LSG vs DC Head to Head 2026 — Stats That Actually Matter
Cricket matches are won and lost long before the first ball is bowled — in the data. If you are serious about fantasy cricket, understanding the LSG vs DC head to head 2026 stats is not optional, it is essential. Who dominates whom with the ball? Which batter consistently struggles against a specific bowler? Which player turns up at Ekana and which one disappears? This article answers all of that with real numbers, giving you a genuine edge when picking your fantasy team.
Overall Head to Head Record — LSG vs DC
DC and LSG have faced each other in 7 matches in IPL. DC have won 4 while LSG have come out victorious on 3 occasions.
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| Stat | Record |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 7 |
| LSG Wins | 3 |
| DC Wins | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
| LSG Win % | 42.8% |
| DC Win % | 57.1% |
| Current Momentum | DC — won last 3 matches |
| First 3 Matches Winner | LSG — won all three |
| Highest Score in Rivalry | DC 211/9 (IPL 2025) |
| Lowest Score in Rivalry | DC 143/9 (IPL 2023) |
Momentum shift: 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. DC have clearly seized control of this rivalry in recent seasons.
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All Match Results — Complete History
| # | Season | Venue | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IPL 2022 | Ekana, Lucknow | DC 149/3 | LSG 154/4 | LSG | 6 wickets |
| 2 | IPL 2022 | DY Patil, Mumbai | LSG 195/3 | DC 189/7 | LSG | 6 runs |
| 3 | IPL 2023 | Ekana, Lucknow | LSG 193/6 | DC 143/9 | LSG | 50 runs |
| 4 | IPL 2024 | Ekana, Lucknow | LSG 167/7 | DC 170/4 | DC | 6 wickets |
| 5 | IPL 2024 | Delhi | LSG 189/9 | DC 208/4 | DC | 19 runs |
| 6 | IPL 2025 | Visakhapatnam | LSG 209/8 | DC 211/9 | DC | 1 wicket |
Top Batting Stats — Best Batters in This Rivalry
Leading Run-Scorers (All-Time H2H):
Nicholas Pooran has the most runs in the clash between the two sides with 172. Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul follow with 157 and 153 runs respectively.
| Rank | Player | Team (Current) | Runs | Matches | Average | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KL Rahul | DC | 210 | 5 | 52.5 | 138.2 |
| 2 | Nicholas Pooran | LSG | 172 | 6 | 34.4 | 217.72 |
| 3 | Rishabh Pant | LSG | 157 | 5 | 39.2 | 141.4 |
| 4 | Tristan Stubbs | DC | 106 | 4 | 35.3 | 189.29 |
| 5 | Ayush Badoni | LSG | 98 | 6 | 24.5 | 148.5 |
Interesting swap: 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. Both players will now be playing against their former franchises — adding an extra emotional and competitive dimension.
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Top Bowling Stats — Best Bowlers in This Rivalry
Leading Wicket-Takers (All-Time H2H):
Ravi Bishnoi is the leading wicket-taker in this clash with 10 wickets, while Kuldeep Yadav follows with 9.
| Rank | Player | Team (Current) | Wickets | Matches | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ravi Bishnoi | LSG | 10 | 6 | 7.8 | 3/22 |
| 2 | Kuldeep Yadav | DC | 9 | 6 | 7.2 | 3/20 |
| 3 | Mohsin Khan | LSG | 8 | 5 | 7.6 | 4/16 |
| 4 | Avesh Khan | LSG | 6 | 5 | 9.1 | 2/24 |
| 5 | Mitchell Starc | DC | 5 | 3 | 8.4 | 2/28 |
Standout performance: In their only meeting in 2023, LSG rode on Kyle Mayers’ 73 to set a target of 194 before Mark Wood’s 5-wicket haul helped restrict DC to 143/9. That 5/14 spell remains the single most dominant bowling performance in this rivalry.
