IPL match today, LSG vs DC: Team prediction, head-to-head, pitch report, Lucknow weather update
Rishabh Pant leads Lucknow Super Giants against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 opener. LSG boast a strengthened squad with new pace additions and a settled batting lineup. Delhi aim for consistency, relying on their strong spin attack.
The match is set for a hot evening in Lucknow with clear skies.
NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant faces a defining IPL 2026 season as he leads Lucknow Super Giants into 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 Mohammed Shami and Anrich Nortje bolstering the pace attack. The return of Mayank Yadav and Mohsin Khan further strengthens their bowling.
LSG’s batting looks settled, with Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram at the top, while Pant is expected to bat higher up the order 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 Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, with Lungi Ngidi and T Natarajan adding depth. LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Total matches played: 7 Lucknow Super Giants: 3 Delhi Capitals: 4 LSG vs DC: Pitch Report Pitch No. 4 is likely to be in use for today’s fixture at the Ekana Stadium.