Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals: 37 Matches, One Relentless Rivalry
Across 37 IPL meetings spanning 18 seasons from 2008 to 2025, Mumbai Indians hold a 21-16 advantage over Delhi Capitals — a win rate of 56.8% that has been built on a combination of big-match composure and devastating peak-form performances. The fixture has produced some of the most lopsided results in IPL history, including a 146-run rout in 2017 that remains one of the largest victory margins ever recorded in the tournament.
Yet for all of Mumbai's dominance in the head-to-head ledger, Delhi have never been pushovers. Their 16 wins include a nine-wicket demolition in 2013, two crucial victories during the UAE seasons of 2020, and consistent competitiveness at their Delhi fortress. This is a rivalry defined not by predictability, but by bursts of one-sided dominance separated by stretches of genuine contest.
All-Time Head-to-Head Record
| Metric | Mumbai Indians | Delhi Capitals |
|---|---|---|
| Matches won | 21 | 16 |
| Win percentage | 56.8% | 43.2% |
| Biggest victory (runs) | 146 runs (2017) | 10 runs (2016, 2024) |
| Biggest victory (wickets) | 6 wickets (2023) | 9 wickets (2013) |
| Total meetings | 37 | 37 |
| No results | 0 | 0 |
Mumbai Indians' 21 wins from 37 contests represent one of the strongest head-to-head records any franchise holds against a single opponent in IPL history. Every single meeting between these two sides has produced a result — zero washouts across 18 years of competition.
Last 5 Meetings
| Date | Venue | Winner | Margin | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2025 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians | 59 runs | SA Yadav |
| 13 Apr 2025 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Mumbai Indians | 12 runs | KV Sharma |
| 27 Apr 2024 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Delhi Capitals | 10 runs | — |
| 7 Apr 2024 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians | 29 runs | R Shepherd |
| 11 Apr 2023 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Mumbai Indians | 6 wickets | RG Sharma |
Mumbai Indians have won four of the last five meetings, including both encounters in the 2025 season. Delhi Capitals' sole victory in this stretch came in April 2024 at their home ground, the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where they squeezed home by 10 runs in a tense low-scoring affair. The pattern is clear: Mumbai have reasserted their historical superiority in recent seasons after Delhi's purple patch during the 2019-2020 period.
Defining Moments
The 146-Run Demolition — 6 May 2017, Feroz Shah Kotla
No match in the history of this rivalry — and few in the history of the IPL — compare to what Mumbai Indians inflicted on Delhi at their own ground in 2017. Lendl Simmons's extraordinary innings powered Mumbai to a mammoth total, and Delhi's reply never got started. The 146-run margin of victory remains one of the largest in IPL history and the single biggest result in any MI vs DC encounter across all 37 meetings. Simmons earned Player of the Match honours for a performance that left the Feroz Shah Kotla crowd in stunned silence.
The Closest Finish — 23 April 2016, Feroz Shah Kotla
If 2017 was Delhi's darkest hour against Mumbai, then 2016 at the same Feroz Shah Kotla ground was one of their finest. Delhi Daredevils, as they were then known, edged past Mumbai Indians by just 10 runs in a contest where control seesawed through every phase. Sanju Samson's Player of the Match performance anchored Delhi's innings and gave them the platform to defend a modest total. The 10-run margin is the narrowest victory by runs in the entire head-to-head history.
Sehwag's Nine-Wicket Masterclass — 21 April 2013, Feroz Shah Kotla
Virender Sehwag turned back the clock at Feroz Shah Kotla in 2013, orchestrating a nine-wicket demolition that remains Delhi's most comprehensive victory over Mumbai in terms of wickets. Mumbai batted first but could never establish authority, and Sehwag's counterattacking approach ensured the chase was completed with ridiculous ease. The nine-wicket margin speaks to how utterly one-sided the contest became once Sehwag found his rhythm.
