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Yuvraj Singh's Record For Delhi Capitals (Source: X)
Delhi Capitals have appointed former Indian star player Yuvraj Singh as their new batting and assistant coach for the IPL 2027 season. The appointment brings him together with Sourav Ganguly, who has been appointed as the Head coach.
The appointment also marks Yuvraj Singh's return to the Delhi franchise, having represented Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the 2015 IPL season.
Having said this, in this article, let’s take a look at Yuvraj Singh’s batting and bowling record for Delhi Capitals.
Yuvraj Singh's Record For Delhi Capitals
Yuvraj Singh played for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the 2015 IPL season after the franchise signed him for ₹16 crore at the auction. At the time, he became the most expensive player in IPL history.
However, his performance with the bat was modest compared to his high auction price. Yuvraj played 14 matches and scored 248 runs in 13 innings at an average of 19.08 at a strike rate of 118.10, including two half-centuries during the season.
Yuvraj Singh contributed with the ball as well, taking one wicket in six innings. He conceded 72 runs in nine overs, with his best bowling figures being 1/14.
Yuvraj Singh's IPL 2015 Stats for Delhi Capitals
| Statistic | Record |
| Matches | 14 |
| Runs | 248 |
| Batting average | 19.08 |
| Strike rate | 118.10 |
| Highest score | 57 |
| Half-centuries | 2 |
| Sixes | 10 |
| Wickets | 1 |
(Yuvraj Singh's IPL 2015 Stats for Delhi Capitals)
Yuvraj Singh's Performance For Other Teams He Has Played For
Yuvraj Singh played in the IPL from 2008 to 2019, representing six franchises during his career. He scored 2,750 runs in 132 matches at an average of 24.77 and a strike rate of 129.72.
With the ball, the former star cricketer had bagged 36 wickets in 132 matches at an economy rate of 7.44, with best bowling figures of 4/29.
His highest IPL score was 83, which he recorded while playing for RCB. He scored 376 runs in 14 matches for RCB at an average of 34.18 and a strike rate of 135.25 after being bought for ₹14 crore at the 2014 auction.
Yuvraj also represented Punjab Kings, Pune Warriors, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians. His biggest team success came with Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2016 and Mumbai Indians in 2019, as he won two IPL titles during his career.
He announced his retirement from international and domestic cricket, including the IPL, in June 2019.
Now, his appointment as Delhi Capitals' batting and assistant coach will begin a new chapter in his cricketing journey.
