IPL 2026: LSG vs DC Prediction, Match 5- Who Will Win Today?

LSG vs DC Match Predictions [Source: AFP]

The Lucknow Super Giants host the Delhi Capitals in Match 5 of IPL 2026 at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow, on April 1, at 7:30 PM (IST).

After finishing outside the playoff spots in the last season under their new captains, Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel, respectively, the teams will start their new season with this fixture. Ahead of the IPL 2026 auction, both LSG and DC kept their core group of players intact, releasing only players who were surplus to requirements.

Unlike the last season, LSG's pace attack is fit and available to begin IPL 2026, improving their overall strength. On the other hand, DC are also a well-rounded unit, which could challenge the top-4 with multiple options all over the lineup. As the two sides collide on Wednesday, we explore the match predictions for the game.

LSG vs DC form (last 5 matches)

LSG vs DC player battles

KL Rahul vs Mohammed Shami

KL Rahul was DC's leading run-scorer in IPL 2025 and has only grown in confidence over the past year, piling runs across formats. 

He is likely to be assigned the role as DC's first-choice opener and will face Mohammed Shami in the powerplay. In 5 previous IPL encounters, KL Rahul has scored 43 runs in 35 balls, while being dismissed twice.

How the duo fares against each other will decide where DC ends at the end of their batting innings.

Rishabh Pant vs Kuldeep Yadav

Coming off a lacklustre first season with his new franchise, LSG skipper Rishabh Pant would be raring to go all guns blazing to set the tone for IPL 2026. 

However, as he aims to start on a high note, he will face a friendly foe, Kuldeep Yadav, who has gotten him out in 3/5 innings. Pant has only scored 23 runs in 25 balls against the left-arm wrist spinner.

This middle-overs battle between the duo could eventually decide the fate of the opening match for DC and LSG.

Tristan Stubbs vs Digvesh Rathi

The Delhi Capitals' leader in the middle order, like the past couple of seasons, has been their top-scorer since IPL 2024. He has heavily dominated the second half of the innings, providing incredible fire-power with sensible batting and is also in good form.

On the other hand, Digvesh Rathi is coming off a good debut IPL season, picking 14 wickets. The duo will come up against each other on Wednesday, and it would be interesting to see who comes out on top at the end of the evening.

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LSG vs DC top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for LSG vs DC

Nicholas Pooran has scored 181 runs in 5 innings against the Delhi Capitals at a strike rate of 215.47 with two fifties to his name.

Most wickets for LSG vs DC

From the current squad, Mohsin Khan has picked 4 wickets in two innings against DC. He has the best figures of 4/16 in these encounters.

Most runs for DC vs LSG

Captain Axar Patel has scored 128 runs in 5 innings against the Lucknow Super Giants with a strike rate of 168.42 so far. He has the best score of an unbeaten 42 off 24.

Most wickets for DC vs LSG

Kuldeep Yadav has 9 scalps in 7 innings against the Capitals with an economy rate of 7.53 and the best figures of 3/20.

LSG vs DC toss prediction

So far, 22 IPL matches have been played at the Ekana Stadium, Lucknow and 9 have been won by teams batting first, while 12 have ended in successful chases. 

The pitch usually offers a bit of grip and is slower than most wickets around. Teams batting first have scored an average of 175.6 runs in the IPL, but the captain winning the toss will look to bowl first here.

LSG vs DC 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 63/1

Final score – 184/6

LSG vs DC 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 75/0

Final score – 185/3

LSG vs DC top players prediction

LSG top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant

Probable best bowlers

Digvesh Rathi, Mohammed Shami

DC top players prediction

Probable best batters

KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs

Probable best bowlers

Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi

Who will hit the most sixes in LSG vs DC IPL 2026, Match 5?

KL Rahul

Who will score the most fours in LSG vs DC IPL 2026, Match 5?

Mitchell Marsh

LSG vs DC match winner prediction: Who will win IPL 2026, Match 5?

It is early days in the tournament, and both teams will look to start the IPL 2026 campaign with two points in the bag. Both teams have gotten enough time to prepare at the venue, and looking at the respective squad dynamics and the current forms of the players, the Delhi Capitals are the likely winners of the match on April 1.

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