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The Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans rivalry is one of the newer matchups in the Indian Premier League, beginning only after Gujarat Titans entered the competition in 2022. Despite the short history, their games have produced close finishes, dominant bowling displays, high-scoring chases and several dramatic changes in momentum.
Across their first eight IPL meetings from 2022 through 2026, Gujarat Titans have won five matches while Delhi Capitals have won three. Their meetings have generally been competitive, with four of the eight matches decided by margins of 14 runs or fewer. The rivalry has also seen everything from Gujarat defending 171 in the inaugural meeting to Delhi bowling Gujarat out for just 89 and, most recently, Gujarat winning a one-run thriller in 2026.
Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans Timeline at a Glance
| Year | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MCA Stadium, Pune | Gujarat Titans | 14 runs |
| 2023 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Gujarat Titans | 6 wickets |
| 2023 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Delhi Capitals | 5 runs |
| 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Delhi Capitals | 6 wickets |
| 2024 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Delhi Capitals | 4 runs |
| 2025 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Gujarat Titans | 7 wickets |
| 2025 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Gujarat Titans | 10 wickets |
| 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Gujarat Titans | 1 run |
Overall after eight meetings: Gujarat Titans 5 wins, Delhi Capitals 3 wins.
2022: The Rivalry Begins
April 2, 2022: Gujarat Titans won by 14 runs
The first-ever IPL meeting between the two sides took place at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune during the 2022 season.
Gujarat Titans, playing their first IPL season, batted first after being asked to set a target. Shubman Gill immediately became the centerpiece of the innings, producing an impressive 84 from 46 balls. His innings contained eight fours and four sixes.
Gill’s partnership with Hardik Pandya gave Gujarat the platform to finish strongly. Pandya contributed 31 from 27 balls, while David Miller and Rahul Tewatia helped push the total to 171/6 from 20 overs.
Delhi’s chase never quite developed the momentum required. Captain Rishabh Pant led the response with 43 from 29 balls, while Lalit Yadav scored 25.
However, Gujarat’s bowling attack repeatedly found breakthroughs. Lockie Ferguson was the standout performer, taking 4/28, while Mohammad Shami and Mustafizur Rahman also kept the scoring under control.
Delhi eventually finished on 157/9, giving Gujarat a 14-run victory in their first meeting.
Key statistics:
| Statistic | Figure |
|---|---|
| GT | 171/6 |
| DC | 157/9 |
| GT top scorer | Shubman Gill, 84 |
| DC top scorer | Rishabh Pant, 43 |
| Best bowler | Lockie Ferguson, 4/28 |
| Result | GT won by 14 runs |
The result was significant because Gujarat began its IPL history with a win against an established Delhi franchise.
2023: The Rivalry Becomes Competitive
The teams met twice in the 2023 season, and the results went one apiece.
April 4, 2023: Gujarat Titans won by 6 wickets
The first meeting of 2023 was held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Delhi batted first and reached 162/8 in 20 overs. David Warner scored 37 from 32 balls, while Sarfaraz Khan made 30.
Gujarat’s bowling attack restricted Delhi during the middle overs before the Titans began their chase.
Gujarat reached 163/4 in 18.1 overs, winning with 11 balls remaining. Sai Sudharsan was instrumental in the successful chase, while David Miller and other middle-order batters helped Gujarat finish the job.
The victory extended Gujarat’s early advantage over Delhi.
Match summary:
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 162/8 |
| Gujarat Titans | 163/4 |
| Result | GT won by 6 wickets |
May 2, 2023: Delhi Capitals won by 5 runs
The second meeting of the season produced a completely different type of game.
Delhi batted first at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad but struggled badly against Gujarat’s fast bowlers. Mohammad Shami took 4/11, making life extremely difficult for the Delhi top order.
Delhi eventually reached only 130/8 in 20 overs. Aman Khan provided the major contribution with 51 from 44 balls, while Axar Patel made 27.
Gujarat appeared to have a straightforward chase, but Delhi’s bowlers turned the game around.
