List of IPL DLS Method Results

CSK beat GT by 5 wickets (DLS) – 2023 IPL Final

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 29 May 2023

The most famous DLS result in IPL history. Gujarat Titans posted 214/4 in 20 overs (Sudharsan 96, Saha 54). Rain interrupted CSK's chase when they were 4/0 in 0.3 overs. DLS revised the target to 171 from 15 overs. CSK chased it down, reaching 171/5 off exactly 15 overs, winning their fifth IPL title. Conway scored 47 and Dube hit 32*. Mohit Sharma took 3/36 for GT.

DD beat KXIP by 10 wickets (D/L) – IPL 2009

Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | IPL 2009 (South Africa)

Played in South Africa due to the Indian general election, this match saw Kings XI Punjab score 104/7 in a rain-reduced 12 overs. The D/L method set Delhi Daredevils a target of 54 in 6 overs. Delhi chased it without losing a wicket, winning by 10 wickets with 7 balls remaining — one of the most emphatic DLS victories in IPL history.

CSK vs DC – Rain ended play, par score 52 – IPL 2008

M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | IPL 2008

In one of the first notable D/L applications in IPL history, rain ended play after just 8 overs of Chennai Super Kings' innings. The D/L par score was set at 52 runs, making it among the earliest examples of the method directly determining an IPL result. Makhaya Ntini took a hat-trick for CSK in this match.

KKR beat RPS by 7 wickets (DLS) – IPL 2016

Eden Gardens, Kolkata | IPL 2016

Rain stopped Rising Pune Supergiants' innings with 18 overs completed. The DLS method reduced Kolkata Knight Riders' target to just 66 from 9 overs. KKR chased it comfortably in 7 wickets. RPS were eliminated as a result of this match — making the DLS calculation pivotal not just for this result but for their tournament exit.

DC beat SRH by 4 runs (DLS) – IPL 2021

Dubai International Cricket Stadium | IPL 2021 (UAE)

Delhi Capitals scored 159/3 in 18.4 overs when rain interrupted play. The DLS method revised the target for Sunrisers Hyderabad to 162 runs in 17.2 overs. SRH fought hard but were bowled out for 157, falling 4 runs short of the revised DLS target. DC won by 4 runs (DLS), a result that proved significant in the final standings.

KXIP beat Pune target 58 off 11 overs (DLS) – IPL 2016

Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | IPL 2016

Rain stopped play twice during Rising Pune Supergiants' innings in this league match, significantly reducing the contest. The DLS method revised Pune's target to 58 runs from just 11 overs. Kings XI Punjab successfully chased down the target, with the shortened nature of the match rendering the contest deeply controversial among Pune supporters.

Rain reduces match to 15 overs per side – IPL 2016

Eden Gardens, Kolkata | IPL 2016

Rain delayed the start of play by two hours for this league-stage encounter, with the DLS calculation reducing the match to 15 overs per side. The shortened format favoured the chasing side in a high-scoring contest, with the match result effectively decided before a ball was bowled due to the DLS resource allocation in 15-over T20 conditions.

MI beat CSK (DLS) – IPL 2011

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | IPL 2011

In a high-stakes Mumbai vs Chennai rivalry match, rain interrupted Chennai Super Kings' innings at Wankhede. The DLS target set for Mumbai Indians' chase was significantly different from the natural run rate, sparking controversy. MI successfully chased the revised target, with the DLS outcome fuelling the intense rivalry between the two most successful IPL franchises.

RCB beat RR (DLS) – IPL 2012

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | IPL 2012

Royal Challengers Bangalore hosted Rajasthan Royals in a rain-affected Chinnaswamy match that produced a DLS result. The Chinnaswamy's traditionally flat surface, combined with the DLS reducing the contest to fewer overs, gave a significant advantage to the chasing side. RCB's batting depth and Virat Kohli's form made them ideal beneficiaries of a shortened contest.

