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LSG vs DC 5th IPL Match: The Lucknow Super Giants will face the Delhi Capitals in the 5th match of the 2026 Indian Premier League on Wednesday, April 1, at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
The Lucknow team will be captained by Rishabh Pant, who is looking to make a comeback following a disappointing previous season. The squad boasts a strong lineup of overseas players, including Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, and Nicholas Pooran.
However, their bowling unit appears somewhat weak, with Mohammed Shami standing out as the most experienced option. With a slightly revamped squad, Lucknow will aim to leverage the strength of its batting lineup to dominate its opponents.
On the other hand, the Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals have retained the core players of their 2025 squad. Key players such as KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Starc, Karun Nair, and Abhishek Porel have consistently delivered strong performances.
LSG vs DC: Ekana Cricket Stadium stats and records
| Total Matches | 9 |
| Matches won batting first | 5 |
| Matches won bowling first | 4 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 151 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 126 |
| Highest total recorded | 199/2 (20 Ovs) By IND vs SL |
| Lowest total recorded | 0/0 (0 Ovs) By vs |
| Highest score chased | 159/4 (20 Ovs) By RSAW vs INDW |
| Lowest score defended | 156/8 (20 Ovs) By AFG vs WI |
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Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Pitch Report: Ekana Stadium
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LSG vs DC 5th IPL Match Pitch Report: At the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, the pitch generally favors the team batting first. The average score typically hovers around 150–160, indicating that it is not the easiest surface for scoring runs freely.
As the match progresses, batting becomes increasingly difficult, making the task of chasing a target even more challenging due to the pressure of the scoreboard. Bowlers—particularly those who maintain a precise line and length can remain in the game throughout all stages of the match and consistently take wickets.
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