The Titans were restricted to 125/6, handing Delhi a five-run victory.
The result was especially notable because Delhi successfully defended one of the lowest totals in the early history of the rivalry.
Key figures:
| Statistic | Figure |
|---|---|
| DC | 130/8 |
| GT | 125/6 |
| DC’s top scorer | Aman Khan, 51 |
| GT’s top scorer | Hardik Pandya, 59* |
| Best DC bowling performance | Mohammad Shami took 4/11 for GT |
| Result | DC won by 5 runs |
The 2023 season therefore ended with Gujarat leading the overall rivalry 2-1.
2024: Delhi Capitals Take Control
The 2024 season represented the biggest swing in the rivalry up to that point. Delhi won both meetings.
April 17, 2024: Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets
The first game was played at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat’s batting collapsed spectacularly. Delhi’s bowlers attacked from the beginning, with Ishant Sharma dismissing Shubman Gill early and the rest of the bowling group maintaining relentless pressure.
Gujarat were eventually bowled out for just 89 in 17.3 overs.
Rashid Khan fought back with 31 from 24 balls, but there was little support from the rest of the batting lineup.
Delhi then completed the chase in just 8.5 overs, reaching 92/4.
The Capitals won by six wickets with an extraordinary 67 balls remaining.
The match remains one of the most one-sided encounters in this relatively young rivalry.
Match summary:
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 89 all out |
| Delhi Capitals | 92/4 |
| Result | DC won by 6 wickets |
| Balls remaining | 67 |
April 24, 2024: Delhi Capitals won by 4 runs
Only a week later, the sides produced an entirely different contest.
This time, Delhi batted first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The Capitals exploded to 224/4, their highest total against Gujarat at that stage of the rivalry.
Gujarat responded strongly and reached 220/8, but Delhi held its nerve in the closing stages to win by just four runs.
The game was notable for the contrast between the two teams’ previous meeting. Seven days earlier, Gujarat had been bowled out for 89. This time, the Titans chased 225 and came within four runs of completing the highest successful chase in the matchup.
Match summary:
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 224/4 |
| Gujarat Titans | 220/8 |
| Result | DC won by 4 runs |
Delhi had now won three consecutive matches against Gujarat.
The overall head-to-head had moved from Gujarat’s early dominance to 3-2 in Delhi’s favor.
2025: Gujarat Titans Reclaim the Advantage
The 2025 season reversed the momentum again, with Gujarat winning both matches.
April 19, 2025: Gujarat Titans won by 7 wickets
The teams met at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Delhi scored 203/8, putting together a strong total after being asked to bat first.
Gujarat’s chase was led by Jos Buttler, who produced an unbeaten 97 from 54 balls. Sai Sudharsan scored 36 and Sherfane Rutherford added 43 from 34 balls.
Gujarat eventually reached 204/3, winning with four deliveries remaining.
Rahul Tewatia provided the finishing touch, hitting a six and a four when Gujarat needed 10 from the final over.
Prasidh Krishna was Gujarat’s best bowler, taking 4/41.
Match summary:
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 203/8 |
| Gujarat Titans | 204/3 |
| Result | GT won by 7 wickets |
| Top scorer | Jos Buttler, 97* |
May 18, 2025: Gujarat Titans won by 10 wickets
The second 2025 encounter was even more emphatic.
Delhi batted first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium and posted 199/3.
Despite reaching a competitive total, Delhi’s bowling attack had no answer to Gujarat’s opening partnership.
Gujarat chased down the target without losing a wicket, finishing at 205/0.
The 10-wicket victory was Gujarat’s biggest winning margin by wickets in the rivalry and marked the first time either side had won a DC-GT match without losing a wicket.
The result also completed a clean sweep for Gujarat in the 2025 season.
After Delhi had won three consecutive meetings in 2024, Gujarat responded by winning both games in 2025.
The overall record moved to Gujarat Titans 4-3 Delhi Capitals.
