There’s a good reason fans keep an eye on the Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals fixture: it’s developed into one of the more intriguing matchups in the IPL since LSG’s arrival in 2022. With 8 meetings under their belt, the two sides have produced tight finishes and shifting momentum. This article traces that rivalry through the latest 2026 season opener, where Delhi Capitals walked away with a comfortable win and some key questions about both teams.

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Latest match winner: Delhi Capitals · Toss winner: Delhi Capitals · Player of the match: Sameer Rizvi · Season: 2026 IPL

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Exact highest score of Delhi Capitals in IPL.
  • Identity of the 27 crore player in IPL.
  • Exact head-to-head win counts between LSG and DC (overall may include more matches).
  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s century in 35 balls (reported but not independently verified in this timeline).
3Timeline signal
  • April 1, 2026: DC beats LSG by 8 wickets in IPL 2026 match 5 (Times Now News).
  • DC has won 4 consecutive matches vs LSG (2024–2025) (Times Now News).
4What’s next
  • LSG will look to break their losing streak against DC in future seasons.
  • DC aims to maintain momentum; next face other IPL sides.

Six key facts paint a concise picture of this rivalry.

Metric Value
Latest match winner Delhi Capitals (Times Now News)
Toss winner Delhi Capitals (Times Now News)
Player of the match Sameer Rizvi (Times Now News)
LSG championship wins 0 (CricTracker)
DC championship wins 0
Vaibhav Suryavanshi feat Century in 35 balls (India A) – unverified in this timeline

Who won the toss in DC vs LSG today?

How did the match unfold?

  • Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field first in the 5th match of IPL 2026 at BRSABV Ekana Stadium, Lucknow (Times Now News).
  • Sameer Rizvi was named Player of the Match for his all-round contribution (Times Now News).
  • DC chased down the target comfortably, continuing their winning streak against LSG (Times Now News).
The pattern

DC’s toss choice to field first has paid off repeatedly against LSG, suggesting a strategic edge in reading the Ekana pitch.

The implication: LSG’s batting lineup has struggled to set defendable totals against DC, a weakness that could define the rivalry going forward.

Is Lucknow Super Giants a good team?

Has LSG ever won an IPL title?

  • Lucknow Super Giants have not won the Indian Premier League championship as of 2026 (CricTracker).
  • The franchise debuted in IPL in 2022 (CricTracker).
Why this matters

LSG have shown flashes of potential—reaching playoffs in some seasons—but without a title or consistent head-to-head dominance, their reputation as a top-tier team remains unproven.

The catch: LSG’s inability to beat DC in four consecutive meetings (2024–2025) exposes a ceiling that a “good” team should overcome.

What is the head-to-head record between LSG and DC?

How many times have LSG and DC played?

  • LSG and DC have faced each other 8 times in IPL history through March 2026 (CricTracker).
  • Delhi Capitals lead the head-to-head record 5–3 in those 8 matches (CricTracker).

Who has won more matches?

  • DC has dominated recent meetings, winning all four matches against LSG in 2024 and 2025 combined (Times Now News).
  • Specific results include DC’s 19-run win on May 14, 2024 in Delhi (Big Bash Board (cricket analytics site)), and a 6-wicket win in Lucknow on April 12, 2024 (Big Bash Board).

Two teams, one clear pattern: DC holds the upper hand, especially in recent seasons. LSG’s lone win came in 2023.

Season Venue Winner Margin Source
May 14, 2024 Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi DC 19 runs Big Bash Board
April 12, 2024 Ekana Stadium, Lucknow DC 6 wickets Big Bash Board
March 24, 2025 Visakhapatnam DC 1 wicket CricTracker
April 22, 2025 Lucknow DC 8 wickets CricTracker
April 1, 2026 Lucknow DC Yet to be reported margin Times Now News

The pattern: DC’s tactical adaptability across venues, combined with LSG’s batting fragility, has turned this matchup into a one-sided affair.

Timeline of the LSG vs DC rivalry

  • 2022: LSG debuts in IPL; first match against DC (CricTracker).
  • 2023: LSG defeats DC by 70 runs on April 1 at Ekana Stadium (CricTracker).
  • 2024: Two matches – DC wins both (May 14 in Delhi, April 12 in Lucknow) (Big Bash Board).
  • 2025: Two matches – DC wins both (March 24 in Visakhapatnam, April 22 in Lucknow) (CricTracker).
  • April 1, 2026: DC wins again in IPL 2026 match 5 (Times Now News).
The trade-off

LSG’s only win came in their second season. Since then, DC has adjusted their bowling plans to exploit LSG’s middle-order, turning what was a balanced rivalry into a lopsided one.

The pattern suggests DC has found a consistent strategy to defeat LSG.

Clarity check: facts vs unknowns

Confirmed facts

  • DC won the toss and chose to field in the latest match (Times Now News).
  • Sameer Rizvi named Player of the Match for IPL 2026 Match 5 (Times Now News).
  • LSG have not won an IPL title (CricTracker).

What’s unclear

  • Exact highest score of Delhi Capitals in IPL.
  • Identity of the 27 crore player in IPL.
  • Exact historical head-to-head win count beyond 8 matches (some sources may include different seasons).
  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s reported century in 35 balls – lacks a confirmable source for this timeline.

“A comfortable win for Delhi Capitals” – Times Now News (Indian news outlet)

“Delhi Capitals win the toss and elect to field first” – Times Now News match coverage

“Vaibhav Suryavanshi hits astonishing century in India A victory” – BBC Sport (reported, not directly sourceable here)

For Delhi Capitals, the rivalry is a statement of intent: they have found a formula that works. For Lucknow Super Giants, the next meeting will reveal whether they can adapt or risk being defined by this losing streak. The choice is clear: retool the batting approach against DC’s pace attack, or continue watching the gap widen.

Additional sources

m.aiscore.com, sports.ndtv.com

For a deeper look at how this rivalry evolved, check out the full LSG vs DC timeline on Singapore Press.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was the player of the match in the latest LSG vs DC game?

Sameer Rizvi was named Player of the Match in the IPL 2026 match 5 between LSG and DC (Times Now News).

Which stadium hosted the LSG vs DC match in IPL 2026?

The match was played at BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow (Times Now News).

What did the toss winner choose to do?

Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field first (Times Now News).

When did the LSG vs DC match take place?

The latest match was held on April 1, 2026, as part of the IPL 2026 season (Times Now News).

Has Lucknow Super Giants ever won the IPL?

No, Lucknow Super Giants have not won the Indian Premier League championship as of the 2026 season (CricTracker).

How many times have LSG and DC faced each other?

They have faced 8 times in IPL history as of the end of the 2026 match 5 (CricTracker).