| The Delhi Daredevils are the Delhi franchise of the | | | | capacity of approximately 48,000. |
| Indian Premier League. The logo of the franchise is a | | | | == Brief IPL history == |
| fiery ball and its motto is "Dare to succeed." Although | | | | Having been formed in 2008, the Delhi Daredevils do |
| Delhi has not as yet dared to reach the final of the | | | | not have as rich a history as the home stadium. |
| IPL, they hope to blaze all comers-more with the bat | | | | However, in the first IPL season, Delhi seemed to |
| than the ball, unlike what their logo suggests. The | | | | have an enviable squad, with Virender Sehwag and |
| Daredevils have four Indian stars in their squad and a | | | | Gautam Gambhir opening the innings and a strong |
| handful of reliable international players to complement | | | | bowling attack with Glenn McGrath, Mohammed Asif |
| them. Like every other franchise, they are serious | | | | and Daniel Vettori. However, Delhi flattered to |
| contenders for a semi-final spot-but they are not | | | | deceive as they only managed to make the |
| expected to reach the 2010 final. | | | | semi-finals. Like their logo suggested, the Daredevils |
| Owned by GMR Chronicle and established in 2008, | | | | were on fire in 2009, dominating the league and |
| Delhi's team colours are dark blue and red. Their | | | | finishing atop the standings. However, they faltered in |
| home stadium is Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi-a ground | | | | the semi-finals and only qualified for the 2009 Airtel |
| with a rich history in India, having been established in | | | | Champions League by virtue of their stellar finish in |
| 1883. The Delhi District Cricket Association owns and | | | | the group phase. |
| operates the Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, which has a | | | | |