MI vs DC Head to Head Timeline: Every IPL Match, Record and Stat (2008-2026)
Mumbai Indians versus Delhi Capitals. Seventeen seasons, 36 matches, one IPL final, and a rivalry that has been shaped by some of the biggest performances in IPL 2026 history. MI lead 20-16 overall but that four-match gap does not reflect how competitive DC have been in this fixture across multiple periods. Delhi reached the 2020 IPL Final and lost to MI. They came back and dominated this fixture from 2021 to 2022. Then MI hit back again. Every time one team pulls ahead, the other finds a way to close the gap.
MI vs DC Head to Head: Overall Record
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 36 |
| MI Wins | 20 |
| DC Wins | 16 |
| MI Highest Score | 247 |
| DC Highest Score | 257 |
| MI Lowest Score | 92 |
| DC Lowest Score | 66 |
| Biggest Win by Runs (MI) | 146 runs (2017) |
| Biggest Win by Runs (DC) | 37 runs (multiple) |
| IPL Finals | 2020 Final (MI won) |
One stat that stands out immediately is DC’s highest team total of 257, the biggest score ever posted in this fixture. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s 84 off 27 balls at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in 2024 powered that record-setting total. MI’s highest of 247 came in a chase at the same venue. Both totals show how flat the Kotla surface can be when conditions are right and how attacking both batting lineups have become in recent seasons.
Season by Season Timeline (2008-2025)
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2008 | MI won one, DC won one |
| 2009 | DC won both |
| 2010 | MI won both |
| 2011 | MI won both |
| 2012 | DC won both |
| 2013 | MI won one, DC won one |
| 2014 | DC won one, MI won one |
| 2015 | DC won one, MI won one |
| 2016 | DC won one, MI won one |
| 2017 | MI won both |
| 2018 | DC won both |
| 2019 | DC won one, MI won one |
| 2020 | MI won all four matches |
| 2021 | DC won both |
| 2022 | DC won one, MI won one |
| 2023 | MI won by 6 wickets |
| 2024 | MI won one, DC won one |
| 2025 | MI won by 12 runs |
Three clear phases define this rivalry. From 2008 to 2016, results were almost perfectly split with neither team able to dominate for more than one season at a time. Then 2017 to 2020 became MI’s golden period in this fixture, culminating in winning the IPL Final against DC. From 2021 onward, DC pushed back with their most competitive stretch before MI regained the upper hand from 2023 onward.
Venue Breakdown
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The home record for DC at Kotla in this fixture is one of the most interesting stats in the rivalry. Across 12 meetings at their home ground, the record is level at 6-6. MI have matched DC at their own venue in every phase of this rivalry. That is an extraordinary statistic for a visiting team, especially given how the pitch and conditions at Kotla typically suit the home side.
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Wankhede is where MI have been genuinely dominant. They have won 10 of 13 games there against DC. The flat surface, short straight boundaries, and crowd advantage have all worked in MI’s favour. DC’s three wins at Wankhede came in 2009, 2018, and 2022, all in seasons where DC were at their strongest.
| Venue | Matches | MI Wins | DC Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 13 | 10 | 3 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Neutral / Other Venues | 11 | 4 | 7 |
At neutral venues, DC actually hold the edge 7-4. Their performances in the UAE in 2020 phase two would have contributed to that, along with other neutral ground fixtures across the years.
Key Batting Records in the MI vs DC Timeline
Rohit Sharma: The Biggest Name in This Fixture
Rohit Sharma has scored 867 runs against DC across 29 matches, the most by any batter in this head-to-head. Averaging 32.11 in this fixture, his contribution has been consistent across every phase of the rivalry. He is the one batter whose form in this fixture correlates directly with MI’s results. When Rohit scores against DC, MI almost always win.
Rishabh Pant holds the record for most runs by a DC batter in this fixture with 402 runs across his career. His aggressive batting at Wankhede in particular made him a headache for MI bowlers, and his ability to hit sixes over deep square leg off pace bowling often shifted the momentum in close games. Virender Sehwag dominated the early years of this rivalry for DC before Pant, Shikhar Dhawan, and David Warner each took turns as DC’s most dangerous batter in this matchup.
- Rohit Sharma (MI): 867 runs in 29 matches, highest in this fixture
- Rishabh Pant (DC): 402 runs, most by a DC batter
- Ishan Kishan (MI): 485 runs, second highest overall
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC): 84 off 27 balls in 2024, highest individual innings recently
Check the full DC squad and fixtures and the MI squad and fixtures to see how both sides shape up heading into IPL 2026.
