Delhi Capitals, previously known as Delhi Daredevils, has been one of the most dynamic yet unpredictable franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Over the years, the team has seen a variety of captains, ranging from seasoned international stars to young Indian talents, each bringing a different leadership style. While the team has had moments of brilliance, consistency has often eluded them. From Virender Sehwag to Axar Patel, each captain has shaped the team’s journey in unique ways. Here’s a year-wise breakdown of all the captains of Delhi Capitals and how the team performed under their leadership each season.
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First Captain Virender Sehwag vs Current Captain Axar Patel
| Year | Captain(s) | Final Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Virender Sehwag | 4th |
| 2009 | Gautam Gambhir | 3rd |
| 2010 | Gautam Gambhir | 5th |
| 2011 | James Hopes | 10th |
| 2012 | Virender Sehwag | 3rd |
| 2013 | Mahela Jayawardene | 9th |
| 2014 | Kevin Pietersen | 8th |
| 2015 | JP Duminy | 7th |
| 2016 | Zaheer Khan | 6th |
| 2017 | Zaheer Khan | 6th |
| 2018 | Gautam Gambhir / Shreyas Iyer | 8th |
| 2019 | Shreyas Iyer | 3rd |
| 2020 | Shreyas Iyer | 2nd (Runner-up) |
| 2021 | Rishabh Pant | 3rd |
| 2022 | Rishabh Pant | 5th |
| 2023 | David Warner | 9th |
| 2024 | Rishabh Pant | 6th |
| 2025 | Axar Patel | TBD |