Venue Split
| Venue | Meetings | MI Wins | DC Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feroz Shah Kotla | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Brabourne Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Others (4 venues) | 4 | 1 | 3 |
The venue dynamics reveal the rivalry's home-ground character. Combining all Delhi venues — Feroz Shah Kotla (the old name) and Arun Jaitley Stadium — Delhi hold a combined 8-6 advantage across 14 home matches, a genuine fortress record. Mumbai's home advantage is even more pronounced: combining Wankhede Stadium entries, Mumbai have won 8 and lost just 3 across 11 home meetings.
The neutral venue picture tilts heavily toward Mumbai. During the UAE-hosted seasons (2020-2021), Mumbai won all three matches in Dubai and Delhi claimed both Sharjah encounters — a clean geographic split that underscored how venue conditions shaped outcomes even on neutral territory.
Mumbai's Era of Dominance: 2017-2020
Between 2017 and 2020, Mumbai Indians won seven of their eight meetings with Delhi, including the infamous 146-run rout and three consecutive wins in the UAE bubble season of 2020. This four-season stretch coincided with Mumbai's dynasty period — they won three IPL titles in those four years (2017, 2019, 2020) — and Delhi bore the brunt of a squad operating at peak efficiency. Mumbai's bowling attack during this era, spearheaded by Jasprit Bumrah, proved particularly lethal against Delhi's top order, restricting them in powerplay after powerplay.
Delhi's solitary win during this period came in 2018, a result that proved to be the exception rather than any indicator of parity. It was only from 2021 onwards, when Delhi underwent significant squad rebuilding, that they began to close the gap — though Mumbai have since reasserted control with four wins from the last five encounters.
The Rivalry's Place in IPL History
The Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals rivalry occupies a unique position in IPL folklore. It is not defined by the evenly matched tension of MI vs CSK, nor by the regional passion of RCB vs CSK. Instead, it is a rivalry of contrasts — Mumbai's five IPL titles and dynasty-era dominance against Delhi's perennial promise and occasional brilliance without a championship to show for it. Delhi reached the final in 2020 but fell short against, fittingly, Mumbai Indians themselves. With 37 meetings and counting, every future IPL season will add new chapters to a fixture that has consistently delivered drama, record margins, and individual heroics from both sides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in the IPL?
Mumbai Indians lead the all-time head-to-head record against Delhi Capitals 21-16 across 37 IPL meetings played between 2008 and 2025. Every match has produced a result — there have been zero no-results or abandoned games in the fixture's history.
What was the biggest victory in MI vs DC IPL history?
The biggest victory by runs was Mumbai Indians' 146-run demolition of Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) at Feroz Shah Kotla on 6 May 2017. Lendl Simmons earned Player of the Match. By wickets, Delhi's largest win was a nine-wicket victory at the same ground in April 2013, with Virender Sehwag earning the award.
What was the closest MI vs DC IPL match?
The closest result by runs was Delhi Daredevils' 10-run victory over Mumbai Indians at Feroz Shah Kotla on 23 April 2016, with Sanju Samson named Player of the Match. Delhi Capitals matched the same 10-run margin at Arun Jaitley Stadium in April 2024.
Which venue has hosted the most MI vs DC matches?
Feroz Shah Kotla (Delhi) and Wankhede Stadium (Mumbai) have each hosted 8 meetings, the joint-most for any venue. At Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi lead 5-3. At Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai lead 5-3 — a near-perfect mirror of home advantage.
How many IPL titles have Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals won?
Mumbai Indians have won five IPL titles (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020), making them the joint-most successful franchise alongside Chennai Super Kings. Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL, though they reached the final in 2020 where they were defeated by Mumbai Indians.
Where can I watch Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals IPL matches?
All IPL matches, including MI vs DC fixtures, are broadcast live on the JioStar network across television and streaming platforms in India. International broadcast partners vary by region.
Who has been the most successful captain in MI vs DC matches?
Rohit Sharma, who captained Mumbai Indians from 2013 to 2024, oversaw the majority of Mumbai's 21 victories in the fixture, including the record 146-run win in 2017 and three consecutive wins during the 2020 UAE season. His captaincy record against Delhi is among the most dominant of any IPL captain against a single opponent.