The Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals rivalry has been a very recent IPL rivalry that started with the Lucknow Super Giants entering the IPL in 2022. Even though this rivalry is only a few years old, it has had some exciting games and results. Some examples include; close game finishes, high scoring games, great bowling performances, and a big change in momentum. The Lucknow Super Giants won the first three matches between these two teams. However, the Delhi Capitals have now won the last five matches against the Lucknow Super Giants and currently lead the rivalry 5-3 after the 2026 season.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Head-to-Head Record

The Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals (LSG vs DC) timeline is currently made up of eight Indian Premier League (IPL) matches that took place between April 2022 and April 2026. Out of those eight matches, Delhi Capitals (DC) won five, whereas Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) won three. None of the eight matches resulted in a tie, a super-over or a “no-result.” Additionally, in five of the eight matches, the chasing team emerged as the winner. This means that successful run chases are a key part of the LSG vs DC rivalry.

Season	Date	Venue	Winner	Margin
2022	April 7	DY Patil Stadium, Navi Mumbai	LSG	6 wickets
2022	May 1	Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai	LSG	6 runs
2023	April 1	Ekana Stadium, Lucknow	LSG	50 runs
2024	April 12	Ekana Stadium, Lucknow	DC	6 wickets
2024	May 14	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi	DC	19 runs
2025	March 24	Visakhapatnam	DC	1 wicket
2025	April 22	Ekana Stadium, Lucknow	DC	8 wickets
2026	April 1	Ekana Stadium, Lucknow	DC	6 wickets

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Timeline 2022

The Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals timeline started when LSG played for the first time in the IPL on April 7th, 2022, at the DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. Delhi Capitals went out to bat first and scored 149/3, but Lucknow was able to chase down this score and reach 155/4 with two balls left to spare, winning the game by six wickets. Quinton de Kock contributed greatly to the success of the chase with his impressive 80 off 52 balls.

LSG vs DC First Match on April 7, 2022

The first match clearly demonstrated that LSG can compete with a long-standing IPL team. Delhi made a good amount of runs, but the chase was manageable throughout the entire innings for LSG. Quinton de Kock’s contributions laid the groundwork, and the rest of the team finished off the game with just 2 balls left. According to Crikzoo, the 6-wicket win gave LSG a 1-0 lead in what is now a brand-new head-to-head competition, as well as a great beginning to their first season in the IPL.

LSG vs DC Second Match on May 1, 2022

The two teams played each other again in 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Lucknow batted first and scored a total of 195/3 in 20 overs. While Delhi Capitals got close to chasing down the score, they ended up scoring 189/7, giving LSG a six-run win. Mohsin Khan was the star of the show for Lucknow and received Player of the Match honors. With this second win over Delhi in their first year of operation, LSG has now won both of their games against them.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Timeline 2023

The battle for supremacy between the two teams carried on into 2023 when they met again at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This time around, however, the contest would go down as one of the most lopsided in the history of this rivalry. Batting first, Lucknow Super Giants posted 193 runs for the loss of six wickets, leaving Delhi Capitals with a difficult total to chase. Unfortunately for Delhi, their batting order was unable to find an answer to the challenge posed by LSG and were ultimately held to just 143 runs while losing nine wickets. As a result of this performance, LSG were able to record a convincing 50-run victory over Delhi, which marked their third straight win against them.

LSG vs DC Match on April 1, 2023

The most significant thing about the April 1st, 2023 contest was that it gave LSG its largest win ever over the Delhi Capitals. Mark Wood bowled brilliantly to take 5 wickets for 14 runs, but by then, LSG’s bats had put up a very competitive total of 193 runs. From the start of the chase, Delhi didn’t seem comfortable, and they ultimately fell far short of their objective. This victory marked the third time that LSG has beaten the Delhi Capitals in as many matches, which means LSG is now in full command of the emerging rivalry.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Timeline 2024

The year 2024 marked a transition for the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) versus Delhi Capitals (DC) rivalry. Up until that point, DC had lost every match they played against LSG. However, in 2024, DC was able to beat LSG for the first time. The following events were just as important as the first win: DC defeated LSG twice in 2024. One of those wins occurred in Lucknow, and the other occurred in Delhi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. As a result of these two wins, the head-to-head record shifted from a 3-0 LSG advantage to 3-2.

