Ravi Bishnoi and teammates celebrating wickets (AP News)
The 26th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League saga is set to witness a thrilling clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, better known as Ekana Stadium, on April 12 (Friday).
LSG Vs DC: Team Previews
Lucknow SuperGiants
LSG are set to clash with DC with an unblemished record against their opponents, having secured victories in all three encounters. However, LSG faces challenges with the absence of key players like Mayank Yadav due to an abdominal soreness, and Shivam Mavi ruled out with an injury. Despite these setbacks, LSG, led by KL Rahul, has excelled in utilizing home conditions, particularly spinning pitches, to stifle opposition batters.
Notably, they've showcased a preference for setting targets rather than chasing, successfully defending substantial totals. With recent victories boosting their confidence, LSG aims to maintain their winning streak and ascend in the points table.
Players like Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, and Yash Thakur have been instrumental in their success, while the potential return of Mayank Yadav would bolster their pace attack.
Delhi Capitals
DC enters the contest grappling with injury woes, notably Kuldeep Yadav's absence due to a groin strain and Mitchell Marsh sidelined with a hamstring injury. Despite a promising start to the season, DC finds themselves at the bottom of the table with only one win in five matches. Rishabh Pant's side is striving to reverse their fortunes and salvage their playoff aspirations.
The batting lineup, spearheaded by Tristan Stubbs and supported by Prithvi Shaw and David Warner, holds promise but needs consistency. In the bowling department, Khaleel Ahmed has been a standout performer amidst struggles, compounded by injuries to key bowlers like Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav.
As they seek redemption, DC must rectify their bowling woes and adapt to the conditions to mount a resurgence in the tournament.
LSG Vs DC: Match Details & Live Streaming
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Date and Time | April 12, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Ekana Stadium, Lucknow |
| Live Streaming and Broadcast | Star Sports Network and Jio Cinema App |
LSG Vs DC: Ekana Stadium Pitch Report
In the current season, the average first-innings score has been 181, both games won by teams batting first. For the LSG vs DC encounter, the pitch is expected to be slower, favoring the Super Giants who successfully restricted GT to 163.
Opting to bat first seems prudent, given the challenges of chasing witnessed in the previous match. Batters must spend time acclimatizing to the conditions before accelerating their innings. Bowlers enjoy a higher margin for error here, making run-scoring progressively difficult as the game unfolds.
LSG Vs DC: Probable Playing 11
Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock (WK), KL Rahul (C), Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Yash Thakur, Yudhvir Charak
Impact Substitutes: Krishnappa Gowtham, Yudhvir Charak, Amit Mishra, Manimaran Siddharth, Arshad Khan
Delhi Capitals: David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Abhishek Porel, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Jhye Richardson, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma, Anrich Nortje.
Impact Players: Yash Dhull, Praveen Dubey, Kumar Kushagra, Sumit Kumar, Jake Fraser-McGurk
LSG Vs DC: Fantoss Fantasy Tips
| Roles | Players |
|---|---|
| Wicket-keepers | Rishabh Pant, Quinton de Kock |
| Batters | David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Tristan Stubbs, Nicholas Pooran |
| All-Rounders | Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel |
| Bowlers | Naveen-ul-Haq, Khaleel Ahmed, Ishant Sharma |
| Vice-Captain | Tristan Stubbs |
| Captain | Marcus Stoinis |
LSG Vs DC: Winner Prediction
Defeating LSG at their home ground would be tough for DC considering their recent form and performance. Hence, Lucknow could potentially steal this game.
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