The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always been a platform where cricketing giants clash, and the rivalry between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) is no exception.
These two teams have a rich history in the IPL, and their head-to-head battles have often been the highlight of the tournament.
As they gear up to face each other once again in IPL 2024, let’s take a closer look at their DC vs MI head-to-head records and their performance so far in the tournament.
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Delhi Capitals are determined to make their mark and stake their claim for the coveted title. Led by the dynamic Rishabh Pant, the Capitals have shown glimpses of their potential but have struggled to find consistency.
With four wins from their outings so far, Delhi Capitals find themselves in the middle of the points table.
Their batting lineup, bolstered by the inclusion of Fraser McGurk, has shown promise, but concerns linger over the form of Prithvi Shaw.
The bowling department, led by Anrich Nortje, has had its moments but has also been inconsistent at times.
Despite these challenges, Delhi Capitals possess the firepower to turn the tide in their favor and pose a formidable challenge to any opposition on their day.
With players like Pant, Shaw, and McGurk in their ranks, the Capitals will be aiming to build momentum as the tournament progresses and stake their claim for a playoff spot.
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Mumbai Indians have had a lackluster start to their campaign in IPL 2024. The change in leadership, with Rohit Sharma taking over the captaincy reins, has not yielded the desired results for the team.
With just three wins from their nine matches, Mumbai Indians find themselves languishing near the bottom of the points table.
While Rohit Sharma has led from the front with his batting heroics, the rest of the team has struggled to fire consistently.
Jasprit Bumrah has been a standout performer with the ball, but the lack of support from the other bowlers has been a cause for concern.
Despite their slow start, Mumbai Indians are known for their ability to bounce back from adversity.
With seasoned campaigners like Sharma, Bumrah, and Ishan Kishan in their ranks, the defending champions will be aiming to rediscover their winning touch and mount a late surge up the table.
DC vs MI Head-to-Head Records:
MI holds the edge in the head-to-head battle, having won 19 out of the 34 matches played between the two teams. On the other hand, DC has emerged victorious on 15 occasions, making it a closely contested rivalry.
Total – 34
DC – 15
MI – 19
List of matches played between DC and MI since IPL 2008
| Tournament | Venue | Winner | Margin |
| 2024 | Mumbai | MI | 29 runs |
| 2023 | Delhi | MI | 6 Wickets |
| 2022 | Mumbai | MI | 5 Wickets |
| 2022 | Mumbai | DC | 4 Wickets |
| 2021 | Sharjah | DC | 4 wickets |
| 2021 | Chennai | DC | 6 wickets |
| 2020 | Dubai | MI | 5 wickets |
| 2020 | Dubai | MI | 57 runs |
| 2020 | Dubai | MI | 9 wickets |
| 2020 | Abu Dhabi | MI | 5 wickets |
| 2019 | Delhi | MI | 40 runs |
| 2019 | Mumbai | DC | 7 wickets |
| 2018 | Delhi | DC | 11 runs |
| 2018 | Mumbai | MI | 14 runs |
| 2017 | Delhi | MI | 146 runs |
| 2017 | Delhi | DC | 10 runs |
| 2016 | Visakhapatnam | MI | 80 runs |
| 2016 | Delhi | DC | 10 runs |
| 2015 | Mumbai | MI | 5 wickets |
| 2015 | Delhi | DC | 37 runs |
| 2014 | Mumbai | MI | 15 runs |
| 2014 | Sharjah | DC | 6 wickets |
| 2013 | Delhi | DC | 9 wickets |
| 2013 | Mumbai | MI | 44 runs |
| 2012 | Delhi | DC | 37 runs |
| 2012 | Mumbai | DC | 7 wickets |
| 2011 | Mumbai | MI | 32 runs |
| 2011 | Delhi | MI | 8 wickets |
| 2010 | Mumbai | MI | 39 runs |
| 2010 | Delhi | MI | 98 runs |
| 2009 | Centurion | DC | 4 wickets |
| 2009 | East London | DC | 7 wickets |
| 2008 | Delhi | DC | 5 wickets |
| 2008 | Navi Mumbai | MI | 29 runs |
IPL 2024: Most runs in DC vs MI fixtures
Rohit Sharma (MI) – 776 runs
IPL 2024: Most wickets in DC vs MI fixtures
Jasprit Bumrah (MI) – 25 wickets
DC vs MI: Complete Squad
Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara. Players injured/withdrawn: Harry Brook, Lungi Ngidi.
Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, N. Tilak Varma, Tim David, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Shams Mulani, Nehal Wadhera, Jasprit Bumrah, Kumar Kartikeya, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal, Luke Wood, Romario Shepherd, Gerald Coetzee, Shreyas Gopal, Nuwan Thushara, Naman Dhir, Anshul Kamboj, Mohammad Nabi, Shivalik Sharma, Kwena Maphaka.