Key Bowling Records in the MI vs DC Timeline
Bumrah Owns This Fixture with Ball in Hand
Jasprit Bumrah has taken 27 wickets against DC across 22 appearances, the most by any bowler in this head-to-head. His economy rate in this fixture is under 7, which is remarkable given the flat surfaces at both Wankhede and Kotla. His ability to bowl yorkers at the death and take wickets with his awkward release angle has made him the single most valuable bowler in this rivalry.
Lasith Malinga’s best bowling figures in this fixture remain the best ever, 5 for 13 against Delhi, a performance that dismantled their batting lineup completely. Malinga finished with 22 wickets against DC before his retirement and those figures remain untouched. On the DC side, Amit Mishra’s 19 wickets in the earlier seasons with his leg-spin were crucial in several of their wins, while Axar Patel and Kagiso Rabada have been their most effective bowlers in this fixture in recent years.
- Jasprit Bumrah (MI): 27 wickets, best economy in this fixture
- Lasith Malinga (MI): 22 wickets, best single innings figures of 5/13
- Harbhajan Singh (MI): 21 wickets across the peak rivalry years
- Amit Mishra (DC): 19 wickets, DC’s most effective bowler historically
Key Moments That Defined This Timeline
2010: MI’s 98-Run Demolition
MI beat DC by 98 runs in a complete team performance. At the time it was the biggest winning margin in this fixture and it set the tone for MI’s dominant period from 2010 to 2011 in this rivalry. The DC batting lineup was bowled out for 66, still the lowest total in this head-to-head.
2017: 146 Runs and Still the Biggest Win
MI beat DC by 146 runs, the largest margin of victory in this entire fixture by a distance. DC were dismissed for 66, which matched their 2010 low. Two instances where DC have collapsed to their joint-lowest total in this rivalry, both against MI. The 2017 win showed just how clinical MI could be when everything clicked at once.
2020 IPL Final: Delhi’s Heartbreak
This is the match that defines the entire rivalry. DC made the final for the first time in their history and had every chance to win. MI chased down 157 with 8 balls to spare. Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav set the chase up and Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya finished it. DC’s heartbreak in that final has shaped the motivation behind every game they have played against MI since.
2021: DC’s Revenge Double
DC won both fixtures against MI in 2021. After the pain of the 2020 final, winning twice against MI in the following season meant something significant. Shikhar Dhawan and Rishabh Pant both had strong games across those two results.
2024: Kotla Record Falls
DC posted 257 in Delhi after Fraser-McGurk’s 84 off 27 balls. MI responded with 247 in a chase that went the distance. DC won by 10 runs. It was the highest-scoring game between these two teams and one of the most entertaining T20 matches of that entire season. Two teams, two massive totals, separated by 10 runs.
Follow all upcoming results through the IPL 2026 match schedule and track the points race on the IPL 2026 standings table.
What to Expect in IPL 2026
MI and DC meet at some point in the group stage as the full fixture list rolls out. Both teams have had significant squad changes since 2025. DC under Axar Patel are building a new identity with Fraser-McGurk at the top and a bowling attack that has improved in depth. MI come in with Rohit Sharma still at the core and Bumrah available for the full season.
The 2020 final still sits somewhere in the background of this rivalry. DC want to reach another final and this time win it. Every game against MI carries extra weight because of that night in Dubai. MI want to keep the head-to-head lead and extend their overall dominance in a fixture where they have historically been better at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times have MI and DC played in the IPL?
MI and DC have faced each other 36 times in IPL history from 2008 to 2025.
Who leads the MI vs DC head to head record?
Mumbai Indians lead with 20 wins against DC’s 16 across 36 matches.
Have MI and DC ever met in an IPL final?
Yes, in the 2020 IPL Final at Dubai. MI chased down 157 with 8 balls to spare to win their fifth IPL title.
Who has scored the most runs in MI vs DC matches?
Rohit Sharma leads with 867 runs in 29 matches. Rishabh Pant holds the DC record with 402 runs.
Who has taken the most wickets in the MI vs DC rivalry?
Jasprit Bumrah leads with 27 wickets. Amit Mishra holds the DC record with 19 wickets historically.
What is the biggest win in MI vs DC history?
MI’s 146-run win in 2017 remains the biggest margin by runs. DC’s 257 in 2024 is the highest team total ever posted in this fixture.