LSG vs DC Match on April 12, 2024

The initial match of 2024 was played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. After batting first, the Lucknow Super Giants posted 167 runs for 7 wickets. The Delhi Capitals had an attainable yet demanding target. The Delhi Capitals answered back well and posted 170 runs for 4 wickets in 18.1 overs to defeat the Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets. Kuldeep Yadav was declared “Player of the Match” due to his performance with the ball. This marked the Delhi Capitals’ first win against the Lucknow Super Giants and also broke the Lucknow Super Giants’ winning streak of three matches against each other.

LSG vs DC Match on May 14, 2024

On May 14, 2024, when the two teams faced each other again, Delhi Capitals continued with their improved performance. The match took place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, where Delhi batted first and posted a formidable 208/4. LSG attempted to reach the big score but managed only 189/9 in their 20 overs. Thus, Delhi won the game by 19 runs. Ishant Sharma was named Player of the Match, and this win marked Delhi’s second straight victory over Lucknow.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Timeline 2025

The timeline of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) rivalry became more intense in 2025. After winning two straight games against LSG prior to the start of the 2025 season, DC added four and then five more wins against them throughout the year. The first game took place in Visakhapatnam and had a dramatic one-wicket finish. The second game, which was hosted by DC at Ekana Stadium, resulted in an easy eight-wicket win for DC.

LSG vs DC Thriller on March 24, 2025

The March 24, 2025 match will be remembered as possibly the most exciting match of this series. Batting first, Lucknow Super Giants put up a massive total of 209/8 on the back of a very strong performance from Nicholas Pooran. Delhi Capitals came back with a spectacular run chase and won the match by just one wicket as they chased down the target of 211 in 19.3 overs. For Delhi, Ashutosh Sharma made a major contribution to the victory with a 66-run knock. The two teams combined to score a record-breaking 420 runs in this match which is the most runs scored by either team against each other in any previous match.

LSG vs DC Match on April 22, 2025

The second game of the 2025 season was much easier on the nerves of Delhi. LSG posted 159/6 in 20 overs, however, Delhi Capitals easily chased down the score. Delhi Capitals scored 161/2 in 17.5 overs, and therefore, defeated LSG by eight wickets. Player of the Match was Mukesh Kumar who took four wickets while giving away 33 runs. This win for Delhi Capitals makes it five consecutive wins against Lucknow.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Timeline 2026

The latest installment of the Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals rivalry took place on April 1st, 2026, at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The Lucknow Super Giants were bowled out for 141 in 18.4 overs as they struggled to establish partnerships. The Delhi Capitals had a similar experience early on in their pursuit of the target, falling to 26/4 within the Powerplay. Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs formed an amazing, unbeaten partnership that completely shifted the momentum of the match. The Delhi Capitals ultimately posted a score of 145/4 in 17.1 overs to secure a victory by six wickets.

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LSG vs DC Match on April 1, 2026

The 2026 match was notable due to the fact that each team had a very different experience. LSG’s batting did not do well in the first inning and Abdul Samad provided some of the better performances. Delhi’s bowlers were able to strike at critical times and Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan each took three wickets. When it came to the chase, Delhi quickly lost four wickets, however, Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten 70 off 47 balls and Tristan Stubbs’ unbeaten 39 allowed the Capitals to win.

Key Records in the Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Timeline

While there have been just eight matches between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals, the timeline has established some key records. To date, Delhi has a more successful overall record against LSG. However, LSG is still the holder of the largest margin of victory in terms of runs after their 50-run win in 2023. Additionally, the Visakhapatnam match of 2025 is the highest-scoring match to date, as it produced 420 runs in total from each team’s two innings.