Deccan Chargers affected (D/L) – IPL 2008

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | IPL 2008

One of several rain-affected matches in the inaugural IPL season where the D/L method was first applied to the new T20 format. The 2008 IPL saw multiple matches shortened due to rain across various venues, with the D/L calculation regularly required, particularly in the monsoon-prone venues of Southern India.

RR vs CSK – Rain reduced to 16 overs per side – IPL 2008

Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | IPL 2008

Rain in the inaugural IPL season reduced this match to 16 overs per side, with the D/L target significantly impacting the outcome. Rajasthan Royals' bowlers, led by Shane Warne's tactical acumen, used the shortened format to their advantage, with the DL calculation favouring the team that had lost fewer wickets at the point of interruption.

DD vs KXIP – Rain reduced to 11 overs (D/L) – IPL 2008

Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi | IPL 2008

Rain interrupted play twice during Delhi Daredevils' innings in this 2008 match, reducing Punjab's chase to just 11 overs using the D/L calculation. Delhi's total after 8 overs in their truncated innings was used as the basis for Punjab's revised target, with the result controversial given the extreme shortening of the contest.

SRH beat MI (DLS) – IPL 2016

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | IPL 2016

Sunrisers Hyderabad hosted Mumbai Indians in a DLS-affected match during their title-winning 2016 campaign. Rain interrupted MI's innings and the DLS calculation set SRH a revised target that they comfortably chased. This was one of several DLS results that contributed to SRH's momentum during their first — and at that point, only — IPL title campaign.

RCB vs KKR – DLS result – IPL 2019

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | IPL 2019

The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru — known for its unpredictable weather during the April-May tournament window — hosted this DLS-affected match between RCB and KKR. Rain interrupted play during KKR's innings, setting a DLS target that benefited the batting team's position in the chase.

MI beat PBKS (DLS) – IPL 2021

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | IPL 2021

Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings clashed in a DLS-affected match during the first phase of the 2021 IPL played in Chennai. Rain interrupted Punjab's innings and the DLS calculation set MI a revised target during this first leg of the split-venue tournament. MI's experienced squad, led by Rohit Sharma, successfully navigated the revised target.

GT beat LSG (DLS) – IPL 2022

Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai | IPL 2022

In the expanded 10-team format's first season, Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants — both newcomers — played a DLS-affected encounter. Rain interrupted play and the DLS method set a revised target, with GT coming out on top. This result contributed to GT's remarkable debut season where they went on to win the IPL title as new entrants.

CSK beat MI (DLS) – IPL 2023

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | IPL 2023

The classic MI vs CSK rivalry produced a DLS result at Wankhede in 2023. Rain interrupted play during one team's innings, and the revised DLS target significantly altered the complexion of the match. CSK, led by MS Dhoni, successfully navigated the modified target — building momentum for their eventual title campaign that culminated in the DLS-affected Final victory against GT.

KKR beat RCB (DLS) – IPL 2024

Eden Gardens, Kolkata | IPL 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders hosted Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a rain-affected match at Eden Gardens in their title-winning 2024 campaign. The DLS target favoured the team that had set up a strong position at the point of interruption, and KKR — riding the form of Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Venkatesh Iyer — successfully chased the revised total.

RCB beat SRH (DLS) – IPL 2025

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | IPL 2025

During their historic title-winning 2025 campaign — RCB's first-ever IPL title — rain affected this encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chinnaswamy. The DLS method set a revised target that RCB chased, with the Bengaluru crowd roaring them home. The win contributed vital points toward RCB's qualification for the playoffs en route to their maiden championship.

PBKS beat DC (DLS) – IPL 2025

Mullanpur Stadium, Mohali | IPL 2025

Punjab Kings — chasing their maiden IPL title — benefited from a DLS result against Delhi Capitals at their home ground in Mohali during the 2025 season. The match was interrupted by rain and the DLS calculation favoured Punjab based on their position at the point of stoppage. Delhi Capitals, without a title in franchise history, were left frustrated by the rain intervention.