DC vs LSG Head to Head Timeline: Every IPL Match, Record and Stat (2022-2025)
Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants have played 7 IPL matches since LSG joined the competition in 2022, and this rivalry has gone through a dramatic reversal of fortunes. LSG dominated the first two seasons completely before DC hit back with four consecutive wins across 2024 and 2025 to flip the overall record. DC now lead 4-3 and arrive in IPL 2026 as the team in form in this fixture. Stay across all the action through the latest IPL 2026 updates as the season gets underway.
DC vs LSG Head to Head Overview
| Stat | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 |
| DC Wins | 4 |
| LSG Wins | 3 |
| No Result | 0 |
| DC Highest Score | 211 |
| LSG Highest Score | 209 |
| DC Lowest Score | 143 |
| LSG Lowest Score | 159 |
| All Results Completed | Yes |
| Current Winning Streak | DC, 4 matches |
DC’s highest of 211 edges LSG’s best of 209 by just 2 runs. But the more telling number is DC’s lowest of 143 compared to LSG’s floor of 159, showing Delhi have had one really tough day in this fixture while Lucknow have remained consistently competitive with the bat across all seven meetings.
Season-by-Season Results (2022-2025)
| Season | Result | Margin | Key Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Match 1 | LSG won | 6 wickets | LSG dominant in debut season |
| 2022 Match 2 | LSG won | 6 runs | LSG sweep the inaugural series |
| 2023 | LSG won | 50 runs | LSG’s biggest win in fixture |
| 2024 Match 1 | DC won | 6 wickets | DC’s turnaround begins |
| 2024 Match 2 | DC won | 19 runs | DC sweep 2024 series |
| 2025 Match 1 | DC won | 1 wicket | Closest result in fixture |
| 2025 Match 2 | DC won | 8 wickets | DC’s most dominant win |
Margin Breakdown
| Match | Winner | Margin Type | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Match 1 | LSG | By wickets | 6 wickets |
| 2022 Match 2 | LSG | By runs | 6 runs |
| 2023 | LSG | By runs | 50 runs |
| 2024 Match 1 | DC | By wickets | 6 wickets |
| 2024 Match 2 | DC | By runs | 19 runs |
| 2025 Match 1 | DC | By wickets | 1 wicket |
| 2025 Match 2 | DC | By wickets | 8 wickets |
The pattern here is striking. LSG won the first three meetings, then DC won the next four in a row. That kind of momentum swing across consecutive seasons is rare in any IPL head to head and shows how significantly the balance of power has shifted between these two sides.
Batting and Bowling Records
| Record | Details |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Total (DC) | 211 |
| Highest Team Total (LSG) | 209 |
| Lowest Total (DC) | 143 |
| Lowest Total (LSG) | 159 |
| Biggest Win by Runs (LSG) | 50 runs (2023) |
| Biggest Win by Runs (DC) | 19 runs (2024) |
| Biggest Win by Wickets (DC) | 8 wickets (2025) |
| Biggest Win by Wickets (LSG) | 6 wickets (2022) |
| Closest Result | DC won by 1 wicket (2025) |
| DC Current Win Streak | 4 matches |
LSG’s 50-run win in 2023 is the biggest margin in this entire fixture timeline and came right after they had already won both 2022 meetings. At that point LSG looked completely in control of this rivalry. DC’s response has been remarkable, winning four straight including an 8-wicket demolition in 2025 which is their most dominant result in the head to head.
Check the complete Delhi Capitals squad and fixtures and Lucknow Super Giants squad and fixtures for full team details heading into IPL 2026.
Key Moments That Defined This Rivalry
Seven games and a complete reversal of fortunes that makes this one of the most interesting short-format rivalries in the modern IPL.
- 2022 Match 1: LSG announced themselves against DC with a comfortable 6-wicket win in their very first IPL season, showing they had the quality to compete immediately
- 2022 Match 2: LSG completed the sweep with a 6-run win, their narrowest result in this fixture but enough to make it a perfect debut series against Delhi
- 2023: LSG’s 50-run win is the biggest margin in this head to head and made it look like Delhi had no answer to Lucknow’s quality in this matchup
- 2024: DC completely flipped the script, winning both games by 6 wickets and 19 runs in what turned out to be the turning point of this entire rivalry
- 2025 Match 1: DC held on by 1 wicket in the closest finish this fixture has produced, showing their mental strength to win tight games against LSG
- 2025 Match 2: DC ended the season with an 8-wicket win, their most dominant performance in this fixture and a statement going into IPL 2026
How This Fixture Looks Heading Into IPL 2026
The story of this rivalry could not be more clearly split into two halves. LSG owned the first three seasons and DC have owned the last two. The question heading into IPL 2026 is whether DC can maintain their momentum or whether LSG will find a way to reset the balance.
| Period | DC Wins | LSG Wins | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 to 2023 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 to 2025 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
DC’s four-match winning streak is one of the longest active winning runs by any team against a specific opponent in the current IPL era. LSG will be desperate to end it while DC will want to extend it further and build an even more commanding lead in this head to head.
Track every result live through the IPL 2026 points table and check the full IPL 2026 schedule for all upcoming fixtures and match dates.
FAQs
DC vs LSG Head to Head FAQs
How many times have DC and LSG played in the IPL?
DC and LSG have played 7 times in the IPL from 2022 to 2025. DC lead the head to head 4-3 with no results abandoned.
Who leads the DC vs LSG head to head record?
Delhi Capitals lead with 4 wins. Lucknow Super Giants have won 3 games across 7 matches.
What is the highest team total in DC vs LSG matches?
DC hold the record with a highest score of 211. LSG’s best in this fixture is 209, just 2 runs behind.
What is the biggest win in DC vs LSG history?
LSG’s 50-run win in 2023 is the biggest by runs in this fixture. DC’s biggest by runs is 19 in 2024. DC also won by 8 wickets in 2025 which is the biggest winning margin by wickets in this head to head.
How many games in a row have DC won against LSG?
DC have won four consecutive matches against LSG from 2024 to 2025, one of the longest active winning streaks by any team against a specific opponent in the current IPL era.
When do DC and LSG play in IPL 2026?
The exact date will be confirmed through the official schedule. IPL 2026 runs from March 28 to May 31 across 10 venues.
