IPL 2024: The IPL 2024 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will be played today. This will be the fifth game for LSG while it will be the sixth game for bottom place DC.
Date and Venue
The LSG vs DC IPL 2024 match will be played at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 12 from 7:30 pm IST. Lucknow has won 3 out of 4 matches, while, on the other hand, DC has lost 4 of their 5 matches.
LSG vs DC Match Preview – IPL 2024, Match 26
Lucknow Super Giants
Currently positioned at number 3 in the points table, Lucknow will enter their match against DC with high confidence after successfully defending 163 runs and defeating Gujarat Titans by 33 runs in their last outing. Marcus Stoinis found his rhythm, scoring 58 runs, while Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni played crucial innings towards the end to bolster the team’s total.
Although all eyes were on speedster Mayank Yadav, it was Yash Thakur who stole the spotlight with an exceptional performance. Thakur delivered a brilliant spell, claiming 5 wickets in his 4-over quota, including a maiden over.
However, Lucknow might face a setback as Mayank Yadav is sidelined due to abdominal soreness. The management is cautious about risking his fitness, opting to manage his workload carefully for the upcoming matches.
LSG Probable Playing-11
KL Rahul (c & wk), Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mohsin Khan
Delhi Capitals
The DC bowlers have faced a tough time in their recent matches, conceding big totals. Against KKR, they were hit hard, with the opposition posting 272 runs. Similarly, in the match against Mumbai Indians, DC struggled as MI set a target of 234 runs. Sending Abishek Porel at number 3 in the last match turned out to be a tactical error by Rishabh Pant, as the batter could only manage a strike rate of 132 when the chasing target was big.
DC’s opening partnership between David Warner and Prithvi Shaw had been clicking well. However, with Marsh’s injury, they’ll need to reassess their batting combinations and players in the XI.
DC Probable Playing-11
Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Axar Patel, Abhishek Porel, Jhye Richardson, Khaleel Ahmed, Tristan Stubbs, Anrich Nortje, Lalit Yadav, Ishant Sharma
LSG vs DC: Dream 11 Picks
Keeper – Quinton de Kock, Nicholas Pooran (vc), Rishab Pant, KL Rahul (c),
Batsmen – Tristian Stubbs, David Warner,
All-rounders – Axar Patel, Marcus Stoinis,
Bowlers – Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Yash Thakur
LSG vs DC head-to-head stats
So far in the IPL, MI and RCB have played against each other 3 times. Out of these, Lucknow has won all 3 matches against Delhi, while DC has not won a single match against Lucknow.
Weather and Pitch
The evening temperature is expected to peak at 39 degrees before gradually dropping to 24 degrees. There’s no forecast of rain, and humidity levels are anticipated to be around 28 per cent.
Lucknow’s pitch tends to favor bowlers, although batters can find some support on occasions. The pitch’s nature is variable and can only be accurately assessed on the day of the match. The team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first.