The rivalry between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals has been quite interesting. So far, both teams have played 7 matches. Delhi Capitals have won 4 matches, while Lucknow Super Giants have won 3.
In the beginning, DC lost their first three matches against LSG. But in 2024, DC made a strong comeback and won both games. Then in 2025, they moved ahead in the rivalry.
In terms of batting, KL Rahul has scored the most runs (210) in 5 matches. Ravi Bishnoi has taken the most wickets (10), while Kuldeep Yadav is close behind with 9 wickets. This rivalry intensified when Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul were swapped between their teams.
LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Record in IPL: Overview
Delhi and Lucknow have met each other 7 times since 2022. LSG won 3 times, but DC came back with four wins in the seven matches between the sides. DC’s highest score in this rivalry is 211/9.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 7 |
| Delhi Capitals Won | 4 |
| Lucknow Super Giants Won | 3 |
| Highest Score (DC) | 211/9 |
| Lowest Score (LSG) | 143/9 |
LSG vs DC Head-to-Head at Different Venues
In IPL, each team has to play against the others on their home ground. Here are the LSG vs DC head-to-head records at their respective grounds.
LSG vs DC at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
In the three matches played between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow, DC has won 2 times while LSG has won 1.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 |
| DC Won | 2 |
| LSG Won | 1 |
LSG vs DC at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
DC have hosted LSG at their home ground in Delhi only once, and they emerged victorious in the lone encounter played in 2024.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 1 |
| DC Won | 1 |
| LSG Won | 0 |
LSG vs DC at Neutral Venues
In head-to-head encounters between DC and LSG at neutral venues, three matches have been played. DC has won one, while LSG has won two.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 3 |
| LSG Won | 2 |
| DC Won | 1 |
LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Team Records
Since LSG and DC have played 7 matches together, each has outplayed the other numerous times. Here are some team records between LSG and DC.
Highest Team Totals in LSG vs DC Matches
In IPL 2025, DC posted 211/9 in 19.3 overs in Visakhapatnam by chasing LSG’s 209/8, powered by Nicholas Pooran’s 75 off 30 balls and Mitchell Marsh’s 72 off 36.
| Team | Score | Overs | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC | 211/9 | 19.3 | Won | Visakhapatnam |
| LSG | 209/8 | 20 | Lost | Visakhapatnam |
| DC | 208/4 | 20 | Won | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| LSG | 195/3 | 20 | Won | Wankhede Stadium |
| LSG | 193/6 | 20 | Won | Ekana Stadium |
Lowest Team Totals in LSG vs DC Matches
The lowest total in this rivalry came from DC, who were bowled out for 143/9 in 2023 at Lucknow. Mark Wood destroyed the DC batting lineup with a brilliant 5/14 spell.
| Team | Score | Overs | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC | 143/9 | 20 | Lost | Ekana Stadium |
| LSG | 159/6 | 20 | Lost | Ekana Stadium |
| DC | 149/3 | 20 | Lost | DY Patil Stadium |
| LSG | 167/7 | 20 | Lost | Ekana Stadium |
| DC | 189/9 | 20 | Lost | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Batting Records
Now, let’s have a look at the batting records in the rivalry between LSG and DC.
Best Individual Batting Performances
Quinton de Kock was the top run-scorer in the LSG vs DC fixture. The explosive southpaw scored 80 off 52 balls to give LSG a flying start with the bat in the first innings. In the top 5, there is no DC batter.
| Player | Runs | Strike Rate | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton de Kock (LSG) | 80 (52) | 153.84 | DY Patil Stadium |
| KL Rahul (LSG) | 77 (51) | 150.98 | Wankhede Stadium |
| Nicholas Pooran (LSG) | 75 (30) | 250 | Visakhapatnam |
| Kyle Mayers (LSG) | 73 (38) | 192.10 | Ekana Stadium |
| Mitchell Marsh (LSG) | 72 (36) | 200 | Visakhapatnam |
Most Runs in LSG vs DC Matches
KL Rahul has the most runs in the clash between the two sides with 210. Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant follow with 181 and 157 runs respectively.
| Batter | Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul(LSG/DC) | 5 | 210 | 42 | 135 | 77 |
| Nicholas Pooran(LSG) | 5 | 181 | 43 | 217.72 | 75 |
| Rishabh Pant(DC/LSG) | 6 | 157 | 39.25 | 132 | 44 |
LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Bowling Records
Here are the bowling records for the 7 matches played between LSG and DC.
Best Individual Bowling Performances
Mark Wood’s debut IPL performance remains the standout bowling effort in this rivalry. He returned figures of 5/14 in 2023 at Ekana Stadium to demolish DC’s batting lineup and seal a 50-run win for LSG. Ravi Bishnoi is the leading wicket-taker in this clash with 10 wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav follows with 9.
| Player | Economy | Figures | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Wood (LSG) | 3.50 | 5/14 | Ekana Stadium |
| Mohsin Khan (LSG) | 4 | 4/16 | Wankhede Stadium |
| Mukesh Kumar (DC) | 8.25 | 4/33 | Ekana Stadium |
| Kuldeep Yadav (DC) | 5 | 3/20 | Ekana Stadium |
| Ishant Sharma (LSG) | 8.5 | 3/34 | DY Patil Stadium |
Most Wickets in LSG vs DC Matches
Ravi Bishnoi is the leading wicket-taker in this clash with 10 wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav follows with 9.
| Bowler | Innings | Wickets | Economy | Average | BBI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravi Bishnoi(LSG) | 7 | 10 | 7.7 | 18.5 | 2/22 |
| Kuldeep Yadav(DC) | 7 | 9 | 7.41 | 19 | 3/20 |
| Shardul Thakur(DC/LSG) | 4 | 6 | 9.1 | 15 | 3/40 |
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Conclusion: DC Has Turned the Tide With 4 Wins
In the rivalry, LSG had the early advantage by winning the first three games. After that, DC made a comeback and won the next three matches, making it equal.
This rivalry has become even more exciting now that Rishabh Pant has moved from DC to LSG and KL Rahul has moved from LSG to DC.
KL Rahul has scored the most runs (210), and Ravi Bishnoi has taken the most wickets (10) in this rivalry so far. Keep reading us to know more about IPL interesting stats and records.
