PremiumIPL 2024; DC preview: Delhi Capitals' squad, schedule, and team profile and all you need to know
In 2023, the Delhi Capitals finished 9th on the points table, winning just 5 games and losing 9 out of the 14 league matches played.
Last Updated: 11.53 PM, Mar 19, 2024
As teams gear up for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), this article focuses on the Delhi Capitals (DC) and their preparations, team, schedule, and more for the 2024 edition.
DC from 2023 to 2024:
In 2023, the Delhi Capitals finished 9th on the points table, winning just 5 games and losing 9 out of the 14 league matches played.
The team, which was without the services of Rishabh Pant after the wicketkeeper-batter met with an accident in 2022, is making a return after 14 months. Delhi Capitals have now replaced Australia's David Warner as the captain and named Pant as their skipper for the upcoming season.
DC's IPL 2024 team composition:
Pant has not played competitive cricket since December 2022 when he unfortunately suffered a near-fatal accident. With him making a comeback, the side will surely be pumped.
They also have Ricky Ponting as the head coach and Sourav Ganguly as Director Of Cricket and boast a very balanced squad with an adequate number of foreign and domestic players.
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The side did face a setback with Harry Brook pulling out of the entire tournament due to personal reasons, but they roped in Jake Fraser-McGurk, who also holds the record for the fastest century in a professional game (in 29 balls).
Talking about their bowlers, they have the spin twins, Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, while Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, and Khaleel Ahmed will take care of the fast bowling department along with Anrich Nortje and Jhye Richardson.
Delhi Capitals Full Squad:
Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Kumar Kushagra, Ricky Bhui, Shai Hope, Prithvi Shaw, Yash Dhull, Swastik Chikara, David Warner, Pravin Dubey, Axar Patel, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Vicky Ostwal, Sumit Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Jhye Richardson, Rasikh Salem.
DC's IPL 2024 Schedule:
March 23: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings in Mohali at 3:30 PM IST.
March 28: Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur at 7:30 PM IST.
March 31: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings in Vizag at 7:30 PM IST.
April 3: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Vizag at 7:30 PM IST.
April 7: Deli Capitals vs Mumbai Indians in Mumbai at 3:30 PM IST.
Important Note: The IPL 2024 schedule has been announced only for the first 21 matches while the remaining fixtures will be announced later, as per the election dates.