Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians have been playing against each other since the inception of IPL in 2008. Both teams have been strong contenders and are listed amongst the oldest playing IPL teams. Delhi Capitals was initially named Delhi Daredevils during the initial seasons of IPL. The two teams have had 35 encounters in the IPL history so far. The last encounter between the two teams was during the 2024 IPL where DC won the match by a margin of 10 runs. During the match, Jake Fraser-McGurk was declared as man of the match for his 84-run inning off 27 balls. In all the head-on matches Mumbai Indians have a massive winning haul in comparison to Delhi Capitals.
DC and MI are strong competitors in the IPL and they have steered great excitement among fans with thrilling clashes in the history of IPL. They are set to play against each other for at least two times in IPL 2025. Let’s have a look at the IPL rivalry between DC and MI throughout the years.
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Head to Head in IPL
| Statistic | Delhi | Mumbai |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 35 | 35 |
| Won | 16 | 19 |
| Lost | 19 | 16 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 257 | 247 |
| Lowest Score | 66 | 92 |
Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians have met 35 times in IPL history. While MI emerged victorious on 19 occasions while DC won 16 times. In all the IPL matches MI has managed to lift the trophy 5 times DC are yet to win the final match. The two teams had their first encounter during the 2008 IPL at DY Patil Sports Academy in Mumbai. In that match, MI set a target of 163 for DC but DC fell short by a margin of 29 runs. In the second faceoff match held at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi and in the match DC scored 175 runs which MI failed to surpass and lost the match by a margin of 11 runs. In all the DC vs MI head-on IPL matches MI skipper Rohit Sharma holds the highest runs record of 849 with an average of 32.65 in 28 matches.
DC vs MI Head-to-Head at DC’s Home Ground, Arun Jaitley Stadium
Talking about their head-to-head at DC’s home ground, Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians have faced each other 12 times at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi with DC winning seven out of them, while MI coming out victorious on five occasions. The last time both teams met at this ground was on 27th April, 2024, where DC defeated MI in a last-ball thriller by 10 runs. Batting first, DC posted 257 runs in 20 overs, with the help of a rapid half-century by Jake Fraser-McGurk (84 off 27) and Tristan Stubbs (48* off 25). In reply, MI player Tilak Varma scored 63 runs off 32 balls, along with skipper Hardik Pandya taking charge in the middle overs with 46 runs off 24 balls. However, it was not sufficient as the match flipped again, going in the favor of Delhi Capitals.
| Matches Played | MI Won | DC Won | Previous Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 5 | 7 | DC won by 10 runs |
MI vs DC Head-to-Head at MI’s Home Ground, Wankhede Stadium
Talking about their head-to-head at MI’s home ground, Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have faced each other 10 times at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai with MI winning seven out of them, while DC coming out victorious on three occasions. The last time both teams met at this ground was on 7th April, 2024, where MI defeated DC by 29 runs. Batting first, MI posted 234/5. In reply, DC could only reach to 205 for 8 despite Tristan Stubbs quickfire 71 runs off 29 balls.
| Matches Played | MI Won | DC Won | Previous Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 7 | 3 | MI won by 29 runs |
Delhi Capitals VS Mumbai Indians Top performers
DC vs MI Most Runs in IPL
Talking about the IPL clash history between both teams MI’s Rohit Sharma holds the highest runs record with a score of 849. MI’s Suryakumar Yadav holds the second-highest runs among currently playing players with a score of 311 whilst MI’s Hardik Pandya holds the third-highest runs record with a score of 263. In terms of IPL 2025, KL Rahul from DC is drawing much attention because of his match-winning knocks. He has amassed 185 runs at an average of 92.50 in 3 innings.
DC vs MI Most Wickets in IPL
In all the IPL clashes between both teams, MI’s Jasprit Bumrah holds the record for most wickets with tally of 26 wickets. DC’s Axar Patel occupies the second position as the highest wicket-taker with a tally of 8 wickets.
Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Head to Head Total Matches
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4,2008 | MI | 29 Runs | Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy,Mumbai |
| May 24, 2008 | DC | 5 Wickets | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| May 8,2009 | DC | 4 Wickets | Buffalo Park, South Africa |
| May 21,2009 | DC | 4 Wickets | SuperSports Park, Centurion |
| March 17,2010 | MI | 98 Runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| April 13, 2010 | MI | 39 Runs | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| April 10,2011 | MI | 8 Wickets | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| May 6,2011 | MI | 32 Runs | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| April 16,2012 | DC | 7 Wickets | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| April 27,2012 | DC | 37 runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| April 8,2013 | MI | 44 Runs | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| April 20,2013 | DC | 4 Runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| April 26,2014 | DC | 6 Wickets | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE |
| May 22,2014 | MI | 15 Runs | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| April 22,2015 | DC | 35 Runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| May 4,2015 | MI | 5 Wickets | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| April 22,2016 | DC | 10 Runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delho |
| May 14,2016 | MI | 86 Runs | Dr. Y.S Rajasekhara Reddy ACA VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| April 22,2017 | MI | 14 Runs | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| May 6,2017 | MI | 7 Wickets | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| April 14,2018 | DC | 7 Wickets | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| May 20, 2018 | DC | 11 Runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| March 24, 2019 | DC | 37 Runs | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| April 18,2019 | MI | 40 Runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| October 11, 2020 | MI | 5 Wickets | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
| October 31,2020 | MI | 8 Wickets | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE |
| Nov 5,2020 | MI | 57 Runs | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE |
| Nov 10,2020 | MI | 5 Wickets | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE |
| April 20,2021 | DC | 6 Wickets | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| October 2,2021 | DC | 4 Wickets | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE |
| March 27,2022 | DC | 3 Runs | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| May 21, 2022 | MI | 5 Wickets | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| April 11, 2023 | MI | 6 Wickets | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| 7 April, 2024 | MI | 29 Runs | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| 27 April, 2024 | DC | 10 Runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
FAQs about DC vs MI Head to Head
Is MI better than DC?
In the IPL head-on clash matches between both teams, MI has won 19 times while DC has won 16 times. Due to this fact, MI has an upper hand in the head-on clash matches.
What are the highest runs scored in the head-on clashed between DC and MI?
In the head-on clashes between both teams MI’s Rohit Sharma has the highest runs scored with a score of 849.
How many times have MI defeated DC?
MI and DC have faced each other 35 times in the IPL with MI winning 19 of them while DC coming out victorious on 16 occasions.
Who has scored the most runs for MI against DC?
Former skipper Rohit Sharma is the leading run scorer for MI in matches against DC with 849 runs.
Who has taken the most wickets for MI against DC?
Jasprit Bumrah is the leading wicket taker for MI while playing against DC with 26 scalps.
Who has scored the most runs for DC against MI?
Former DC player Rishabh Pant is a leading run getter of all time while playing against MI, with 402 runs.
Who has taken the most wickets for DC against MI?
Former DC player Amit Mishra is DC’s highest wicket taker against MI with 19 wickets.
