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The IPL rivalry between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Gujarat Titans (GT) is relatively new, yet incredibly exciting. Since GT's entry into the IPL in 2022, the two teams have played 7 matches against each other so far, with GT winning 4 and DC winning 3. These encounters have consistently been high-scoring affairs, marked by dramatic finishes and memorable individual performances.
DC vs GT IPL Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches: 7
- DC Wins: 3
- GT Wins: 4
- Highest Score: DC – 224/4 (2024, Delhi), GT – 220/8 (2024, Delhi)
- Lowest Score: GT – 89 All Out (2024, Ahmedabad), DC – 92/4 (while chasing) or 157/9
- Biggest Win: GT won by 10 wickets (2025, Delhi – chased down a target of 199 without losing a single wicket)
Most Memorable and Thrilling Matches
- DC vs GT, IPL 2024, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi (April 24)
This match proved to be the most thrilling of the lot. Batting first, DC posted a formidable total of 224/4. Rishabh Pant played a blistering knock of 88* (off 43 balls), while Axar Patel contributed a rapid-fire 66 runs. In reply, GT scored 220/8—thanks to key contributions from Sai Sudharsan (65) and David Miller (55). With 19 runs required in the final over, Rasikh Dar held his nerve to deliver a brilliant spell of yorkers, conceding just 14 runs. DC ultimately won the match by 4 runs. This high-scoring thriller ranks among the finest matches in the history of the IPL.
- DC vs GT, IPL 2025, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi (May 18)
GT defeated DC by 10 wickets. DC posted a total of 199/3 (featuring a century by KL Rahul), but GT successfully chased down 205/0 in just 19 overs. The opening partnership between Shubman Gill (93*) and B Sai Sudharsan (108*) yielded 205 runs—setting a record for chasing down a target of over 200 runs without losing a single wicket. This stands as one of GT's most memorable victories. - GT vs DC, IPL 2024, Ahmedabad (April 17)
GT was bundled out for a mere 89 runs in 17.3 overs. DC secured an easy 6-wicket victory. This marked GT's lowest-ever total against DC. - GT vs DC, IPL 2023, Ahmedabad (May 2)
GT posted a score of 125/6. DC chased it down to reach 130/8, clinching a thrilling 5-run victory. It was a closely contested match that remained gripping right up until the final overs. - GT vs DC, IPL 2022, Pune
GT scored 171/6. DC was restricted to 157/9. GT secured a 14-run victory, powered by a brilliant bowling performance from Lockie Ferguson.
In another encounter, GT also secured a 7-wicket victory in Ahmedabad during the 2025 season (DC 203/8, GT 204/3).
Highest Scores & Record Performances
- DC's Highest Score: 224/4 (2024 vs GT)
- GT's Highest Score: 220/8 (2024 vs DC) and 205/0 (2025 vs DC)
- Top Run Scorers (in DC vs GT matches):
B Sai Sudharsan (GT) – 283 runs
Shubman Gill (GT) – 218+ runs
Axar Patel (DC) – 201 runs
KL Rahul (DC) – 112* (2025)
Rishabh Pant – 88* (2024)
- Fastest/Notable Innings: Sai Sudharsan's 108*, KL Rahul's century, and the aggressive batting of Pant and Axar.
Why is this rivalry special?
DC vs GT matches are often high-scoring affairs because both teams possess aggressive batsmen (Gill, Sudharsan, Pant, Rahul, Axar) and skilled bowlers (Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar). Matches frequently go down to the wire—sometimes decided by a margin of just 4 runs, and at other times resulting in a commanding 10-wicket victory.
This rivalry represents a blend of young talent and seasoned veterans. GT clinched the title in 2022, while DC consistently remains in contention for a playoff spot. Every season, their clashes promise a spectacle of fireworks for the fans.
