The Capitals have made headlines this week after signing Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman and receiving his NOC from their national board on Friday.
Rahman will spearhead Delhi’s pace attack as they look to compete with an aggressive GT lineup. Fans and analysts are already keeping a close eye on the upcoming clash, and the Gujarat Titans Vs Delhi Capitals Match Scorecard will reveal how Rahman’s inclusion influences the game.
Sai Sudharsan hit an impressive shot to hit a six over the long-leg fence for his maiden six of the game. This was his inaugural big strike.
| Match No / Date | Teams & Score | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Match 60, 18 May 2025 | GT 205/0 (19.0) vs DC 199/3 (20.0) | Gujarat Titans won | by 10 wickets |
| Match 35, 19 Apr 2025 | GT 204/3 (19.2) vs DC 203/8 (20.0) | Gujarat Titans won | by 7 wickets |
| Match 40, 24 Apr 2024 | DC 224/4 (20.0) vs GT 220/8 (20.0) | Delhi Capitals won | by 4 runs |
| Match 32, 17 Apr 2024 | GT 89 all out vs DC 92/4 | Delhi Capitals won | by 6 wickets |
| Match 44, 02 May 2023 | DC 130/8 (20.0) vs GT 125/6 (20.0) | Delhi Capitals won | by 5 runs |
DC vs GT Predictions
Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off IPL 2026 in style by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by an overwhelming margin, followed by Mumbai Indians’ extraordinary run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders to win by 220 runs and set the trend that will continue when Delhi Capitals face Gujarat Titans at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Both teams have demonstrated they can adapt their style of play to suit the occasion, with DC excelling at controlling tempo and shifting momentum in the middle overs with sharp leadership and an effective spin attack to squeeze opposition batsmen before closing out with one last flourish at death.
GT take a different approach that relies on calculated progression and disciplined execution of their plan.
This will be an intriguing battle of styles as both sides look to get back in the playoffs race. DC boasts a powerful batting line-up led by Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul that could post big totals while their bowlers could make inroads into GT’s innings.
But Ekana’s slow pitch could test their depth batted batsman and turn this battle into one more of tactical battle rather than run fest.
After their impressive 10-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders last week, Gujarat Titans are riding high with confidence. Shubman Gill, B Sai Sudharsan and Jos Buttler all scored over 500 runs this season for them while their bowling has also been strong – the only potential threat being international duty that may see some key players depart prior to playoffs.
However, Axar Patel-led side has proven in the past that they can compete against top competition. Read on for full DC vs GT player battle analysis, head-to-head team stats and records as well as to make an informed decision before placing bets. This section will be updated with live scorecard data, match summaries as soon as the match concludes.
DC vs GT Head-to-Head Record
DC and GT have played seven IPL matches against each other so far and each side has won three. DC and GT have met some dramatic finishes throughout this tournament and will undoubtedly fight even harder to secure victory on April 15.
GT currently leads DC 4-3 in their head to head record, yet this number can be misleading as 3 wins by DC were achieved against different GT lineups with new captains during 2023-2024. This season has seen the Titans take full control of their rivalry by scoring two crushing defeats of DC, one at home and the other away.
GT’s success against DC can be attributed to their top order’s ability to complete big chases with ease. In both IPL 2025 victories over DC, Gill, Sudharsan, and Buttler scored all GT’s chasing runs at an amazing 10.7 RPO rate (calculated using ESPNcricinfo raw data).
Their dominance renders DC bowlers futile; whether Buttler smashing seamers at Ahmedabad or Gill and Sudharsan blunting spin in Delhi.
GT’s success can also be attributed to their depth and their ability to bat through long innings in big games. Their top-order features talented strikers like Shane Watson and David Miller; with experience playing tight finishes in big games they make them an imposing opponent when trying to come back from large deficits.
Rashid Khan of GT has proven himself time and again to be a game-changer in big matches against DC. His spin has proved especially potent during death overs of must-win matches; repeatedly forcing DC back from huge deficits with his spinnership. One cannot overstate his importance in this rivalry!
DC vs GT Live Streaming
On Sunday, May 18th at Arun Jaitley Stadium for IPL 2025 match no. 21, both Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans will face each other for an exciting encounter. The Titans began the season strong with an almost-miss against Punjab, showing their firepower.
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals have been remarkable throughout their campaign thanks to Kuldeep Yadav’s spin and Mitchell Starc’s pace contributing to their success – both key factors of their victory.
This match will be broadcast live on India’s Star Sports network and online via JioHotstar. Kickoff for this match begins at 7:30 PM IST; toss takes place at 7 PM IST.
Rishabh Pant and his team will be eager to start off IPL 2025 on the right note, following an underwhelming showing during IPL 2025.
While Delhi Capitals finished fifth and just missed making playoffs by one point, Gujarat Titans struggled and ended seventh. Both teams feature new leaders with revamped squads making this matchup all the more intriguing.
Even without Shubman Gill, the Titans’ batsmen have proven formidable resistance. Unfortunately, their bowling unit could prove problematic with Prasidh Krishna being one of their only slow starters and lacking depth when facing off against Delhi Capitals’ high-flyers.
LSG’s batting lineup is led by Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh while their pace attack boasts of an exceptional blend of Mohammed Shami, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan who provide speed as well as experience. Meanwhile in Delhi’s unit are KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw Pathum Nissanka alongside David Miller and Nitish Rana who will provide power.
Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera is one of the world’s most iconic cricket grounds and has hosted some of its most important matches over time.
Boasting an intimate setting for home teams while presenting an intimidating presence against visiting sides, its capacity of 130,000 offers intimate atmosphere for home team supporters as well as fortress-like protection for visitors. Pitch conditions tend to be fast and dry – perfect conditions for fast-paced action-packed cricket!
DC vs GT Live Scorecard
On Sunday at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans will clash in an intense match that could determine both teams’ playoff hopes – currently tied for third place, victory would cement their position within the top four and increase bench depth before playoffs begin.
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill have been on fire at GSIT, amassing an incredible total of 205 runs in just 10 overs with calculated cricket, rotating strike, picking off boundaries when necessary and seeming unstoppable on this batting pitch.
Delhi got off to a promising start as KL Rahul and Faf du Plessis both scored runs during the powerplay overs. Unfortunately for them though, things quickly began going south when Rabada returned into attack in the fifth over and bowled Porel for 30 off 19 balls with a powerful six that flew elegantly over backward square leg boundary.
