Delhi Capitals (basketball)
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| Delhi Capitals | |
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| Leagues | UBA Pro Basketball League |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Arena | Master Prithvi Nath Stadium |
| Location | Delhi, India |
| Team colors | Dark blue and orange |
| Head coach | P. J. Sebastian |
| Championships | 1 (Season 2) |
Delhi Capitals was a professional basketball team based in Delhi, India. The team competed in the now-defunct UBA Pro Basketball League, which operated as one of the few professional basketball leagues in India during the mid-2010s. Established in 2015, the Capitals quickly rose to prominence, securing the championship title in the second season of the league in 2016.
The team played its home games at the Master Prithvi Nath Stadium, a venue located in the heart of Delhi. Coached by P. J. Sebastian, the Capitals were known for their athleticism and tactical play, combining Indian talent with international imports to challenge the top teams in the league.
The Delhi Capitals were one of the eight founding franchises when the UBA Pro Basketball League launched in 2015. In the second season of the league, held in 2016, Delhi won the championship after defeating Chennai Slam in the final.[1]
