
Delhi Capitals is a prominent franchise cricket team that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the most popular T20 cricket leagues in the world. The team represents the city of Delhi, the capital of India, and is owned by the GMR Group and the JSW Group. The franchise was established in 2008 as Delhi Daredevils and has undergone a name change to Delhi Capitals in 2019.
Delhi Capitals is a prominent franchise cricket team that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL), one of the most popular T20 cricket leagues in the world. The team represents the city of Delhi, the capital of India, and is jointly owned by the GMR Group and the JSW Group. The franchise was established in 2008 as Delhi Daredevils and was rebranded as Delhi Capitals in 2019 to reflect a new identity and vision.
As of the 2026 IPL season, the captain of the Delhi Capitals is Axar Patel, an experienced Indian all-rounder known for his consistency with both bat and ball and his leadership qualities within the team. The head coach is former Indian cricketer Hemang Badani, who took over the role ahead of the 2025 season, bringing fresh strategic direction and a strong focus on developing young talent.
The team plays its home matches primarily at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi and continues to be one of the most followed franchises in the IPL, with a passionate fan base and a competitive squad featuring both Indian and international stars.
The Delhi Capitals Women are an Indian women’s cricket team based in New Delhi that competes in the Women’s Premier League (WPL). The franchise is owned by the GMR Group and the JSW Group, who also co-own the men’s Delhi Capitals team in the IPL. As of the 2026 season, the side continues to be coached by Jonathan Batty and captained by Meg Lanning.
Delhi Capitals were one of the strongest teams in the early years of the WPL. They reached the final in the inaugural 2023 season after finishing at the top of the league stage with six wins in eight matches and qualifying directly for the championship match. The team repeated its strong performances in subsequent seasons, including another final appearance in 2024, establishing itself as one of the most consistent franchises in the competition through 2025.
Jonathan Batty was appointed head coach in February 2023 ahead of the inaugural player auction, where Delhi Capitals assembled a competitive squad of 18 players. Since then, the franchise has continued to build a balanced squad combining international stars and emerging Indian talent, remaining a regular playoff contender heading into the 2026 edition of the league.