Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals: The excitement of the Indian Premier League 2026 continues as Lucknow Super Giants is ready to host Delhi Capitals at Ekana Stadium. With both teams packed with match-winners, this clash promises high drama, explosive batting, and game-changing spells.
Both teams are going to play their first match and both teams will want to start their IPL 2026 campaign with a win. Looking at the last 5 matches, Lucknow has an edge where Lucknow has won 4 and DC has
won 1.
📍 Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM (IST)
👉 For official IPL updates and match details, you can also visit the Board of Control for Cricket in India website:
🔗 https://www.iplt20.com
Match Overview – Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals
- Match: LSG vs DC, 5th Match IPL 2026
- Location: Lucknow
- Conditions: Balanced pitch with slight help for bowlers early on
- Key Factor: Toss could play a crucial role
Dream 11 Playing XI – Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Full Squads
🟦 Lucknow Super Giants Squad
Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Mohammed Shami, Anrich Nortje, Mohsin Khan, Josh Inglis, Matthew Breetzke, Arjun Tendulkar & more.
🔴 Delhi Capitals Squad
KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Prithvi Shaw, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Dushmantha Chameera, Nitish Rana & more.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
| Year | Match | Winner | Scorecard | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LSG vs DC | Lucknow Super Giants | LSG – 168/6 (20) DC – 156/9 (20) |
LSG won by 12 Runs |
| 2024 | LSG vs DC | Delhi Capitals | DC – 170/4 (19) LSG – 167/7 (20) |
DC won by 6 Wickets |
| 2023 | LSG vs DC | Lucknow Super Giants | LSG – 193/6 (20) DC – 143/9 (20) |
LSG won by 50 Runs |
| 2023 | LSG vs DC | Lucknow Super Giants | DC – 149/8 (20) LSG – 150/2 (17.5) |
LSG won by 8 Wickets |
| 2022 | LSG vs DC | Lucknow Super Giants | LSG – 195/3 (20) DC – 189/7 (20) |
LSG won by 6 Runs |
📊 Result Insight
Lucknow Super Giants have clearly dominated this rivalry, winning 4 out of the last 5 matches. Their strength lies in posting competitive totals and defending them effectively.
👉 Key Observation:
- LSG has crossed 180+ twice, showing strong batting depth – Favorite in there home condition
- DC struggles slightly while chasing under pressure
- LSG’s bowling has been more consistent in crunch moments
📈 Conclusion:
Lucknow Super Giants have dominated with 4 wins out of last 5 matches, clearly showing their edge over Delhi.
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🏟️ Ekana Stadium Pitch Report (Last 10 T20 Matches)
| Team | Score | Opposition | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 199/2 | Sri Lanka | Won | 24 Feb 2022 |
| India | 195/2 | West Indies | Won | 6 Nov 2018 |
| West Indies | 164/5 | Afghanistan | Won | 14 Nov 2019 |
| Afghanistan | 156/8 | West Indies | Won | 17 Nov 2019 |
| Afghanistan | 147/7 | West Indies | Won | 16 Nov 2019 |
| Sri Lanka | 137/6 | India | Lost | 24 Feb 2022 |
| Afghanistan | 134/9 | West Indies | Lost | 14 Nov 2019 |
| West Indies | 127/7 | Afghanistan | Lost | 17 Nov 2019 |
| West Indies | 124/9 | India | Lost | 6 Nov 2018 |
| West Indies | 106/8 | Afghanistan | Lost | 16 Nov 2019 |
| India | 101/4 | New Zealand | Won | 29 Jan 2023 |
| New Zealand | 99/8 | India | Lost | 29 Jan 2023 |
Ekana Stadium pitch has been suitable for both bat and bowl. While the team batting first has won 6 out of 10 times, the team bowling first has won 4 times. This clearly shows that whichever team wins the toss will want to bat first and try to put a big total on the scoreboard.
📈 Key Stats:
- Average 1st Innings Score: 155–165
- Highest Score: ~199
- Lowest Score: ~99
📊 Results Breakdown (Last 10 Matches)
| Scenario | Wins |
|---|---|
| Batting First | 6 |
| Chasing Team | 4 |
Pitch Behavior
- Early overs: Seamers get swing
- Middle overs: Spinners dominate
- Death overs: Hard to score big
👉 Winning Strategy:
✔️ Bat first & put 160+ on board
✔️ Use spinners in middle overs
🌟 Key Players to Watch
🟦 Lucknow Super Giants
- Rishabh Pant – Aggressive captaincy & explosive batting
- Nicholas Pooran – Dominating batting at the start
- Mohammed Shami – Powerplay wicket-taker
🔴 Delhi Capitals
- KL Rahul – Anchor + match controller
- David Miller – Death over specialist
- Kuldeep Yadav – Game-changing spinner
Match Prediction
👉 Based on:
- Recent form
- Head-to-head dominance
- Home conditions
📊 Winning Probability:
- Lucknow Super Giants – 60%
- Delhi Capitals – 40%
Final Verdict
This match is expected to be a low to medium scoring thriller, where bowlers will play a crucial role. While Lucknow Super Giants have the upper hand statistically, Delhi Capitals cannot be underestimated.
👉 If Delhi wins the toss and chases well, game could turn 🔥
👉 But overall, Lucknow looks slightly ahead in this contest
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