The Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2024 began with the inaugural match between perennial rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on March 22, followed by the highly awaited encounter between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) the following day in Mohali. Interestingly, only the schedule for the first 21 matches until April 7 was announced initially due to date clash with the country's Lok Sabha Elections. However, on Monday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the remaining schedule of the IPL 2024, confirming that the final will be held in Chennai on May 26th.
IPL season 2024 season carries particular importance for Delhi Capitals, as their regular captain, Rishabh Pant, made his comeback after missing the previous edition due to a life-threatening accident. Pant's absence, stemming from a car accident in December 2022, led to his absence from cricketing activities for over a year.
Under Pant's leadership, DC feature a strong squad comprising notable players like Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mitchell Marsh, Kuldeep Yadav and David Warner. The addition of Kumar Kushagra, who secured a significant Rs. 7.20 crore deal at the auction, adds to the team's depth.
Here’s The Full IPL 2024 Schedule For Delhi Capitals
| Date | Match | Time |
| Mar 23 | Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings | 3:30 PM |
| Mar 28 | Rajasthan Royals vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| Mar 31 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 03 | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 07 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | 3:30 PM |
| Apr 12 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 16 | Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 20 | Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| Apr 24 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | 7:30 PM |
| April 27 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | 3:30 PM |
| April 29 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| May 07 | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals | 7:30 PM |
| May 12 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM |
| May 14 | Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM |
All 74 matches of the tournament are planned to be held in India, taking into account the dates of the general elections. The crucial stages of the competition are set to unfold in Ahmedabad and Chennai.
Delhi Capitals Full Squad For IPL 2024
Rishabh Pant (Captain), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara.