Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 — match scorecard, stats, standings, and head-to-head records, everything you need for matchday 5. LSG vs DC will be live at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The match is on Wednesday, April 1, at 7:30 PM IST. Check the playing 11, timeline, tickets, where to watch the live score, and our match prediction, all in one place.
Last IPL, KL Rahul answered all controversies with 539 runs in 13 matches. But Rishabh Pant was struggling to find his way. This time, both teams come with fresh energy, a stronger mentality, and more balanced squad depth.
Mohammed Shami has traded from SRH to LSG this time. Before the 2027 World Cup, it is a special season for him. And lost talent, Prithvi Shaw has to prove for DC. It’s the best platform for them to come back.
It is their IPL 2026 season opener. First match. First impression. LSG has a home advantage at Ekana and a point to make. DC arrives with fresh faces and unfinished business.
April 1 is not just matchday 5 for the tournament. For both these squads, it is where their IPL 2026 story actually begins.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 Match Details
| Matches | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals |
| Stadium | Ekana Cricket Stadium B Ground, Lucknow |
| Date & Time | Wednesday, 1st April, 7:30 PM(IST) |
| Where to Watch | JioHotstar |
| Tickets | BookMyShow |
LSG vs DC Head to Head Records
| Matches | 7 |
| LSG Won | 3 |
| DC Won | 4 |
| No Results | Nil |
| Home Advantage Index (LSG) | 0.78 |
| Defensive Fragility Ratio | 1.33 |
LSG vs DC Pitch Report
Ground B in Lucknow is not your typical IPL surface. Slower. Lower. And it makes batters work harder than they would like.
Black soil pitch means low bounce, extra grip, and a surface that gets trickier as the match goes on. Powerplay is the best time to score. From the tenth over, it starts to grip, and stroke-making becomes a real challenge.
Spinners own this ground. They account for 42 percent of wickets at an economy of 6.5. Pacers take more wickets overall but through variations, not raw pace.
The average first innings score is 151. Boundaries are big. Straight is 80 metres, square is 78 metres. Clearing the rope needs proper contact.
Teams bowling first win 60 percent of matches here. Toss matters. Spin options matter more.
Weather Report
Wednesday evening promises a clear sky, perfect for the LSG vs DC IPL 2026 clash. The temperature remains a comfortable 29°C. The wind will blow from the Northwest at 10 km/h, making the ball zip through the air. The humid conditions add a layer of intensity, with humidity levels expected to be around 24%-30%.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Timeline
- Apr 7, 2022 — LSG won by 6 wickets (Navi Mumbai) The first ever meeting. LSG chased down 150 with two balls to spare. A confident start to this rivalry.
- May 1, 2022 — LSG won by 6 runs (Mumbai) A high-scoring thriller. LSG posted 195/3 and held their nerve to defend it by the skin of their teeth.
- Apr 1, 2023 — LSG won by 50 runs (Lucknow) The most dominant win in this fixture. Mark Wood ran through DC with a five-wicket haul. LSG at home, at their best.
- Apr 12, 2024 — DC won by 6 wickets (Lucknow) Kuldeep Yadav’s 3/20 dismantled LSG’s batting. Jake Fraser-McGurk announced himself on debut with 55. DC won at LSG’s own backyard.
- May 14, 2024 — DC won by 19 runs (Delhi) DC defended 208. Nicholas Pooran hit a counter-attacking 61 but it was not enough. DC controlled this one from the start.
- Mar 24, 2025 — DC won by 1 wicket (Visakhapatnam) The closest finish in this rivalry. DC needed a miracle chasing 210. Ashutosh Sharma hit an unbeaten 66 to pull it off on the last ball.
- Apr 22, 2025 — DC won by 8 wickets (Lucknow) KL Rahul came back to Lucknow and made it personal. His unbeaten 57 guided DC to a clinical chase against his former team.
DC have won three straight. April 1 is where LSG looks to stop that run.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Playing 11(Probable)
For LSG
Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Digvesh Singh, Anrich Nortje, Mohammed Shami
Impact Player – Mohsin Khan / Mayank Yadav
For DC
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi
Impact Player – Sameer Rizvi / T Natarajan / Mukesh Kumar / Abishek Porel
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Stats
- The Captain Swap Effect: In 2025, both former captains made it personal against their old teams. KL Rahul became the fastest player in IPL history to reach 5,000 runs in 130 innings, doing it against LSG. Same season, Rishabh Pant hit 118 off 61 at Ekana. His highest home score at that ground. Both men had a point to prove. Both delivered.
- Spinners Run This Rivalry: High-profile pacers get the attention but leg-spinners own this fixture. Ravi Bishnoi leads with 10 wickets. Kuldeep Yadav sits right behind with 9. Ground B on April 1 sets up perfectly for both of them.
- Pooran’s Strike Rate is Absurd: Among all batters in this fixture, Nicholas Pooran’s numbers stand alone. 181 runs at a strike rate of 217.72. He does not just score here. He accelerates.
- The Visakhapatnam Miracle: DC were 7/3 chasing 210. Most teams do not recover from that. Ashutosh Sharma smashed 46 off 11 balls to drag DC over the line by one wicket. One of the most improbable finishes this rivalry has seen.
- LSG’s Broken Shield: LSG had a perfect defending record against DC, protecting 195 and 193 without breaking a sweat. DC finally cracked it in 2024, chasing down 167 at Lucknow. That streak is gone but the memory lingers.
LSG vs DC Prediction
LSG leads the overall head-to-head. But this is a season opener for both sides. Form books and past records only tell half the story on matchday one.
Ground B favours the bowling side. Teams bowling first win 60 percent here. Whoever wins the toss will field. That is almost certain.
Rishabh Pant knows this ground better than anyone.
Shami’s return adds real bite to LSG’s bowling attack. Digvesh Rathi on a slow, grippy black soil pitch is a serious handful from over ten onwards.
Axar leads DC with Kuldeep as their spin weapon. On this surface, Kuldeep will turn dangerous in the middle overs. DC is not without answers.
But home advantage, Shami’s hunger, and Digvesh Rathi’s spin edge tips this one.
Our call. LSG to win by 15 to 20 runs or 5 wickets. Competitive, but LSG has too many advantages to ignore at home.
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