Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 Schedule: Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to begin their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on March 24 at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. This year marks a new chapter for DC as Axar Patel has been appointed as their new captain, replacing Rishabh Pant, who exited the team ahead of the mega auction.
Axar Patel, who has been with Delhi Capitals since 2019, was retained for ₹16.50 crore, making him one of the franchise’s top players. Faf du Plessis, the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain, has been brought in as vice-captain for the season. The experienced 40-year-old South African batter will play a crucial leadership role alongside Axar.
Delhi Capitals will play their first two home matches in Visakhapatnam before shifting to their regular home venue in Delhi.
TATA IPL 2025 Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Owner: JSW-GMR Cricket Pvt. Ltd.
- Coach: Ricky Ponting
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Captain: Axar Patel
- Vice-Captain: Faf du Plessis
Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 Full Schedule
| No. | Date | Day | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 24 | Monday | 7:30 PM | DC vs LSG | Visakhapatnam |
| 2 | March 30 | Sunday | 3:30 PM | DC vs SRH | Visakhapatnam |
| 3 | April 5 | Saturday | 3:30 PM | CSK vs DC | Chennai |
| 4 | April 10 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru |
| 5 | April 13 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | DC vs MI | Delhi |
| 6 | April 16 | Wednesday | 7:30 PM | DC vs RR | Delhi |
| 7 | April 19 | Saturday | 3:30 PM | GT vs DC | Ahmedabad |
| 8 | April 22 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | LSG vs DC | Lucknow |
| 9 | April 27 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | DC vs RCB | Delhi |
| 10 | April 29 | Tuesday | 7:30 PM | DC vs KKR | Delhi |
| 11 | May 5 | Monday | 7:30 PM | SRH vs DC | Hyderabad |
| 12 | May 8 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | PBKS vs DC | Dharamsala |
| 13 | May 11 | Sunday | 7:30 PM | DC vs GT | Delhi |
| 14 | May 15 | Thursday | 7:30 PM | MI vs DC | Mumbai |
Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 Squad
Axar Patel (Captain), Faf du Plessis (Vice-Captain), KL Rahul, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Abhishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mitchell Starc, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmanta Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari.
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How Delhi Capitals Performed in IPL 2024
Delhi Capitals had a mixed season in IPL 2024, missing out on a playoff spot despite some strong individual performances.
- Axar Patel had a solid all-round season, scoring 235 runs at an average of nearly 30 and taking 11 wickets with an economy rate of 7.65.
- The absence of Rishabh Pant, due to his exit from the franchise, was felt throughout the season.
- Faf du Plessis, who was RCB’s captain in 2024, joined DC in the IPL 2025 auction for ₹2 crore and is expected to play a crucial leadership role.
Delhi Capitals will be hoping that Axar Patel’s leadership and the addition of experienced players like Faf du Plessis and Mitchell Starc will help them mount a strong title challenge in IPL 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Delhi Capitals IPL 2025
1. Who is the captain of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025?
Axar Patel has been named Delhi Capitals’ captain for IPL 2025.
2. Who is the vice-captain of Delhi Capitals?
Former RCB captain Faf du Plessis has been appointed vice-captain of DC.
3. Who is the head coach of Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025?
Australian cricket legend Ricky Ponting is DC’s head coach.
4. Where will Delhi Capitals play their home matches?
Delhi Capitals will play their first two home matches in Visakhapatnam before shifting to their regular home venue, Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
5. Who are the key players in Delhi Capitals’ IPL 2025 squad?
Some of the key players in DC’s squad include:
- Axar Patel (Captain, All-rounder)
- Faf du Plessis (Vice-Captain, Batsman)
- KL Rahul (Batsman, Wicketkeeper)
- Mitchell Starc (Fast Bowler)
- Kuldeep Yadav (Spinner)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (Explosive Batsman)
6. When is Delhi Capitals’ first match in IPL 2025?
DC will begin their IPL 2025 campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on March 24, 2025, at 7:30 PM in Visakhapatnam.
7. Where can I watch DC’s IPL 2025 matches?
IPL 2025 matches will be broadcasted on Star Sports Network and live-streamed on JioCinema.
8. How many times have Delhi Capitals won the IPL title?
Delhi Capitals are yet to win an IPL title. Their best performance came in IPL 2020, when they reached the final but lost to Mumbai Indians.
