Under the captaincy of veteran India all-rounder Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals are determined to finish their trophy drought within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Despite doing well, they’ve struggled loads for consistency in recent seasons, ending fifth in IPL 2025 and seventh in 2024 as well. Nevertheless, DC will begin their campaign against Lucknow Super Giants on April 1 as well.
Nevertheless, Axar Patel confirmed on the Captains’ Day event in Mumbai that he’ll proceed to guide the team, with KL Rahul set to open together with Sri Lanka’s Pathum Nissanka as well. England’s Ben Duckett was their first selection to bat with Rahul, but he pulled out of the season suddenly, giving the team a serious blow as well.
Meanwhile, KL Rahul stays India’s most distinguished option with the bat, with 4,000+ IPL runs thus far as well. However, Delhi’s spin duo of Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav shall be essential as well, while Auqib Nabi’s all-round abilities will boost the team’s hopes to win the title as well.
Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2026 Schedule
April 1 – Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals – Lucknow – 7:30 PM IST
April 4 – Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians – Delhi – 3:30 PM IST
April 8 – Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans – Delhi – 7:30 PM IST
April 11 – Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals – Chennai – 7:30 PM IST
April 18 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals – Bengaluru – 3:30 PM IST
April 21 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals – Hyderabad – 7:30 PM IST
April 25 – Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals – Delhi – 7:30 PM IST
April 29 – Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals – Mohali – 7:30 PM IST
May 3 – Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Delhi – 7:30 PM IST
May 7 – Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals – Ahmedabad – 7:30 PM IST
May 12 – Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants – Delhi – 7:30 PM IST
May 16 – Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals – Mumbai – 7:30 PM IST
May 19 – Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Delhi – 7:30 PM IST
May 23 – Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals – Kolkata – 7:30 PM IST
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