IPL 2024: Match 26, LSG vs DC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between LSG and DC?

Preview

The upcoming fixture in the seventeenth edition of the IPL 2024 will witness the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) locking horns with the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Ekana International Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, April 12.

After losing the curtain-raiser against the Rajasthan Royals by 20 runs, LSG has been in good form, winning three consecutive games, two of which came at home. In their last game against Gujarat Titans, young Yash Thakur picked up a fifer to take his team home, winning the game by 33 runs.

On the other hand, DC is currently reeling at the bottom of the points table. In five games played so far the Rishabh Pant-led side has managed to win only one game. Though the team has had some good individual performances, the side has failed to get results in their favor.

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LSG vs DC - Match Details

Ekana International Stadium - Pitch Report

The Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has historically been known for its two-paced and slow pitch, which often leads to relatively low-scoring matches. This trend is expected to continue when the stadium hosts its third match of IPL 2024 match on Friday. The team that wins the toss will be looking to bat first.

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Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XIs

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):

Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (C & WK), Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Yash Thakur, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mayank Yadav

Impact Player - Manimaran Siddharth

Delhi Capitals (DC):

David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Jhye Richardson, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Player -Ishant Sharma

LSG vs DC- Probable Best Players of the Match

Probable Best Batter

KL Rahul: With 126 runs in four matches, LSG skipper KL Rahul could be the best batter of match 26 of IPL 2024. He seems to have found his form back with the bat and would be looking to continue being the best form in a fixture where LSG has dominated - winning all three of their games.

Probable Best Bowler

Mayank Yadav: He could be the best bowler of match 26 of IPL 2024, having bowled his side to victory by providing two consecutive Player of the Match performances in his first two matches in the IPL. In the last game against Gujarat Titans, the pacer just bowled one over as he walked off the field. Yadav who has had such great performances in the previous matches will be looking to return to field and bowl yet another exceptional spell. 

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Today’s Match Prediction: Lucknow Super Giants to win the match

Scenario 1

Lucknow Super Giants win the toss and opt to bat.

Powerplay score: 45-55

First innings score: 165-175

Lucknow Super Giants win the match.

Scenario 2

Delhi Capitals win the toss and opt to bat.

Powerplay score: 35-45

First innings score: 155-165

Lucknow Super Giants win the match.

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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.