Mumbai Indians (MI) and Delhi Capitals (DC) have become one of the most watched rivalries in IPL history. The two sides first locked horns in the opening season of IPL 2008 when the franchise now known as Delhi Capitals was then called Delhi Daredevils. This rivalry has seen high-scoring thrillers, dramatic run chases, breathtaking bowling performances and even an IPL final.
Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have clashed against each other 38 times between 2008-2026 in the IPL. Mumbai has an overall record 21 wins and Delhi won 17 matches. Mumbai has also beaten Chennai in major knockout games – the 2020 Qualifier 1 and the final.
Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Head-to-Head Record
| Season | Matches | Mumbai Indians Wins | Delhi Capitals Wins |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 38 | 21 | 17 |
2008: The Rivalry Begins
The rivalry vibes began during IPL 2008. Mumbai Indians played Delhi Daredevils twice in the first edition and both times honours were even. One match that Mumbai won the other by 29 runs, Delhi also matched with a five-wicket win.
Neither team was probably gonna own the other forever is what the first season set-up. This match-up would become a slightly different animal in the coming years, as squads and team identities would drastically change, but the competitive nature remained.
2009: Delhi Take Control
Delhi Daredevils to take early lead in Round 2 of IPL season. Delhi came out on top in both the meetings with the Daredevils winning by 7 wickets and then 4 wickets as well.
In fact, this was also the first time in their rivalry that Delhi had completed a season without a defeat to Mumbai.
2010: Mumbai Strike Back
In 2010, Mumbai Indians hammered out a much more emphatic rebuttal. Both their matches against Delhi, they won (by 98 runs and 39 runs).
Mumbai’s victory by 98 runs was likewise conclusive and reinforced their escalating status. The franchise was soon in regular contention and having a squad to compete with the best teams in the league.
2011: Another Perfect Season for MI
The score was a comfortable same in 2011 where Mumbai continued their stranglehold over Delhi. Of these, Mumbai managed to win both matches, one by 8 wickets and the other by 32 runs.
By then, Mumbai was already taking a strong hold in the rivalry with four consecutive victories over Delhi between the 2010 and 2011 seasons.
2012: Delhi do the clean sweep
The trend changed in 2012, with Delhi Daredevils reversing the fortunes. They managed to beat Mumbai twice; once by 7 wickets and the other by 37 runs.
The rivalry turned so fast this season once again. Delhi responded with their own 2–0 season, following Mumbai’s two seasons undefeated.
2013: One Win Each
The 2013 season brought a second split. Mumbai Indians won one by 44 runs and the rest was won by Delhi Daredevils when they chased down MI’s targets with nine wickets in hand.
Mumbai winning by 44 runs proved their potential to defend a huge total, whereas Delhi winning with nine wickets highlighted the efficiency of the chase.
2014 and 2015: A Balanced Rivalry
The seasons after that followed similar patterns to nearly a T. Delhi won one match by six wickets in 2014 with Mumbai taking the other by 15 runs.
Delhi had one win in 2015 as well, by 37 runs and Mumbai retaliated with a five-wicket win.
These seasons were critical for making the rivalry an actual rivalry instead of simply a one-sided match.
2016: Another Split
Mumbai and Delhi again split the spoils in 2016. The earlier game went by a 10-run win for the Delhi Daredevils while subsequently, the Mumbai Indians registered an astonishing 80-run victory.
Mumbai’s victory margin was one of the largest in the rivalry until that time and signaled just how vital batting depth, as well run chase pressure, were to this matchup.
2017: Mumbai Dominate
2017 – Mumbai Indians back to absolute domination They beat Delhi by 14 runs in the first match and the second one by an astounding margin of 146 runs.
The 146-run margin remains to this day one of the most remarkable results in the history of this fixture. The performances from Mumbai that season underlined the strength of a side which would grow into one of the most successful teams in IPL history.
2018: Delhi Respond
2018 saw a resurgence from Delhi Daredevils, winning both matches. They won by 07 wickets and 11 runs.
Delhi made it another season of one-sided rivalry, demonstrating how quickly the tables can turn following such an emphatic Mumbai campaign.
2019: Final Season Before Delhi’s Rebranding
Two different results came for the 2019 season. In one other match, soon-to-be Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai by 37 runs. Mumbai then hit back with a 40-run win.
The final thus finished with the teams level, while it wouldn’t be long before another milestone in the rivalry’s Modern Era would be Delhi shedding its old identity as such and becoming instead the Delhi Capitals.