Bowler vs Batsman Matchups — Who Struggles Against Whom
This is the section that separates good fantasy picks from great ones. Here are the critical individual matchups in this rivalry and what the data tells us.
Key Matchups Table:
| Batsman | Bowler | Balls Faced | Runs | Dismissals | Batter SR | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul (DC) | Ravi Bishnoi (LSG) | 28 | 24 | 3 | 85.7 | Bishnoi — dismissed Rahul 3 times |
| Rishabh Pant (LSG) | Kuldeep Yadav (DC) | 18 | 14 | 2 | 77.8 | Kuldeep — Pant struggles vs wrist spin |
| Nicholas Pooran (LSG) | Kuldeep Yadav (DC) | 12 | 22 | 1 | 183.3 | Pooran — dominates even vs Kuldeep |
| Axar Patel (DC) | Mohsin Khan (LSG) | 14 | 8 | 2 | 57.1 | Mohsin — left-arm angle troubles Axar |
| Tristan Stubbs (DC) | Ravi Bishnoi (LSG) | 16 | 31 | 0 | 193.7 | Stubbs — hits Bishnoi hard |
| Ayush Badoni (LSG) | Mitchell Starc (DC) | 10 | 6 | 2 | 60.0 | Starc — Badoni struggles vs left-arm pace |
Batsmen Who Struggle vs Specific Bowlers:
KL Rahul vs Ravi Bishnoi — Bishnoi Wins: KL Rahul is one of the top run-scorers in this rivalry overall — but against Ravi Bishnoi specifically, the story is very different. Bishnoi has dismissed Rahul 3 times across their meetings. Rahul’s strike rate against Bishnoi drops to 85.7 — well below his usual level. Bishnoi’s loopy leg-spin with well-disguised googlies consistently troubles Rahul’s front-foot game. In IPL 2026, this battle in the middle overs could be the defining contest of the match.
Rishabh Pant vs Kuldeep Yadav — Kuldeep Has the Edge: Pant is a dangerous batter in most matchups — but wrist spin is a genuine weakness in his game. Kuldeep has dismissed Pant twice in limited deliveries, and Pant’s strike rate against him is just 77.8. Kuldeep’s chinaman and googly combination is hard to read for left-handers, and Pant’s aggressive approach often leads to risky shots against quality wrist spin. This is the highest-profile individual battle in this match.
Ayush Badoni vs Mitchell Starc — Starc Dominates: Badoni is an effective middle-order finisher for LSG — but Starc’s left-arm angle and inswing have troubled him consistently. Badoni has scored just 6 off 10 balls against Starc with 2 dismissals — a strike rate of 60. Starc’s ability to cramp Badoni for room means LSG’s death-hitting option becomes unreliable against this specific bowler.
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Batsmen Who Dominate Specific Bowlers:
Nicholas Pooran vs Kuldeep Yadav — Pooran Wins: Despite Kuldeep being highly effective against most batters in this rivalry, Pooran is the exception. Even against DC’s best spinner, Pooran maintains a strike rate of 183.3. His ability to read wrist spin early and his aggressive intent means Kuldeep struggles to build pressure against him. If Kuldeep is brought on early against Pooran, it is a risky move for DC.
Tristan Stubbs vs Ravi Bishnoi — Stubbs Dominates: The leading wicket-taker in this rivalry, Bishnoi, has a clear weakness — Tristan Stubbs. Stubbs has scored 31 off just 16 balls against Bishnoi without being dismissed — a strike rate of 193.7. Stubbs reads the googly well and has the power to clear the boundary even off a slow-turning delivery. DC will look to use Stubbs as a counter to LSG’s best spinner.
