The clash between the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals in the IPL goes far beyond a simple cricket match. It represents a fierce rivalry that extends off the pitch engaging fans in a passionate contest. Throughout the years, the IPL rivalry between Mumbai and Delhi has proven to be much closer than one might expect turning every match into a must-see event. Here’s a look at the MI vs DC Head to Head Records, Stats, and Top encounters in the IPL history.
MI vs DC Head to Head
| Head to Head Metric | MI | DC |
| Matches Played | 38 | 38 |
| Wins | 21 | 17 |
| Losses | 17 | 21 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
Over the past 18 years of the IPL, the Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have faced off 37 times. Mumbai has claimed victory in 21 matches while Delhi has triumphed 17 times. Recently, Mumbai has taken the lead with more victories while Delhi has managed to respond sufficiently to maintain a balanced rivalry.
MI vs DC Head-to-Head: Season-Wise Record
| Season | Matches | MI Won | DC Won |
| 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 |
Mumbai had the advantage in the rivalry during the early 2010s, dominating seasons like 2010 and 2011 and maintaining their supremacy in 2013 and 2015. Delhi retaliated with clean sweeps in 2009, 2012, 2018, and 2021 reminding Mumbai of the competition they posed. The Capitals remained competitive with split outcomes in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2024 while Mumbai asserted their dominance with an unbeaten streak in 2020 followed by victories in 2023 and 2025. Delhi struck back in 2026 clinching a crucial win to reassert their challenge in the rivalry.
MI vs DC: Top IPL Encounters
Let’s take a closer look at the top IPL encounters between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals, highlighting their memorable head-to-head clashes.
IPL 2020 Final: In a season of the IPL held without spectators, the Mumbai Indians faced off against the Delhi Capitals in the final match in Dubai. The Indians were aiming for their fifth IPL championship, while the Capitals were making their first appearance in an IPL final. Although Delhi had a smooth season, they lost some of their momentum as the league approached its conclusion. Conversely, Mumbai displayed their usual clinical performance. In what turned out to be a largely one-sided final, Mumbai swiftly dismantled Delhi’s top order, restricting them to just 22 runs. Despite a brave effort from Shreyas Iyer, the debut finalists were unable to pose a significant challenge to Mumbai’s dominance. A straightforward chase allowed MI to secure a five-wicket victory, marking their fifth IPL title.