2020: Mumbai’s Most Dominant Year
One of the most crucial chapters in Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals history is from the 2020 season. Mumbai won all four encounters [twice in the Qualifier 1 and once each in league].
In the final, Mumbai beat Delhi by nine wickets for their second win, having already beaten their rivals by five wickets during the league stage. Qualifier 1: MI made 200/5 and won by 57 runs against Delhi.
They then met again in the final in Dubai. Delhi made 156/7, then Mumbai chased it down with 157/5 to win by five wickets. Consequently, Mumbai thus secured a stupendous 4–0 over Delhi in the season and claimed the IPL trophy.
2021: Delhi Regain the Advantage
The Capitals reversed this trend in 2021, claiming the double over their rivals with a pair of victories. They won by six wickets and four wickets respectively against Mumbai.
That the season was especially important in terms of proving that Mumbai’s extraordinary dominance of 2020 hadn’t permanently shifted the competitive landscape between them.
2022: One Win Each
The campaign for 2022 again finished in a dead heat. Mumbai won the first clash by four wickets, whereas Delhi claimed victory in the second game via five wickets.
Mumbai earned a five-wicket win in the last league match of the season, while also making a considerable impact on the playoff race.
2023: Mumbai Win a Thriller
The teams have only faced off one time in 2023, where Mumbai Indians won by a margin of six wickets.
Delhi scored 172 runs for the loss of all wickets while Mumbai achieved the target by losing four wickets. This result gave MI another important victory in their history full of rivalry with witches.
2024: High-Scoring Double-Header
For the 2024 season they had two wildly separate outcomes. The first match was won by 29 runs with Mumbai scoring 234/5, though the return fixture saw a massive response from Delhi.
It was now one of the highest-scoring matches between the franchises, with Delhi remaining at 257/4 to beat Mumbai by ten runs. As a result, the teams ended up with one victory each over the course of the season.
2025: Mumbai Sweep the Season
Backed against the wall, it was then that Mumbai Indians regained complete control in 2025. Against Delhi, they emerged victorious in both encounters.
Mumbai scored 205/5 in the first match that they won by 12 runs. In the second meeting at Wankhede Stadium, MI made 180/5 and then bowled out Delhi for 121 to win by 59 runs. In that win, Suryakumar Yadav was the biggest contributor with 73 off 43 balls.
With the two victories, Mumbai also strengthened their overall lead in terms of head-to-head wins.
2026: Delhi Begin the Season With a Win
The newest chapter occurred in IPL 2026. On April 4, Mumbai Indians played against the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
Mumbai registered a total of 162/6 in their allotted 20 overs with Rohit Sharma scoring 35 and Suryakumar Yadav adding 51. Delhi chased down the target and scored 164/478.1 overs to win by six wickets. In the heart of Delhi’s success, Sameer Rizvi struck an aggressive unbeaten 90.
That result surrendered Delhi their first success against Mumbai since one to 2024 and eliminated the all-time position in their long-running struggle.
Most Important Matches Between MI and DC
Since 2008, a fierce IPL rivalry has been created between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Mumbai have won 21 of the 38 meetings through 2026, Mumbai leading with Delhi having won 17 times. Both sides have thrived, with Mumbai going 4–0 in 2020. They have also engaged in high-scoring matches and each other’s playoff nemesis, most notably the IPL final of 2020
Conclusion
Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals has provided IPL history (2008-2026) with some memorable match-ups. Out of the 38 matches played between these two teams, Mumbai lead the all-time head-to-head battle with 21 wins while Delhi have won on 17 occasions. Um, yes: From a handful of dominant seasons to tense run chases and the 2020 final, this contest has dished out high-quality cricket like clockwork. Both sides keep evolving and their subsequent IPL encounters as the rivalry grows are bound to create more chapters.
FAQs
1. How many times have Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals played in the IPL?
Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have faced each other 38 times in the IPL from 2008 to 2026.
2. Who has won more matches between MI and DC?
Mumbai Indians have the better head-to-head record, winning 21 of their 38 meetings, while Delhi Capitals have won 17.
3. When did Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals first meet?
The two teams first faced each other during the inaugural IPL season in 2008, when Delhi played under the name Delhi Daredevils.
4. Which team dominated the MI vs DC rivalry in IPL 2020?
Mumbai Indians dominated Delhi Capitals in 2020, winning all four matches, including Qualifier 1 and the IPL final.
5. What was the latest MI vs DC result in IPL 2026?
Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their 2026 meeting after successfully chasing Mumbai’s target.
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