IPL 2026, LSG vs DC: Predicted Playing 11 – IPL fans are thrilled today as Rishabh Pant’s Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) take on Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 5 of IPL 2026. This high-voltage encounter at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium marks a home debut for Pant in LSG colors, facing off against his former franchise in what promises to be an emotional yet fierce battle.
With both teams looking to secure their first points of the season, the tactical fight between the “New” Pant-led LSG and the Axar-led DC will be the highlight of the evening.
LSG vs DC: Match Details
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, Match 5, IPL 2026
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 1, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website)
Broadcast: Star Sports Network / JioStar Channels
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Squad Analysis & Predicted 11
Lucknow enters IPL 2026 with a revamped leadership and a lethal bowling attack. Rishabh Pant will lead the side, hoping that the return of Mohammed Shami and the raw pace of Mayank Yadav can unsettle the Delhi top order. The batting looks robust with the opening pair of Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram providing an explosive start.
LSG Predicted Playing 11: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Rathi.
Impact Player: Anrich Nortje / Mohsin Khan
Delhi Capitals (DC) Squad Analysis & Predicted 11
Delhi Capitals, captained by Axar Patel, have built a well-rounded squad following the mega auction. The biggest narrative for DC is the presence of KL Rahul, who returns to his former home ground in Lucknow, but this time in Delhi blue. With Mitchell Starc leading the pace battery and Kuldeep Yadav handling the spin department, DC boasts one of the most balanced bowling units in the tournament.
DC Predicted Playing 11: KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Abishek Porel (wk), Axar Patel (c), Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.
Impact Player: Prithvi Shaw / Mohit Sharma
Ekana Stadium Pitch Report: Spinners’ Paradise?
The pitch at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is traditionally known for being on the slower side, favoring spinners and medium-pacers who can utilize their variations.
Average 1st Innings Score: 155-165
Toss Factor: Captains winning the toss often prefer to bat first to avoid scoreboard pressure on a surface that tends to grip and turn more as the game progresses.
Key Players: Watch out for Yuzvendra Chahal (LSG) and Axar Patel (DC) to dictate terms in the middle overs.
LSG vs DC Full Squad Details
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Full Squad: Rishabh Pant (c), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Josh Inglis, Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Anrich Nortje, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohsin Khan, Digvesh Rathi, Mukul Choudhary, Himmat Singh.
Delhi Capitals (DC) Full Squad: Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, Prithvi Shaw, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Lungi Ngidi, Ben Duckett.
