One of the newest yet fiery rivalries in terms of head-to-head encounters in the Indian Premier League is between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Every match since LSG entered the fray in 2022 has been an exhibition match of modern T20 cricket. With Rishabh Pant heading to Lucknow and KL Rahul joining forces with Delhi in this year’s IPL, the 2026 edition promises to be something special.
In this article, we provide you the complete DC vs LSG head to head, comprehensive stats, and DC vs LSG results over the years.
DC vs LSG Head to Head Record
The two teams were in stark contrast to the one before in this particular rivalry as LSG went off to a flier but Delhi Capitals has come back stronger to an extent over the last two seasons. Delhi currently lead 4-3 in 7 matches so far.
| Stat | Delhi Capitals (DC) | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
| Total Matches Played | 07 | 07 |
| Wins | 04 | 03 |
| No Result/Ties | 00 | 00 |
| Highest Score | 211 | 209 |
| Lowest Score | 143 | 155 |
LSG vs DC Head to Head: Complete IPL Match Results and Stats
Matches between the sides have gone down to the wire, highlighted during the 2025 season when DC edged through a nail-biter by a solitary wicket.
| Date | Season | Venue | Winner | Victory Margin |
| April 22, 2025 | IPL 2025 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | DC | 8 Wickets |
| March 24, 2025 | IPL 2025 | ACA-VDCA Stadium, Vizag | DC | 1 Wicket |
| May 14, 2024 | IPL 2024 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | DC | 19 Runs |
| April 12, 2024 | IPL 2024 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | DC | 6 Wickets |
| April 1, 2023 | IPL 2023 | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | LSG | 50 Runs |
| May 1, 2022 | IPL 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | LSG | 6 Runs |
| April 7, 2022 | IPL 2022 | DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai | LSG | 6 Wickets |
LSG vs DC Overall Record: Full Head-to-Head History
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Overall Records vs DC
| Record Category | Statistic / Detail |
| Total Matches Played | 7 |
| Total Wins vs DC | 3 |
| Highest Score | 209/8 (IPL 2025) |
| Lowest Score | 155/4 (IPL 2022) |
| Most Runs | Nicholas Pooran (181 Runs) |
| Most Wickets | Ravi Bishnoi (10 Wickets) |
Delhi Capitals (DC) Overall Records vs LSG
| Record | Statistic |
| Total Matches Played | 7 |
| Total Wins vs LSG | 4 |
| Highest Score | 211/9 (IPL 2025) |
| Lowest Score | 143/9 (IPL 2023) |
| Most Runs | Rishabh Pant (157 Runs) |
| Most Wickets | Kuldeep Yadav (9 Wickets) |
DC Vs LSG Head-to-Head at Home Ground
1) DC Record at Home Ground Against LSG
That record has remained blemish-less at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
| Record Category | Statistic / Detail |
| Total Matches Played | 7 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) Won | 4 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Won | 3 |
| DC Win Percentage | 57.14% |
| Current Streak | DC (4 Wins in a row) |
2) LSG Record at Home Ground Against DC
A surprising recent development has tilted the balance in the visitors’ favour at the Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
| Record Category | Statistic / Detail |
| Total Matches Played | 3 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Won | 1 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) Won | 2 |
| LSG Win Percentage at Home | 33.33% |
DC Vs LSG Head-to-Head at Away Ground
1) DC Record at Away Ground Against LSG
Meanwhile, DC boasts a stellar record on Lucknow soil with a win percentage of 66.6 percent there. It has been their knack for rotating strike and finding gaps on the large outfield that’s made the difference.
2) LSG Record at Away Ground Against DC
LSG’s form at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has not been great and they’re yet to win in their one visit so far
DC Vs LSG Head-to-Head at Neutral Venues
But with enough neutral venue action in the first two seasons (and some neutral venue shifts such as the Visakhapatnam games),
| Record Category | Statistic / Detail |
| Total Matches Played | 3 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) Won | 1 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Won | 2 |
| Highest Score (DC) | 211/9 (Visakhapatnam, 2025) |
| Highest Score (LSG) | 209/8 (Visakhapatnam, 2025) |
| Closest Margin (Runs) | LSG won by 6 runs (Wankhede, 2022) |
| Closest Margin (Wickets) | DC won by 1 wicket (Visakhapatnam, 2025) |
| Most Runs at Neutral Venues | Quinton de Kock (103 Runs) |
| Most Wickets at Neutral Venues | Mohsin Khan (4 Wickets) |
Player Contributions in LSG vs DC Fixtures
1. Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
In this rivalry, nobody else has been able to get as many runs as the Westward powerhouse, torturing the Capital bowlers for 181 runs, often pulling the LSG innings together towards the death.
2. Rishabh Pant (LSG – Formerly DC)
This particular fixture holds a special place in Pant’s heart. Chasing down the target, he now hopes to rub further salt into his former franchise by doing so with LSG in 2026, where he had scored 157 of these runs prior his team took the Capitals to school.
3. KL Rahul (DC – Formerly LSG)
In this case, KL Rahul’s “switcheroo” is literally from LSG captaincy to becoming the batting mainstay for DC. In this contest, he has amassed a total of 153 runs.
4. Ravi Bishnoi (LSG)
The wily leggie is the leading wicket-taker in the DC vs LSG fixture, with 10 wickets. His quick googlies have always been a problem for the Delhi middle order.
5. Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
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Conclusion:
How the balance of power is shifting — DC vs LSG head to head The first two-years of the franchise saw the Lucknow franchise lead the head-to-head but the Delhi Capitals have roared back to win the head-to-head over the 2024 and 2025 seasons bringing home four wins in a row and now lead 6-5. The next chapter in 2026 will definitely be personal, vocal, and unpredictable with the legendary swap of the captains, Pant and Rahul.
FAQ
What is the head-to-head record between DC and LSG?
Delhi Capitals is on the top with 4 wins, while Lucknow Super Giants got 3 as of the beginning of the 2026 season.
Which player transfer in this rivalry cost the most?
The biggest headline of this match-up stems from this year’s mega auction with LSG purchasing Rishabh Pant for 27 Crore and taking him ahead of the 2025/26 cycle.
What is the highest score by an individual in a DC vs LSG match?
The highest individual score in this fixture is an impressive 80 runs scored by Quinton de Kock.
Have there ever been a tie or “No Result” DC and LSG?
No, a total of 7 matches held between these sides have a written result.
