The Delhi Capitals were established as the Delhi Daredevils in 2008 and changed their name in 2018. The team has experienced a number of highs and lows over the years, including the departure of key players. We’ll take a closer look at some of the team’s most memorable to lowest moments and key player moves in this article.
High Moments:
One of DC’s most significant high moments was their performance in the 2020 IPL season. The team finished second in the league table, with 16 points from 14 matches. In the playoffs, DC defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Qualifier 2 match to advance to the final for the first time in their history. Although they lost the final to the Mumbai Indians, it was a remarkable achievement for the team.
Another high moment for DC was in the 2019 IPL season, where they finished third in the league table with 18 points from 14 matches. In the playoffs, they defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator but lost to the Chennai Super Kings in the Qualifier 2 match.
Low Moments:
DC’s lowest moment in the IPL was in the 2013 season when they finished last in the league table with just three wins from 16 matches. They also had a disappointing 2018 season when they finished last in the league table with just five wins from 14 matches.
Key Players Released:
DC has released several key players over the years. In 2021, they released Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who played a crucial role in their 2020 campaign. The team also released West Indian batsman Shimron Hetmyer, who had a decent outing in the 2020 season, scoring 185 runs in 11 matches.
In 2020, DC released South African fast bowler Chris Morris, who was the team’s most expensive buy in the 2019 auction. Morris played only nine matches for DC in the 2019 season, picking up 13 wickets.
Overall, DC has had some memorable moments in the IPL, including reaching the final for the first time in 2020. However, they have also had their fair share of disappointments, finishing last in the league table twice. With the release of some key players, the team will have to regroup and come up with a new strategy for the upcoming season.