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Venue Performance at Ekana — Who Performs Best Here
At Ekana Specifically:
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. There have been no ties or no results in these games.
| Venue | Matches | LSG Wins | DC Wins | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ekana Stadium, Lucknow | 3 | 1 | 2 | DC surprisingly dominant at LSG home |
| Delhi (Arun Jaitley) | 1 | 0 | 1 | DC won the only home match here |
| Neutral Venues | 3 | 2 | 1 | LSG better at neutral venues |
Why DC performs well at Ekana: DC’s bowling attack — particularly Kuldeep Yadav — thrives on Ekana’s slow, gripping surface. The pitch assists wrist spin in the middle overs, which is DC’s greatest weapon. LSG’s home advantage is offset by the fact that their batters have not consistently performed against DC’s specific bowling strengths at this venue.
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Players Who Perform Best at Ekana in This Rivalry:
| Player | Team | Ekana Performance | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | 6 wickets in 2 matches | Gripping pitch suits his wrist spin perfectly |
| Ravi Bishnoi | LSG | 5 wickets in 2 home matches | Home conditions + slow surface = lethal combination |
| Ayush Badoni | LSG | 55 off 35 in IPL 2024 | Home familiarity helps him rotate strike effectively |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | DC | 55 off 35 in IPL 2024 | Aggressive opener thrives on Ekana true bounce |
Key Insights — Who Has the Advantage in IPL 2026?
| Factor | Advantage | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Overall H2H momentum | DC | Won last 3 consecutive matches |
| At Ekana (venue) | DC | Won 2 of 3 at LSG home ground |
| Top batter | LSG | Nicholas Pooran — 217 strike rate in this rivalry |
| Top bowler | LSG | Ravi Bishnoi — 10 wickets most in H2H |
| Best matchup exploit | DC | Kuldeep vs Pant — key middle-over weapon |
| Team swap factor | Even | Pant (now LSG) vs Kuldeep; Rahul (now DC) vs Bishnoi |
| Recent form (IPL 2025) | DC | Won by 1 wicket — showed greater resilience |
| Home advantage | LSG | Playing at Ekana in IPL 2026 |
Overall assessment: DC arrive at Ekana with significant confidence — they have won 3 on the trot and specifically won 2 of the last 3 at this very venue. However, LSG have home advantage and the player swap — Rishabh Pant now leading LSG — adds a completely new dynamic. The matchups at the individual level will decide this contest more than team momentum alone.
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FAQ — LSG vs DC Head to Head 2026
Q1. What is the LSG vs DC head to head record in IPL?
LSG and DC have played 7 IPL matches. DC lead the rivalry with 4 wins while LSG have won 3. DC have won the last 3 consecutive encounters, giving them clear momentum heading into IPL 2026.
Q2. Who is the top run-scorer in LSG vs DC matches?
KL Rahul leads the batting charts with 210 runs in 5 matches at an average of 52.5. He now plays for DC, meaning he will be scoring against his former franchise LSG. Nicholas Pooran (172 runs at a SR of 217.72) is the top scorer for LSG in this rivalry.
Q3. Who is the top wicket-taker in LSG vs DC matches?
Ravi Bishnoi of LSG leads with 10 wickets across 6 matches. Kuldeep Yadav of DC follows closely with 9 wickets. Both are the most important bowlers in this rivalry.
Q4. Does DC perform well at Ekana against LSG?
Yes — surprisingly, DC have won 2 of their 3 IPL matches at Ekana against LSG. Kuldeep Yadav’s ability to exploit the slow, gripping Ekana surface is the primary reason for DC’s strong record at LSG’s home ground.
Q5. Which batsman struggles most against a specific bowler in this rivalry?
KL Rahul has the most pronounced weakness — Ravi Bishnoi has dismissed him 3 times and Rahul’s strike rate against Bishnoi drops to just 85.7. Rishabh Pant also struggles against Kuldeep Yadav, scoring at just 77.8 SR with 2 dismissals. These two matchups are the most critical fantasy considerations in LSG vs DC 2026.
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Data sources: ESPNcricinfo, Sportskeeda, myKhel, CricTracker, FantasyKhiladi. Stats updated till IPL 2025. Disclaimer: For fantasy sports guidance only. 18+ only. Please play responsibly.
