LSG vs DC IPL 2024 match live score: Pressure levels up with today’s 64th match of IPL between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Scheduled for an evening kick-off at 7:30 pm, this match holds critical significance for both teams’ prospects in the ongoing IPL season.
With Delhi Capitals having secured victory in six out of their 13 matches, the upcoming game presents a crucial opportunity for them to enhance their chances of making it to the playoffs. Led by Rishabh Pant, the Delhi squad has exhibited strong form recently, emerging victorious in three of their last five encounters.
Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants have also displayed commendable performance, winning six out of their 12 matches so far. Under the leadership of KL Rahul, the team stands on the brink of playoff qualification, with two more victories likely securing their spot. However, LSG have won only two of their last five matches, indicating a need for improved consistency as they approach the business end of the tournament.
As the IPL season progresses, the playoff race intensifies, with only seven league-stage matches remaining. With Kolkata Knight Riders securing a top-two finish and Gujarat Titans joining Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians as eliminated teams, six contenders remain in contention for the coveted playoff spots. This dynamic scenario underscores the significance of each remaining match as teams vie for a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs.
Rasikh concludes with a commendable last over, conceding only three runs. Despite their efforts, LSG finishes at 189/9 in their allotted 20 overs, leading to DC's victory in the match.
DC’s playoff aspirations hinge on a victory against LSG, while their fate relies on the outcomes of other league matches. They need RCB and LSG to lose, and Sunrisers to suffer significant defeats in their last two games, for DC to secure a playoff berth.
Arshad is steering LSG closer to the target, showcasing an impressive performance. He achieves his half-century in just 25 deliveries, adding momentum to LSG's innings. With the scoreboard reading 180/8 after 18 overs, LSG is steadily approaching the required total of 209.
The probability of the Capitals winning today's match is 95 per cent according to Google.
Rasikh Salam is into the attack
Kuldeep delivers a loose ball, and Krunal dispatches it beyond long-on for a boundary! Following up, he hammers a powerful six straight down the ground!
Mukesh returns to the bowling crease as Pant persists with rotating his bowlers. Pooran and Krunal manage to pick up a couple of singles to the sweeper cover region, with a wide delivery adding to the tally. Mukesh then delivers a full-toss, which Krunal capitalizes on by driving it powerfully down the ground for a boundary.
Mukesh sends down a full delivery aimed at the middle stump. Pooran's connection seems imperfect, yet the ball manages to sail beyond the fielder stationed at deep midwicket, clearing the boundary for a six. This scoring action boosts Lucknow Super Giants' total to 54 runs for the loss of four wickets after 5.1 overs, as they chase a target of 209 runs set by the opposition.
Ishant begins with a wide delivery down the leg side to de Kock. Switching to around the stumps, he sends another wide down leg. De Kock charges down the track and smacks a boundary over mid-wicket. Ishant tempts again, and de Kock edges, but survives a dropped catch.
Most runs in death overs (16-20) this season
252 - Tristan Stubbs (SR: 262.5)
226 - Dinesh Karthik (SR: 226)
211 - Nicholas Pooran (SR: 177.31)
205 - Tim David (SR: 181.42)
Initially, Yudhvir delivers a slow ball, causing Stubbs to miscue, resulting in a leading edge to extra cover. Bishnoi fumbles the catch, allowing three runs. This is followed by a dot ball, then another chance goes begging as Axar survives a drop, subsequently scoring a boundary. Axar then manages a single, followed swiftly by a double. The innings concludes with these runs.
Naveen delivers a slow ball wide outside off. Pant, timing his shot late, sends it straight into the hands of Hooda at the boundary ropes for a catch!
DC made above 140 total runs within 15 overs.
DC, standing at 132/3 after 14 overs, sees Krunal back in action. Stubbs nudges one to the leg side for a single. Krunal delivers short, and Pant dispatches it over deep mid-wicket for a boundary. Pant repeats the feat, guiding the ball past point for another four. Another single concludes the over.
Naveen dismisses Porel with a slower bouncer, inducing a mistimed pull shot. The ball sails to the deep, where Pooran maintains composure, securing a clean catch at the fence. The pressure built over the last few overs yields results for the fielding side.
Bishnoi pitches one up, and Hope launches it for a six down the ground. His attempt at a pull shot falls short. Bishnoi strikes, and Hope's hit lands in KL's hands on the second attempt. Pant enters, taking a single, while Porel adds two runs with a cut behind point.
Delhi Capitals makes 73 in 6 overs. Naveen veers off target, delivering to the pads, prompting Porel to pivot and dispatch the ball over long-leg for a powerful six with a one-handed swing! Naveen retaliates with a fiery bouncer aimed past the grille. He follows up with a slower bouncer, causing Porel discomfort as it strikes him high on the wrist.
Hope dominates Yudhvir's over, plundering two boundaries and a six, accumulating 16 runs. With this flurry of runs, DC also surpass the 50-run mark.
Mohsin delivers a sharp bouncer, met with a powerful slash from Porel, sending the ball sailing over backward point for a six. Porel adeptly uses the pace, effortlessly guiding it for a boundary. A single follows. Mohsin delivers a full ball, and Hope defends it carefully.
Abishek Porel and Jake Fraser-McGurk step onto the field for Delhi as Lucknow Super Giants prepare to field. Quinton de Kock gears up behind the stumps. Jake Fraser-McGurk faces the first delivery as Arshad Khan opens the bowling attack.
DC's playoff aspirations hinge on a victory against LSG, while their fate relies on the outcomes of other league matches. They need RCB and LSG to lose, and Sunrisers to suffer significant defeats in their last two games, for DC to secure a playoff berth.
Sitting sixth on the table with 12 points from 13 matches, Delhi Capitals face a must-win scenario in their final league match. A loss would see them eliminated, as a victory for LSG would relegate Rishabh Pant's team to the fourth team exiting the tournament.
As LSG opted to bowl, captain KL Rahul said, "We will bowl first. It is because of how our team is placed and what will help our team. We are a young bowling attack and get them into the game early, we have experienced batters and they can take the pressure."
The toss is won by Lucknow Super and chooses to bowl first. Capitals will be batting.
As per the IPL schedule, the toss between the two teams will take place at 7 PM and the match will start at 7:30 PM.
The playing surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium is widely recognized for favoring batsmen. Characterized by its dry nature and short boundaries, it facilitates easier run-scoring and six-hitting opportunities.
In New Delhi, the mercury is forecasted to reach approximately 34 degrees Celsius, with the perceived temperature expected to be around 32 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are predicted to hover around 18 per cent. According to AccuWeather, there is a zero per cent probability of rainfall in the region.