Rishabh Pant faces a defining moment as Lucknow Super Giants begin their IPL 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Stadium.
Pant endured a forgettable IPL 2025, scoring just 269 runs despite a massive price tag, though he ended on a high with an unbeaten century against RCB.
LSG have bolstered their bowling with Mohammed Shami and Anrich Nortje, while pace sensation Mayank Yadav is fully fit after working on his fitness.
Delhi arrive without Mitchell Starc due to injury, but their batting depth with KL Rahul, David Miller, and Tristan Stubbs makes them formidable. The clash takes place on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT).
LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Match 5 Odds
Lucknow Super Giants are slight favorites at home with their explosive top-four and improved bowling, while Delhi’s well-rounded squad keeps the contest evenly poised.
| Platform | LSG Win Odds | DC Win Odds | Toss Odds (LSG) | Toss Odds (DC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1xBet | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
| Stake | 1.82 | 1.98 | 1.91 | 1.89 |
| 4RABET | 1.78 | 2.05 | 1.88 | 1.92 |
| BetVibe | 1.80 | 2.00 | 1.90 | 1.90 |
LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Head-to-Head Record
Delhi Capitals hold a slight edge in this rivalry with 4 wins in 7 meetings, though the contests have been closely fought.
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Win Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow Super Giants | 7 | 3 | 4 | 42.86% |
| Delhi Capitals | 7 | 4 | 3 | 57.14% |
Recent Results: DC won the most recent meeting in IPL 2025 (April 22). LSG won their first-ever fixture against DC in April 2022. Both teams missed the playoffs last season.
LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Probable XI
Mitchell Starc is unavailable for DC due to injury. LSG have a fully fit squad with Mohammed Shami and Mayank Yadav ready to fire. Digvesh Rathi impressed in his debut season with 14 wickets.
Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Anrich Nortje, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Rathi
Delhi Capitals: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan
LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Pitch Report and Weather Report
The Ekana Stadium has transformed into a better batting surface, with high-scoring games becoming more frequent in IPL 2025.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Good batting surface with even bounce |
| Batting Condition | Gets tougher as match progresses, stroke-play rewarded |
| Bowling Condition | Spinners get grip, tight lines rewarded |
| Dew Factor | Significant dew expected, chasing easier |
| Average First/Second Innings Score | 150-175, teams chasing won 6 of 8 in IPL 2025 |
LSG vs DC Toss Factor
Chasing has been the way to go at Ekana Stadium. In IPL 2025, 6 out of 8 matches were won by the team batting second. Both captains are expected to bowl first and exploit dew conditions.
LSG vs DC Weather Report
Hot and dry conditions expected in Lucknow with no rain concerns for Wednesday’s evening fixture.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 30-36°C |
| Weather | Clear and sunny |
| Wind | Light breeze |
| Humidity | 35-45% |
| Rain Chances | 10% (No interruption expected) |
LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Key Players to Watch
| Player | Stats |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh (LSG) | 627 runs in IPL 2025, LSG’s top scorer and engine of batting |
| Nicholas Pooran (LSG) | 524 runs and 40 sixes in IPL 2025, SR 194.30 vs DC |
| Digvesh Rathi (LSG) | 14 wickets in debut IPL season, fearless leg-spinner |
| KL Rahul (DC) | 5222 runs in 145 IPL matches at avg 46.21, consistent anchor |
| Kuldeep Yadav (DC) | 15 wickets in IPL 2025 at economy 7, key spinner on big boundaries |
| Tristan Stubbs (DC) | 705 IPL runs at SR 163.20, explosive middle-order batter |