2026: Gujarat Win Another Thriller
April 8, 2026: Gujarat Titans won by 1 run
The latest meeting provided perhaps the most dramatic finish in the rivalry.
The match was played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Gujarat batted first and produced a huge 210/4 from 20 overs.
Jos Buttler was again important with a rapid 52 from 27 balls, while Gujarat’s batting lineup maintained pressure throughout the innings.
Delhi’s chase was led by KL Rahul, who scored a superb 92.
David Miller then provided late momentum as Delhi entered the final over with a realistic chance of completing the chase.
But Gujarat held its nerve.
The match went down to the final delivery, with Jos Buttler producing a crucial direct-hit run-out to end Delhi’s chase.
Delhi finished on 209/8.
Gujarat therefore won by exactly one run, making it the narrowest victory in the history of the DC-GT rivalry.
Match summary:
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 210/4 |
| Delhi Capitals | 209/8 |
| Result | GT won by 1 run |
| DC top scorer | KL Rahul, 92 |
| GT key bowler | Rashid Khan, 3/17 |
Rashid Khan also played an important role, finishing with 3/17.
The one-run victory extended Gujarat’s overall advantage to 5-3.
Year-by-Year Rivalry Record
| Season | Matches | DC Wins | GT Wins | Key Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 | GT won by 14 runs |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Split series |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | DC swept series |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 2 | GT swept series |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1 | GT won by 1 run |
| Total | 8 | 3 | 5 | GT lead 5-3 |
The numbers show how quickly the balance of the rivalry has shifted.
Gujarat won the first meeting in 2022 and both matches in 2025, while Delhi dominated the two-match 2024 series. The 2023 season was evenly split.
Biggest Wins in the Rivalry
The margin of victory has varied significantly.
By Runs
Gujarat’s first victory came by 14 runs in 2022, while Delhi’s narrowest successful defense came by five runs in 2023.
Delhi later won by four runs in 2024.
The latest one-run victory in 2026 is now the smallest winning margin by runs in the rivalry.
By Wickets
Gujarat’s 2025 victory by 10 wickets is the largest win by wickets in the matchup.
Delhi’s 2024 victory by six wickets came after bowling Gujarat out for only 89.
Highest Team Totals
The rivalry has produced several high-scoring matches.
| Team | Score | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 224/4 | 2024 | DC won by 4 runs |
| Gujarat Titans | 220/8 | 2024 | DC won by 4 runs |
| Gujarat Titans | 210/4 | 2026 | GT won by 1 run |
| Delhi Capitals | 209/8 | 2026 | GT won by 1 run |
| Delhi Capitals | 203/8 | 2025 | GT won by 7 wickets |
| Delhi Capitals | 199/3 | 2025 | GT won by 10 wickets |
The 2024 meeting featuring 224/4 and 220/8 remains the highest aggregate-scoring match between the two franchises.
Lowest Team Totals
The rivalry has also produced some dramatic batting collapses.
Gujarat’s 89 all out in 2024 is comfortably the lowest team score recorded in the matchup.
Delhi’s lowest total is 125/6, made during the 2023 match that the Capitals eventually won by five runs.
| Team | Score | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 89 all out | 2024 | DC won by 6 wickets |
| Gujarat Titans | 125/6 | 2023 | DC won by 5 runs |
| Delhi Capitals | 130/8 | 2023 | DC won by 5 runs |
| Delhi Capitals | 157/9 | 2022 | GT won by 14 runs |
Most Memorable Matches
The 2023 Five-Run Defense
Delhi’s 2023 victory was a classic low-scoring T20 defense. After scoring only 130/8, the Capitals still managed to prevent Gujarat from reaching the target.
Mohammad Shami’s 4/11 had given Gujarat the upper hand with the ball, but Delhi’s bowlers eventually turned the match around.
The 2024 Bowling Masterclass
Gujarat’s collapse to 89 in Ahmedabad was one of the most surprising results of the rivalry.
