DC All IPL Final Match List

DC All IPL Final Match List: The Indian Premier League (IPL) has grown into one of the most popular T20 leagues globally since its inception in 2008. Over the years, several teams have claimed the prestigious title, including Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Among the teams striving for glory, Delhi Capitals (DC) have had their fair share of challenges and moments of brilliance.

Delhi Capitals in IPL Finals

Despite being one of the original franchises, Delhi Capitals struggled in the early years of the IPL. However, with strategic changes and a revamped squad, they finally reached their maiden IPL final in 2020, showcasing their growth as a competitive team.

Season	Against	Venue	Date	Result
2020	Mumbai Indians	Dubai (DSC)	November 10, 2020	Runners-up

2020 Final vs Mumbai Indians (Runners-up)

The 2020 season was a historic one for DC as they secured their first-ever final appearance under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. After finishing third in 2019 and falling short in the playoffs, DC came back stronger in 2020. The team featured key players like Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Shimron Hetmyer, and Kagiso Rabada, who played vital roles in their campaign.

DC started their 2020 journey with a thrilling Super Over win against Punjab Kings. They looked dominant in the first half of the season, winning seven of their first nine games. However, they stumbled in the latter half, losing four of their last five matches and finishing second in the league stage with 16 points, just behind Mumbai Indians (18 points).

Path to the Final

• Qualifier 1: DC faced Mumbai Indians and struggled, as MI posted a massive 200/5. DC collapsed early, losing three wickets for zero runs and eventually managed 143/8, losing by 57 runs.
• Qualifier 2: DC faced Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and bounced back by scoring 189/3. Shikhar Dhawan top-scored with 78 runs, and DC’s disciplined bowling helped them restrict SRH to 172/8, securing their place in the final.

The Final Showdown

Facing Mumbai Indians in the final was a daunting task, as MI had already defeated them three times that season. Batting first, DC struggled in the middle overs but managed to post 156/7 in 20 overs. MI captain Rohit Sharma led from the front with a match-winning 68 off 51 balls, guiding his team to victory. MI chased down the target with ease, scoring 157/5 in 18.4 overs.