KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant for LSG vs DC [Source: AFP]
Lucknow Super Giants are ready to face Delhi Capitals in their first match of Indian Premier League (IPL 2026). The LSG vs DC match will take place at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, April 1.
This match is expected to be exciting as both teams are starting their new season journey and will want to begin with a win.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Preview Match 5
LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, will try to recover after a disappointing last season. The team has a strong overseas group such as Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, and Nicholas Pooran. These players add power and experience to the batting lineup.
On the other hand, the bowling attack looks slightly less experienced, with Mohammed Shami being the most senior bowler in the squad. Therefore, LSG will mainly depend on their batting strength and will try to control the game through strong run scoring.
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals, captained by Axar Patel, have kept a strong group of players from the previous season. Players like KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Starc, Karun Nair, Nitish Rana, and Abishek Porel form the core of the team.
Last season, DC finished in fifth place, therefore the team will aim to perform better and reach the playoffs this year.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Highest Team Total In IPL
In the LSG vs DC Head To Head Records, the highest team total in IPL is 211/5. This score was made by the Delhi Capitals on March 24, 2025 in Visakhapatnam.
LSG vs DC Lowest Team Total In IPL
The lowest team total in the head-to-head records between the Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals is 143 runs. This was scored by DC against LSG on April 01, 2023 in Lucknow.
LSG vs DC Highest Individual Score In IPL
South Africa batter Quinton de Kock has the highest individual score in LSG vs DC Head To Head Records. The former LSG opener made 80 runs off 52 balls vs DC in IPL 2022.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Best Bowling Figures in IPL
Mark Wood, who represented LSG, has the best bowling figures in LSG vs DC Head To Head Records in IPL. The bowler scalped 5 wickets, conceding 14 runs at an economy rate of 3.5.
Most Runs In Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals in IPL
KL Rahul has scored the most runs in the LSG vs DC Head To Head Records in the IPL. The star player made 210 in 6 innings with a strike-rate of 135.48.
Most Wickets In Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals in IPL
Ravi Bishnoi has taken the most wickets in the Lucknow Super Giant vs the Delhi Capitals head-to-head records in the IPL. The star bowler has bagged 10 wickets in 7 imatches at an economy rate of 8.18.
Top Run Scorer of the last Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL Match
The last time Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals faced each other was during the 70th match of the IPL 2025 season. Rishabh Pant was the top scorer in the match, scoring 118 runs off 61 balls.
Top Wicket Taker of the last Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals IPL Match
William O'Rourke was the top wicket-taker of the last LSG vs DC IPL Match. He scalped 2 wickets, conceding 74 runs in 4 overs.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Form (Last 5 Match Win/Loss Record)
Teams
Form
LSG
L, W, L, L, L
DC
W, L, L, L, L
Conclusion
In conclusion, LSG and DC have had a fairly balanced rivalry in the IPL so far. Delhi Capitals have won four matches, while Lucknow Super Giants have won three matches. Since this is their first match of the season, the contest is expected to be intense and exciting.
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KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant for LSG vs DC [Source: AFP]
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