Delhi’s bowlers kept taking wickets throughout the innings, and Rishabh Pant also contributed behind the stumps with two stumpings. Delhi then completed the chase inside nine overs.
The 2024 Four-Run Thriller
Just seven days later, the teams went from an 89-run collapse to a 445-run aggregate thriller.
Delhi’s 224/4 was followed by Gujarat’s 220/8.
The four-run result demonstrated how quickly the matchup could move from a bowling-dominated contest to a batting-heavy one.
The 2025 Buttler Chase
Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 97 was the centerpiece of Gujarat’s seven-wicket chase of 204.
His innings combined controlled batting with a powerful finish, while Rahul Tewatia closed out the match with a six and four in the final over.
The 2026 One-Run Finish
The 2026 contest is currently the closest finish in the rivalry.
Delhi needed to complete a 211-run chase and KL Rahul’s 92 kept the Capitals in contention. David Miller then pushed the chase deep into the final over.
Gujarat ultimately held on by one run, with Buttler’s direct hit providing the decisive moment.
How the Rivalry Has Changed
The first phase of the rivalry belonged to Gujarat. The Titans won the inaugural 2022 contest and then took the first meeting in 2023.
Delhi responded with a five-run victory in the second game of 2023 and then won both matches in 2024. That gave the Capitals a temporary 3-2 lead in the overall head-to-head.
The momentum shifted again in 2025. Gujarat won both matches, including a 10-wicket victory in Delhi.
The 2026 one-run thriller then gave Gujarat another victory and moved the overall record to 5-3 in the Titans’ favor.
Timeline of Key Performers
| Year | Delhi Capitals | Gujarat Titans |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Rishabh Pant, 43 | Shubman Gill, 84; Lockie Ferguson, 4/28 |
| 2023 | Aman Khan, 51 | Sai Sudharsan and Hardik Pandya |
| 2024 | Delhi bowling unit; Rishabh Pant | Rashid Khan, 31 in first meeting |
| 2025 | KL Rahul and Delhi batting unit | Jos Buttler, 97* |
| 2026 | KL Rahul, 92 | Jos Buttler, 52; Rashid Khan, 3/17 |
The list shows that different players have shaped different chapters of the rivalry. Gill and Ferguson dominated the opening encounter, while Buttler became a central figure in Gujarat’s recent wins.
FAQs
1. When did Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans first play each other?
Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans first met on April 2, 2022, at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune. Gujarat won that inaugural match by 14 runs after scoring 171/6 and restricting Delhi to 157/9.
2. How many times have Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans played each other?
Through the 2026 IPL season, the two teams have played eight matches. Gujarat Titans have won five and Delhi Capitals have won three.
3. Who has the better head-to-head record, Delhi Capitals or Gujarat Titans?
Gujarat Titans currently lead the IPL head-to-head 5-3 after eight matches. Gujarat won the latest meeting in 2026 by one run.
4. What is the highest-scoring Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans match?
The highest aggregate came in the April 24, 2024 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi scored 224/4, while Gujarat reached 220/8, producing 444 runs in total. Delhi won by four runs.
5. What is the closest match between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans?
The closest result came in 2026, when Gujarat Titans defeated Delhi Capitals by just one run. Gujarat scored 210/4, Delhi reached 209/8, and the match went down to the final delivery.
Conclusion
The Delhi Capitals-Gujarat Titans rivalry may be relatively young, but its first eight matches have already produced a wide range of IPL contests. Gujarat Titans won the inaugural meeting in 2022, Delhi briefly took control by winning three consecutive games across 2023 and 2024, and Gujarat then regained the advantage with four straight victories across 2025 and 2026.
The statistical record currently stands at eight matches, five Gujarat Titans wins and three Delhi Capitals wins. The rivalry has also produced a 10-wicket victory, a six-wicket chase after an 89 all-out collapse, multiple close run chases and, most recently, a one-run finish.
With both franchises continuing to evolve their squads, the timeline already provides a clear pattern: the result has rarely been predictable from one season to the next, and the margin between the teams has often been extremely small.
