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Delhi Capitals (DC) had a disappointing season last year where they finished in ninth position at the points after winning just five out of 14 league matches. Now DC will be looking to change their fortunes in IPL 2024 with the return of Rishabh Pant. Dc are one of the most improved teams in the IPL in the last few years having qualified for the playoffs consecutively from 2019 to 2021 and finishing as the runners-up in 2020. However, they haven’t been able to qualify into the top-4 in the last couple of seasons.
Talking about lowest IPL totals, DC have registered many low totals throughout the years. Now, they would not like to break this record and register another lowest total in the IPL. DC will kickstart their IPL 2024 campaign against Punjab Kings on 23rd March in Mohali.
In the following listicle, we will have a look at the Delhi Capitals’ top 10 lowest IPL totals.
List of Delhi Capitals (DC) Lowest Totals in IPL
| Score | Overs | RR | Inns | Opposition | Ground | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 13.4 | 4.82 | 2 | v MI | Delhi | 6 May 2017 |
| 67 | 17.1 | 3.9 | 1 | v Kings XI | Mohali | 30 Apr 2017 |
| 80 | 19.1 | 4.17 | 1 | v SRH | Hyderabad | 4 May 2013 |
| 83 | 17.3 | 4.74 | 2 | v CSK | Delhi | 18 Apr 2013 |
| 84 | 15.4 | 5.36 | 2 | v CSK | Abu Dhabi | 21 Apr 2014 |
| 87 | 16.1 | 5.38 | 2 | v RR | Wankhede | 30 May 2008 |
| 95 | 18.2 | 5.18 | 1 | v RCB | Delhi | 26 Apr 2015 |
| 95 | 17.4 | 5.37 | 1 | v MI | Delhi | 10 Apr 2011 |
| 98 | 17.4 | 5.54 | 1 | v KKR | Eden Gardens | 10 Apr 2016 |
| 99 | 16.2 | 6.06 | 2 | v CSK | Chennai | 1 May 2019 |
1. 66/10 against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2017
Delhi Capitals registered their lowest ever IPL total in a match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 6th May, 2017. Batting first, MI posted 212/3 in their overs with the help of half-centuries by Lendl Simmons and Kieron Pollard. In reply, DC were not all close to MI’s total as they were bowled out for a mere 66 runs in 13.4 overs losing the game by 146 runs. This was also the biggest victory in the IPL in terms of runs.
2. 67/10 against Kings XI Punjab in IPL 2017
Delhi Capitals have registered two of their lowest IPL totals in a single season in 2017. Before getting out on 66 runs against Mumbai Indians, DC registered their previous lowest IPL total a week ago in a match against Kings XI Punjab (now known as Punjab Kings) in Mohali on 30th April 2017. Batting first, DC were bowled out for just 67 runs in 17.1 overs. For Punjab, Sandeep Sharma took 4 wickets by conceding 20 runs in four overs. In reply, Martin Guptill came up with 50 runs off 27 balls as Kings XI chased the winning total in just 7.5 overs without losing any wicket.
3. 80/10 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2013
In a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on 4th May, 2013, Delhi Capitals were bowled out for just 80 runs, which is their third lowest total in the IPL. After opting to bat first, DC batters couldn’t take advantage of the opportunity and kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were scrambled on 80 runs in 19.1 overs, For SRH, Dale Steyn, Darren Sammy and Thisara Perera took 2-2 wickets each. In reply, SRH chased the winning total in 13.5 overs losing 4 wickets.
4. 83/10 against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2013
In a match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 18th April, 2013, CSK posted a total of 164 for 4 with Michael Hussey top scoring with 65 runs off 50 balls. Chasing the target, DC were bowled for just 83 runs in overs, losing the game by 86 runs. For CSK, Mohit Sharma took 3 wickets by conceding 10 runs in three overs.
5. 84/10 against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2014
Batting first against Delhi Capitals at Abu Dhabi on 21st April, 2014, Chennai Super Kings posted 177/7 in their 20 overs. Suresh Raina with 56 runs off 41 balls while Jaydev Unadkat registered the figures of 3/32 for DC. Coming to chase the target, DC batters couldn’t set on the crease as the team was bowled out for just 84 runs in 15.4 overs losing the match by 93 runs.
6. 87/10 against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2008
Delhi Capitals had a great chance to qualify for the final of the first-ever IPL season as they were scheduled to play against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the first semi-final at Wankhede Stadium on 30th May, 2008. Batting first in a knockout match, RR posted 192/9 in their 20 overs with Shane Watson coming up with a half-century. Coming to chase, DC couldn’t get close to RR’s total as they bowled for just 87 runs in 16.1 overs, losing the game by 105 runs and getting knocked out of the title race.
7. 95/10 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2015
Batting first against Royal Challenger Bangalore (RCB) at Arun Jaitley stadium on 26th April, 2015, Delhi Capitals were bowled for just 95 runs in 18.2 overs setting a target of just 96 runs. For RCB, Mitchell Starc took 3 wickets by conceding 20 runs in four overs, while Varun Aaron and David Wiese took 2-2 wickets each. Chasing the winning total, RCB smashed 99 runs without losing any wicket in 10.3 overs with Chris Gayle remaining unbeaten on 62 runs off 40 balls.
8. 95/10 against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2011
Delhi Capitals registered their eighth lowest IPL total in a match against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Arun Jaitley Stadium on 10th April, 2011. Batting first, DC bowled out just 95 runs in 17.4 overs, with Lasith Malinga taking a 5-wicket haul by conceding 13 runs in 3.4 overs. Chasing the winning total, MI skipper Sachin Tendulkar played a steady knock of 46 runs off 50 balls as MI chased the target in 16.5 overs losing 2 wickets.
9. 98/10 against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2016
Delhi Capitals played their first match of IPL 2016 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens on 10th April. However, DC couldn’t start their campaign on a winning note as they were bowled out for 98 runs in 17.4 overs while batting first. In reply, KKR chased the winning target in 14.1 overs losing 1 wicket.
10. 99/10 against Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2019
In a match Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at M.A Chidambaram stadium on 1st May, 2019, CSK batted first and posted a total of 179 runs for the loss of 4 wickets, Suresh Raina was the top scorer with 59 runs off 37 balls, In reply, DC couldn’t even 100 runs and were bowled out for just 99 runs in 16.2 overs losing the game by 80 runs. Imran Tahir was CSK’s star with the ball with figures of 3/12 in 3.2 overs.
