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LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Match 5- Who wil win, Calmness vs Aggeration?
The IPL 2026 excitement continues as Match 5 brings a massive clash between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Ekana Stadium. This match is particularly special as Rishabh Pant now leads Lucknow, while Axar Patel takes charge of the Delhi Capitals. Both teams will be looking to start their campaign with a win on April 1st.
LSG VS DC Match Details
- Match: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Delhi Capitals (DC), Match 05
- Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
- Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
- Where to Watch: JioHotstar & Star Sports Network
- For live scorecard and commentary with key Hightlights visit
LSG vs DC Pitch Report Today
The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow has historically been a paradise for spinners, but recent modifications for the 2026 season have made it more balanced.
- Turn & Grip: Expect spinners to play a massive role in the middle overs.
- Fast Bowlers: The new ball might offer some swing and bounce under lights.
- The Dew Factor: Since this is a night game, dew is expected to play a role in the second innings, making it easier for the chasing side to bat.
- Toss Strategy: The team winning the toss will likely choose to bowl first.
LSG VS DC Probable Playing 11
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Probable Playing 11
- Mitchell Marsh
- Aiden Markram
- Rishabh Pant (c & wk)
- Nicholas Pooran
- Ayush Badoni
- Abdul Samad
- Shahbaz Ahmed
- Mohammed Shami
- Anrich Nortje
- Avesh Khan
- Mayank Yadav
- Impact Player: Digvesh Rathi / Arshin Kulkarni
Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable Playing 11
- Pathum Nissanka
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Nitish Rana
- Tristan Stubbs
- David Miller
- Axar Patel (c)
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mukesh Kumar
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Impact Player: T. Natarajan / Abishek Porel
Complete Squads for IPL 2026
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Rishabh Pant (c), Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Rathi, Arshin Kulkarni, Josh Inglis, Matthew Breetzke, Akash Maharaj Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Wanindu Hasaranga, Himmat Singh, Prithvi Raj Yarra.
Delhi Capitals (DC): Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Rana, Abishek Porel, Ashutosh Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Prithvi Shaw, Kyle Jamieson, T Natarajan, Vipraj Nigam, Auqib Nabi, Sameer Rizvi, Ajay Mandal, Ashok Sharma.
Key Matchups to Watch for LSG VS DC
- KL Rahul vs Mohammed Shami: A classic battle between Rahul’s elegance and Shami’s lethal seam movement.
- Rishabh Pant vs Kuldeep Yadav: Pant will be facing his long-time teammate; his attacking style vs Kuldeep’s drift will be the highlight of the middle overs.
- Mitchell Starc vs LSG Openers: Starc’s left-arm angle and pace could pose a serious threat to Mitchell Marsh early on.
LSG vs DC Match Prediction
Playing at home gives Lucknow Super Giants a slight edge with a 52.8% winning probability. Their explosive middle order of Pant and Pooran is hard to stop. However, Delhi Capitals’ bowling unit, led by Starc and Kuldeep, is one of the strongest in the league. Expect a high-voltage contest!
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