Rahul Tewatia is known as one of the most exciting finishers in the Indian Premier League. His ability to score quick runs in the final overs and hit big shots under pressure has made him a valuable player in several IPL matches.
Against Delhi Capitals (DC), Tewatia has played a number of cameo innings over the years. While he has not scored a big half-century in this rivalry, he has contributed with useful runs at important moments, especially in the middle and death overs.
This article looks at Rahul Tewatia’s overall batting record and match-by-match performances against Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
Rahul Tewatia Overall T20 Record vs DC
Rahul Tewatia has played several innings against Delhi Capitals and has contributed mainly with quick lower-order runs.
Overall Batting Performance
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Innings | 9 |
| Runs | 139 |
| Balls Faced | 117 |
| Batting Average | 19.86 |
| Strike Rate | 118.80 |
| Highest Score | 38 (29) |
| 50s | 0 |
| 100s | 0 |
Key Insights
• Tewatia has scored 139 runs in 9 innings against Delhi Capitals.
• His strike rate of 118.8 reflects his attacking intent in the lower order.
• His highest score in this rivalry is 38 runs.
These numbers show that most of his contributions have come through short but useful cameos.
Rahul Tewatia IPL Batting Innings vs DC
Below is the match-by-match breakdown of Rahul Tewatia’s performances against Delhi Capitals.
| Score | Opposition | Venue | Date | Strike Rate | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11* (3) | DC | Ahmedabad | 19 Apr 2025 | 366.6 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 (5) | DC | Delhi | 24 Apr 2024 | 80.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 (15) | DC | Ahmedabad | 17 Apr 2024 | 66.6 | 1 | 0 |
| 20 (7) | DC | Ahmedabad | 2 May 2023 | 285.7 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 (8) | DC | Pune | 2 Apr 2022 | 175.0 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 (15) | DC | Abu Dhabi | 25 Sep 2021 | 60.0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 (17) | DC | Mumbai | 15 Apr 2021 | 111.7 | 2 | 0 |
| 14* (18) | DC | Dubai | 14 Oct 2020 | 77.7 | 1 | 0 |
| 38 (29) | DC | Sharjah | 9 Oct 2020 | 131.0 | 3 | 2 |
Best Performance vs DC
Rahul Tewatia’s best innings against Delhi Capitals came in Sharjah on 9 October 2020, when he scored 38 runs from 29 balls.
Highlights of that innings:
• Played three fours and two sixes
• Helped build momentum in the middle overs
• Maintained a strike rate above 130
This remains his highest score against DC.
Explosive Finish – 20 (7)
One of Tewatia’s most aggressive innings against DC came in Ahmedabad in 2023, when he scored 20 runs from just 7 balls.
Key points from that knock:
• Massive strike rate of 285.7
• Hit three sixes
• Quickly changed the scoring momentum
Quick Cameo – 11* (3)
In the 2025 match in Ahmedabad, Tewatia delivered a very quick finish.
Highlights:
• 11 runs from just 3 balls
• Strike rate of 366.6
• Included a boundary and a six
This knock showed his finishing ability in pressure situations.
Performance Trend vs DC
Rahul Tewatia’s contributions against Delhi Capitals have mostly been quick lower-order innings.
Season-wise Contribution
| Year | Runs | Notable Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | 11* (3) |
| 2024 | 14 | 10 (15) |
| 2023 | 20 | 20 (7) |
| 2022 | 14 | 14 (8) |
| 2021 | 28 | 19 (17) |
| 2020 | 52 | 38 (29) |
These numbers highlight his role as a finisher rather than a top-order run scorer.
Overall Record Snapshot vs DC
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Matches / Innings | 9 |
| Runs | 139 |
| Highest Score | 38 |
| Batting Average | 19.86 |
| Strike Rate | 118.80 |
Conclusion
Rahul Tewatia has played several quick cameo innings against Delhi Capitals in the IPL. While he has not produced a big score in this rivalry, his ability to accelerate quickly makes him a dangerous lower-order batter.
His finishing skills and power hitting can still play an important role whenever his team faces Delhi Capitals.
