~~underperforming side into~~ a ~~strong contender in the IPL~~. The team has ~~focused heavily~~ on ~~developing~~ young Indian ~~players~~ while ~~also bringing in experienced~~ international ~~stars~~.		Delhi Capitals has transformed itself from a team that failed to win matches into an IPL team that now competes at a high level. The team has concentrated its efforts on training young Indian athletes while signing established international players. The team reached the 2020 final after developing both their consistent performance and their tactical methods. The franchise has maintained its active squad development process which enables them to compete effectively within the league.
	~~Their journey to~~ the 2020 final ~~stands out as a defining moment, showcasing~~ their ~~improved consistency~~ and ~~strategic approach~~. ~~Since then, the~~ franchise has ~~continued~~ to ~~build a balanced squad and remains a competitive force in~~ the league.

	== Key Persons ==		== Key Persons ==
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	== Popularity ==		== Popularity ==
	Delhi Capitals ~~is a popular~~ team in the ~~IPL. Many people~~ in Delhi ~~and all over India support the~~ team~~. It is known for~~ its ~~young players and attacking~~ style ~~of play~~. The team ~~also has~~ a ~~strong fan base on~~ social media. Their ~~good performance~~ in ~~recent~~ years has ~~made them more popular~~.		The Delhi Capitals team has become famous throughout theIPL tournament. The team has fans who support them throughout the entire country from their base in Delhi. The team showcases its youthful talent through its energetic playing style. The team maintains a powerful presence across various social media platforms. Their pattern of performing well in the last few years has resulted in increased public recognition.

	== External Links ==		== External Links ==

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References

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	[[Category:~~Delhi Capitals~~]]		[[Category:DC players]]
	[[Category:~~Indian Premier League~~ teams]]		[[Category:IPL teams]]
	~~[[Category:Cricket clubs established in 2008~~]]

Jessica: /* Team Identity: Colors & Logo */

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Team Identity: Colors & Logo

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	In addition to their main ground, the team also uses the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam as a secondary home venue. This arrangement began in 2024 to expand the team’s fan base and accommodate scheduling requirements.		In addition to their main ground, the team also uses the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam as a secondary home venue. This arrangement began in 2024 to expand the team’s fan base and accommodate scheduling requirements.

	==Team Identity~~: Colors & Logo~~==		==Team Identity==
	Delhi Capitals’ identity is strongly reflected in its colors and logo. The primary colors—blue, red, and white—carry symbolic meaning:		Delhi Capitals’ identity is strongly reflected in its colors and logo. The primary colors—blue, red, and white—carry symbolic meaning:
	Blue represents trust, confidence, and stability		Blue represents trust, confidence, and stability

Jessica at 07:45, 1 April 2026

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	== Popularity ==		== Popularity ==
	Delhi Capitals is a popular team in the IPL. Many people in Delhi and all over India support the team. It is known for its young players and attacking style of play. The team also has a strong fan base on social media. Their good performance in recent years has made them more popular.		Delhi Capitals is a popular team in the IPL. Many people in Delhi and all over India support the team. It is known for its young players and attacking style of play. The team also has a strong fan base on social media. Their good performance in recent years has made them more popular.

			== External Links ==
			* [https://www.delhicapitals.in Official website]
			* [https://www.iplt20.com/teams/delhi-capitals IPL T20 Team Profile]

	== See also ==		== See also ==

Jessica at 07:42, 1 April 2026

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}}'''Delhi Capitals (DC)''' is a professional franchise cricket team that competes in the Indian Premier League. Based in New Delhi, the team was established in 2008 as one of the original eight franchises of the league. Over the years, Delhi Capitals has grown into one of the most competitive teams in the IPL, known for nurturing young talent alongside experienced international players.
The team plays its home matches at the iconic Arun Jaitley Stadium, which is one of the oldest cricket venues in India. As of recent seasons, the team is coached by Hemang Badani and captained by Axar Patel.
A major milestone in the franchise’s history came in 2020 when Delhi Capitals reached their first-ever IPL final. Although they finished as runners-up against the Mumbai Indians, the season marked a turning point in the team’s performance and reputation. The franchise is jointly owned by the GMR Group and JSW Sports.

==History==
The Indian Premier League was launched in 2008 by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, with recognition from the International Cricket Council. It introduced a city-based franchise model that revolutionized T20 cricket worldwide. Delhi’s franchise was acquired by the GMR Group for approximately $84 million.
Initially named Delhi Daredevils, the team struggled to achieve consistent success in the early years despite having strong squads. However, in 2018, a major transformation occurred when JSW Sports purchased a 50% stake in the franchise. This partnership brought new management strategies, improved team structure, and a fresh vision.
Later in 2018, the team was officially rebranded as Delhi Capitals, symbolizing the pride and identity of India’s capital city. The rebranding also marked the beginning of a new era focused on youth development, data-driven decisions, and long-term team building.
The franchise owners have expanded their sports investments globally. In 2024, they acquired Hampshire County Cricket Club in England and a majority (51%) stake in Southern Brave, further strengthening their presence in international cricket leagues.

==Home Ground==
Delhi Capitals’ primary home venue is the Arun Jaitley Stadium, known for its lively atmosphere and strong fan support. The stadium has hosted numerous historic matches and remains a key cricketing hub in India.
In addition to their main ground, the team also uses the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam as a secondary home venue. This arrangement began in 2024 to expand the team’s fan base and accommodate scheduling requirements.

==Team Identity: Colors & Logo==
Delhi Capitals’ identity is strongly reflected in its colors and logo. The primary colors—blue, red, and white—carry symbolic meaning:
Blue represents trust, confidence, and stability
Red signifies passion, energy, and determination
White adds a sense of balance and modern elegance
The team’s logo features a shield design with a fierce tiger at its center. The tiger symbolizes power, courage, and aggression—qualities essential in competitive cricket. The shield shape gives the logo a classic yet modern appeal, representing strength and unity.

==Performance & Growth==
Over the years, Delhi Capitals has evolved from an underperforming side into a strong contender in the IPL. The team has focused heavily on developing young Indian players while also bringing in experienced international stars.
Their journey to the 2020 final stands out as a defining moment, showcasing their improved consistency and strategic approach. Since then, the franchise has continued to build a balanced squad and remains a competitive force in the league.

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]		* [[Indian Premier League (IPL)]]
	* [[Mumbai Indians]]		* [[Mumbai Indians (MI)]]
	* [[Rajasthan Royals]]		* [[Rajasthan Royals (RR)]]
	* [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru]]		* [[Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)]]

	== References ==		== References ==