Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals:
The 26th match of IPL 2024 promises an interesting clash between the high-flying Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the struggling Delhi Capitals (DC). Here’s a breakdown to get you ready:
LSG vs DC Head-to-Head and Rivalry:
This is a young rivalry with LSG holding a perfect 3-0 record against DC. However, head-to-head stats might not hold much weight this season with both teams sporting revamped squads.
LSG vs DC Probable Playing XIs:
- LSG: KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock, Marcus Stoinis, Devdutt Padikkal, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, M Siddharth. [Impact sub: Mohsin Khan]
- DC: David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Jhye Richardson, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Rasikh Dar/Sumit Kumar. [Impact Sub: Jake Fraser McGurk]
LSG vs DC Match Win Prediction:
LSG has the upper hand considering their current form and home advantage. Their bowling attack, especially the spin duo of Ravi Bishnoi and young Yash Thakur, has been impressive. However, DC’s return of key players like Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Kumar could bolster their bowling. Still, on paper, LSG seems like the favourites.
LSG vs DC Dream11 Team:
- Batsmen: KL Rahul (LSG), Quinton de Kock (LSG), David Warner (DC)
- Wicket-keeper: Nicholas Pooran (LSG) (if playing) or Rishabh Pant (DC)
- All-rounders: Krunal Panday (LSG), Axar Patel (DC)
- Bowlers: Ravi Bishnoi (LSG), Yash Thakur (LSG), Mukesh Kumar (DC), Kuldeep Yadav (DC) (if fit)
LSG vs DC Pitch and Weather Report:
The Lucknow pitch is known to assist spinners later in the innings. Expect the toss to be crucial with the team winning it opting to bat first. The weather forecast predicts clear skies and a hot day for the match.
LSG vs DC Player Matchups:
- KL Rahul vs Mitchell Marsh: An intresting tactic might favour DC.
- Nicholas Pooran vs Kuldeep Yadav (if fit): The power hitter versus the wily spinner could be a fascinating duel.
- David Warner vs Ravi Bishnoi: Warner’s aggressive batting against Bishnoi’s sharp leg-spin will be a key contest.
- DC batters vs Krunal Pandya: Krunal Pandya has been exceptional with his economy and has 2nd highest wickets in this pitch he is crucial against David Warner, Rishab Pant.