Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face Delhi Capitals (DC) in match number 5. Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Wednesday, April 1 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
LSG will be led by Rishabh Pant as they look to bounce back from a disappointing last season. The team has a strong overseas lineup which includes Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis and Nicholas Pooran. However, their bowling attack appears relatively thin, with Mohammed Shami being the most experienced option. With a slightly modified team, LSG will aim to exploit their batting strengths and dominate the opponent.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals, captained by Axar Patel, have retained the core of their 2025 team. Key players like KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Starc, Karun Nair and Abhishek Porel have been contributing consistently. After finishing fifth last season, DC will be keen to perform strongly this year and secure a playoff spot.
lsg vs dc match details
| match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, match 5indian premier league 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Wednesday, April 1, 7:30 pm |
| venue | Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow |
| Broadcasting and live-streaming | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App and Website) |
Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Pitch Report
At the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, the pitch generally favors the teams batting first. The average score is generally around 150-160, indicating that it is not the easiest surface for free-flowing run-scoring. Batting becomes difficult as the match progresses, making chasing the target more challenging due to scoreboard pressure. Bowlers, especially those who maintain a tight line and length, can stay in the game at all stages and take wickets consistently.
LSG vs DC face to face in T20
| matches played | 07 |
| won by lsg | 03 |
| won by dc | 04 |
| stability for the first time | April 7, 2022 (LSG won) |
| Most recent fixtures | April 22, 2025 (DC Won) |
LSG vs DC Predicted Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Anrich Nortje, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Rathi.
Impact Player: Shahbaz Ahmed
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi.
Impact Player: T Natarajan
Probable best performers of LSG vs DC match
Probable best batsman: KL Rahul
KL Rahul Could be the deciding factor in this clash for Delhi Capitals. With 5222 runs in 145 IPL matches at an impressive average of 46.21, he has been one of the most consistent top-order batsmen in the tournament. Rahul's ability to handle the innings on a difficult pitch like Lucknow will be more valuable. If he can provide a solid start and bat deep, it will ease the pressure on the middle order and set up a competitive total.
Probable best bowler: Digvesh Rathi
Digvesh Rathi Lucknow can prove to be an important weapon for the Super Giants in this match. The young leg spinner impressed in his debut season, taking 14 wickets and displaying a fearless, attacking mentality. Those four overs in the middle stage could be game-changing. If he succeeds in breaking partnerships and controlling the scoring rate, it could swing the momentum in LSG's favor and put pressure on Delhi Capitals' batting lineup.
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