The fifth match of IPL 2026, between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Delhi Capitals, will be played on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This is expected to be an exciting contest between the two teams; while LSG will aim to deliver a stellar performance on their home ground, DC will look to capitalize on their recent victories.
LSG vs DC Head-to-Head
In the history of the IPL, seven matches have been played between these two teams so far. Initially, Lucknow held the upper hand, but Delhi has made a spectacular comeback in the last two seasons.
| Details | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 7 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) Wins | 4 |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Wins | 3 |
| Delhi's Highest Score | 211/9 |
| Lucknow's Highest Score | 209/8 |
| Delhi's Lowest Score | 143/9 |
LSG vs DC Player Stats
Most runs in LSG vs DC matches
| Player | Runs | Average | Strike-rate | HS |
| KL Rahul | 210 | 42.00 | 135.48 | 77 |
| Nicholas Pooran | 181 | 36.20 | 215.47 | 75 |
| Rishabh Pant | 157 | 31.40 | 129.75 | 44 |
| Mitchell Marsh | 154 | 38.50 | 165.59 | 72 |
| Quinton de Kock | 134 | 33.50 | 155.81 | 80 |
Most Wickets in LSG vs DC Matches
| Player | Wickets | Average | Economy rate | BBI |
| Ravi Bishnoi | 10 | 22.10 | 8.18 | 2/22 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 9 | 22.33 | 7.53 | 3/20 |
| Mukesh Kumar | 7 | 23.28 | 9.05 | 4/33 |
| Shardul Thakur | 6 | 19.33 | 9.94 | 3/40 |
| Mark Wood | 5 | 2.80 | 3.50 | 5/14 |
LSG vs DC (Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals) Playing 11
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Possible Playing 11: 1. Aiden Markram, 2. Mitchell Marsh, 3. Rishabh Pant(WK)(C), 4. Nicholas Pooran(WK), 5. Ayush Badoni, 6. Abdul Samad/Abdul Samad, 7. Shahbaz Ahmed, 8. Mohammed Shami, 9. Anrich Nortje, 10. Digvesh Singh, 11. Avesh Khan
Delhi Capitals (DC) Possible Playing 11: 1. Prithvi Shaw, 2. Lokesh Rahul(WK), 3. Karun Nair, 4. Nitish Rana, 5. David Miller, 6. Tristan Stubbs(WK)/Triston Stubbs, 7. Axar Patel(C), 8. Auqib Nabi Dar/Auqib Dar, 9. Lungi Ngidi, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Dushmantha Chameera
LSG vs DC Pitch Report
At the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, the pitch generally favors teams 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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