LUCKNOW: As Lucknow Supergiants prepare to take on Delhi Capitals here on Wednesday, the narrative writes itself. The stage is set, the lights are brighter than ever, and all eyes will be on one man. Rishabh Pant. A leader, a match-winner and a player who thrives under pressure, Pant stands at the heart of this high-voltage encounter.The LSG captain will face his former team, while eyeing victory in the opener on their home turf. DC is 4-3 since their first clash in 2022.Under the lights on Tuesday, Pant had a busy match evening – checking pitch conditions, doing some shadow practice and then having a long chat with the middle pitch. Mitchell Marsh.Before this current season, Pant sweated it out in the preparatory camp for a fortnight. After a modest return last season – where he managed just 269 runs – Pant understands the onus to prove himself. When asked in which position LSG head coach Pant will bat. Justin Langer Wasn’t ready to give it up. “I’m not going to reveal it. There’s a lot of talent out there and there might be a bit of a problem with who to pick or not,” he said.
Apart from Langer, the LSG squad has a number of thought leaders guiding them, with global director Tom Moody, strategic cricket advisor Kane Williamson and bowling coach Bharat Irwin building a formidable line-up. The top order will once again be manned by overseas players Aiden Markram, Mitch Marsh and Nicholas Pooran, while there is an Indian face in the middle order.LSG speed battery, led by veteran Muhammad Shamilooks charged for a long season ahead. Shami will be assisted by Enrich Noortje, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan Mohsin Khan, Naman Tiwari and Akash Singh. Digvesh Rathi, M. Siddhartha and Venindu Hasringa are part of the spin department.Ikana’s ground staff have prepared a square of red clay, which the fast bowlers are expected to get a good bounce.
| 5 – LSG have lost five of their last six IPL games played between April 22, 2025 and May 27, 2025.
Statistics: Rajesh Kumar |