Some important records include:

• Most wins: Delhi Capitals – 5
• LSG wins: 3
• Biggest LSG win: 50 runs in 2023
• Highest team total: DC 211/9 in 2025
• Highest aggregate: 420 runs in 2025
• Closest win: DC by 1 wicket in 2025
• Best bowling figures: Mark Wood – 5/14 in 2023

Highest-Scoring Match Between LSG and DC

The highest-scoring match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals occurred on March 24, 2025 in Visakhapatnam. The Lucknow Super Giants made 209/8, while the Delhi Capitals replied with 211/9. Both teams put up a total of 420 runs, showing how good the pitch was for batters during this particular contest. Although the Delhi Capitals needed over 200 runs to win, they were able to chase down the target with only three balls left in the innings. This made the match one of the most memorable contests so far in the relatively new rivalry.

Biggest Victory in the LSG vs DC Rivalry

The Lucknow Super Giants had its biggest win over the Delhi Capitals during the 2023 season. After scoring 193/6, the Super Giants held the Capitals to 143/9 while playing at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. This 50-run difference is the largest winning margin for any team in the series. Mark Wood’s five-wicket performance (5/14) was a key component to the success of the Super Giants. Wood’s performance completely destroyed the Capitals’ attempt to come back and helped to create an easy home win for the Super Giants.

Ekana Stadium’s Role in the LSG vs DC Timeline

The Ekana Cricket Stadium has played a major role in the Lucknow Super Giants versus Delhi Capitals history, hosting four out of eight times that the two teams met. In fact, Delhi Capitals won three of these four games. The only time the Lucknow Super Giants won at this stadium was in 2023. Mark Wood’s five-wicket haul enabled the Lucknow Super Giants to defeat the Delhi Capitals by 50 runs. Following their loss to the Lucknow Super Giants, the Delhi Capitals then went on to win all three of the next matches played at the Ekana Cricket Stadium (2024, 2025 and 2026). As such, the Ekana Cricket Stadium became a surprise home-ground advantage for the visiting team in this particular rivalry.

Batting and Bowling Trends in the Rivalry

The findings indicate that there is a good mix of both batting and bowling within the LSG vs DC fixture. Eight of the matches played between these two teams were won by the team who batted last (or second), whereas the other three matches were won by teams that successfully defended their totals. Based upon this information, it appears as though teams have had success chasing down the target set by their opponents in the LSG vs DC contest. However, many of the matches that took place between these two teams have also featured some incredible bowling performances. Some examples include Mark Wood taking 5 wickets for 14 runs, Mohsin Khan taking 4 wickets for 16 runs and Mukesh Kumar taking 4 wickets for 33 runs.

Important Players in the LSG vs DC Timeline

There are many individual players that have influenced the history between the Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals. Quinton de Kock was immediately effective in their first match-up, scoring 80 runs. Mohsin Khan had a very strong performance as a bowler during their second match-up. Mark Wood was a standout player in their 2023 match-up, taking 5 wickets. In terms of Delhi Capitals, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, and Sameer Rizvi have all had performances that led to victories over the course of the rivalry.

The Changing Momentum Between LSG and DC

The shift in momentum is probably one of the coolest parts of the Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals history. The Super Giants took the first three games (between 2022 and 2023), and seemed to be making some early headway. But, the Delhi Capitals flipped the script when they beat the Super Giants twice in 2024. Then, the Delhi Capitals went on to dominate the Super Giants during the next two seasons (2025-2026), taking a five game win streak and taking control of the series head-to-head record at 5-3.

Final Thoughts on the Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Timeline

The Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals rivalry may have been going on for a short period of time compared to some of the other most well known rivalries in the Indian Premier League (IPL), however there is no doubt that the rivalry has developed a story. In the beginning of the rivalry, the Lucknow Super Giants were able to control the game and won all three of their initial contests. One of those wins was a 50-run win over the Delhi Capitals in 2023. Following this dominance by the Lucknow Super Giants, the Delhi Capitals would turn around and win five straight matches against the Lucknow Super Giants between 2024 and 2026. This rivalry has had close finishes, high-scoring games, excellent performances by bowlers and several outstanding individual performances.

At the end of IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals have a 5-3 lead over Rajasthan Royals in their head-to-head records. In their last game together, Delhi showed that they could come back from being down on several occasions, when they lost five wickets for just 26 runs before Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs led them to a six-wicket win. With each franchise growing and changing, there will be more major chapters written in this fast-growing IPL rivalry in the years ahead.

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