New Delhi: Rishabh Pant faces the IPL 2026 season as he leads Lucknow Supergiants in their opener against Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. After a mixed first year as captain, Pant now has a fully fit squad, with key additions like Mohammad Shami and Enrich Nortje bolstering the pace attack. The return of Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan further strengthens their bowling.LSG’s batting line-up looks solid with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, while Pant is expected to top bat alongside Nicholas Pooran.Delhi, meanwhile, aim for stability after last season’s inconsistency. KL Rahul is set to open, with options like Prithvi Shaw in contention. Their bowling remains a strength, led by spinners Akshar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, with Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan adding depth.
LSG vs DC Head to Head
- Total Matches Played: 7
- Lucknow Supergiants: 3
- Delhi Capitals: 4
LSG vs DC: Pitch Report
Pitch number 4 is likely to be used for today’s match at Ekana Stadium. The average first-innings score here last season was 187, down marginally from 203 in 2024. Weather conditions in Lucknow are expected to remain clear, with evening temperatures hovering around 28 degrees Celsius and no rain forecast.
LSG vs DC: Predicted XIs
Lucknow Supergiants Prediction XI: Mitchell Marsh*, Aiden Markram*, Nicholas Pooran*, Rishabh Pant (captain, wicket), Ayush Baduni, Abdul Samad, Akshit Raghunshi, Shehbaz Ahmed, Mohammad Shami, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh RathiInfluence Sub: Enrique Nortje*Delhi Capitals Prediction XI: KL Rahul (wicket), Patham Nissanka*, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs*, Akshar Patel (capt), David Miller*, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Aqib Nabi, Dushmantha Chamera*, Kuldeep YadavInfluence Sub: T Natarajan
LSG vs DC: Lucknow Weather Update
Clouds and sunshine are expected during the day, with temperatures hovering around 36 degrees Celsius. Conditions will remain partly cloudy overnight, with temperatures dropping to around 23 degrees Celsius.It will be a warm evening during match time, with no rain expected. The temperature is likely to hover around 33 degrees Celsius at the time of the toss and may touch 28 degrees Celsius by 11 pm.
LSG vs DC: Live Streaming Details
LSG vs DC will be played at Bharat Ratnashree Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekna Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, the match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST. The game will be telecast on Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
LSG vs DC Squads
Lucknow Supergiants: Rishabh Pant, Ayush Baduni, Matthew Bretzke, Aidan Markram, Nicholas Puran, Arshin Kulkarni, Mitchell Marsh, Shehbaz Ahmed, Akash Maharaj Singh, Avesh Khan, Mohammad Shami, Prince Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Arjun Sachin TendulkarMayank Prabhu Yadav, Wanindu Hasaranga, Anrich Nortje, Josh Inglis, Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, Naman Tiwari, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Mohsin Khan, Manimaran Sadharth, Mukul Choudhary.Delhi Capitals: Abhishek Poorel, KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Dushmantha Chamera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Tripurana Vijay, David Miller, Aqeeb Nabi Dar, Patham Nissi, Lugi, Lugi, Luggin, Jamieson, Ajay Jadu Mandal, T. Natarajan, Madhav Tiwari, Karuna Nair, Sahil Parkh.
