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Dolphins vs Lions head to head record
Data through 27 September 2026Last updated 27 September 2026
In 15 meetings between 2012 and 2026, Dolphins won 3 and Lions won 11. Lions lead the head-to-head in the data by 8 wins. In the last 5 meetings, Dolphins won 1 and Lions won 4. The highest total in the fixture is 202/4 by Lions (27 Sep 2026).
Matches
15
2012–2026
Dolphins won
3
Lions won
11
Tied / drawn / NR
0 / 0 / 1
Wins per year
Show as table
| Year | Dolphins wins | Lions wins |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Dolphins vs Lions matches
| Date | Teams | Result | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2026 | Lions 202/4 (20 ov) Dolphins 194/6 (20 ov) | Lions won by 8 runs | Kingsmead |
| 6 Oct 2024 | Lions 156/5 (20 ov) Dolphins 147/8 (20 ov) | Lions won by 9 runs | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 26 Oct 2022 | Lions 163/6 (20 ov) Dolphins 167/1 (18.2 ov) | Dolphins won by 9 wickets | Senwes Park |
| 10 Feb 2022 | Lions 156/8 (20 ov) Dolphins 148/8 (20 ov) | Lions won by 8 runs | St George's Park |
| 28 Feb 2021 | Dolphins 107/7 (20 ov) Lions 108/6 (19 ov) | Lions won by 4 wickets | Kingsmead |
| 24 Feb 2021 | Dolphins 151/4 (20 ov) Lions 110 (19.3 ov) | Dolphins won by 41 runs | Kingsmead |
| 1 May 2019 | Dolphins 163/8 (20 ov) Lions 164/2 (18.4 ov) | Lions won by 8 wickets | The Wanderers Stadium |
| 10 Apr 2019 | Lions 159/5 (20 ov) Dolphins 141/9 (20 ov) | Lions won by 18 runs | Kingsmead |
| 19 Nov 2017 | Dolphins 168/6 (20 ov) Lions 170/4 (20 ov) | Lions won by 6 wickets | Senwes Park |
| 27 Nov 2016 | Lions 175/5 (20 ov) Dolphins 169/9 (20 ov) | Lions won by 6 runs | The Wanderers Stadium |
Biggest wins
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | 41 runs | Lions | T20 | 24 Feb 2021 | Kingsmead |
| Dolphins | 9 wickets | Lions | T20 | 26 Oct 2022 | Senwes Park |
| Dolphins | 5 wickets | Lions | T20 | 30 Nov 2014 | Mangaung Oval |
| Winner | Margin | Against | Format | Date | Ground |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lions | 54 runs | Dolphins | T20 | 28 Mar 2013 | The Wanderers Stadium |
| Lions | 18 runs | Dolphins | T20 | 10 Apr 2019 | Kingsmead |
| Lions | 9 runs | Dolphins | T20 | 6 Oct 2024 | The Wanderers Stadium |
| Lions | 8 wickets | Dolphins | T20 | 1 May 2019 | The Wanderers Stadium |
| Lions | 6 wickets | Dolphins | T20 | 2 Nov 2014 | The Wanderers Stadium |
Highest and lowest totals
Most runs in Dolphins vs Lions matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | HS | 100s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rassie van der Dussen | Lions | 10 | 313 | 39.12 | 117.7 | 69 | 0 |
| Reeza Hendricks | Lions | 7 | 221 | 36.83 | 124.2 | 102 | 1 |
| Khaya Zondo | Dolphins | 12 | 200 | 16.67 | 102.6 | 37 | 0 |
| MN van Wyk | Dolphins | 7 | 188 | 26.86 | 141.4 | 44 | 0 |
| C Chetty | Dolphins | 6 | 180 | 30.00 | 130.4 | 68 | 0 |
| Temba Bavuma | Lions | 7 | 177 | 35.40 | 123.8 | 52 | 0 |
| Quinton de Kock | Lions | 4 | 145 | 36.25 | 135.5 | 97 | 0 |
| VB van Jaarsveld | Dolphins | 6 | 140 | 23.33 | 127.3 | 47 | 0 |
| R Frylinck | Dolphins | 7 | 137 | 22.83 | 142.7 | 49 | 0 |
| Wiaan Mulder | Lions | 4 | 126 | 126.00 | 148.2 | 59 | 0 |
Most wickets in Dolphins vs Lions matches
| Player | Team | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prenelan Subrayen | Dolphins | 13 | 12 | 23.33 | 6.51 | 3/18 |
| Hardus Viljoen | Lions | 5 | 10 | 13.70 | 7.21 | 3/37 |
| Bjorn Fortuin | Lions | 7 | 10 | 14.00 | 5.83 | 3/23 |
| R Frylinck | Dolphins | 10 | 10 | 28.30 | 8.09 | 2/26 |
| Aaron Phangiso | Lions | 8 | 8 | 22.12 | 5.90 | 3/18 |
| Daryn Dupavillon | Dolphins | 6 | 8 | 27.62 | 9.21 | 3/30 |
| Kagiso Rabada | Lions | 4 | 7 | 12.57 | 5.50 | 3/12 |
| Ottniel Baartman | Dolphins | 3 | 6 | 12.67 | 6.33 | 2/20 |
| Codi Yusuf | Lions | 4 | 6 | 19.33 | 7.73 | 2/24 |
| Wiaan Mulder | Lions | 5 | 6 | 20.83 | 8.15 | 2/23 |
Where they met
| Ground | Played | Dolphins won | Lions won |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wanderers Stadium | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| Kingsmead | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Senwes Park | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| St George's Park | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mangaung Oval | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dolphins vs Lions head to head record?
15 matches: Dolphins won 3, Lions won 11, tied 0, drawn 0, no result 1 (data 2012–2026).
Who won the last Dolphins vs Lions match?
Lions won by 8 runs (27 Sep 2026).
What is the highest score in Dolphins vs Lions matches?
202/4 by Lions on 27 Sep 2026.
Who has scored the most runs in Dolphins vs Lions matches?
Rassie van der Dussen (Lions), 313 runs in 10 innings.
Who has taken the most wickets in Dolphins vs Lions matches?
Prenelan Subrayen (Dolphins), 12 wickets.
Team pages
Past results only, not a prediction. Coverage: Cricsheet data from the early 2000s.
Source: computed by CricketWise from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data (ODC-BY). Definitions: methodology.