Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will host Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Friday, April 12. With one loss and three consecutive wins, LSG is in third place. IPL 2024 standings with six points. DC, on the other hand, find themselves at the bottom of the points table with two points. Out of the five matches played, DC has won only one game and lost four. With that in mind, let’s take a look at the predicted XIs for both these sides ahead of a fascinating encounter.
LSG Predicted XI
quinton de kock
Hard-hitting batsman Quinton de Kock has had a good performance this season. He has scored 145 runs in four matches, including two fifty-plus scores. De Kock has performed well against Delhi in the past and will be keen to thrash the DC bowlers on home soil.
KL Rahul (captain and wicketkeeper)
Star Indian batsman KL Rahul has struggled to find form in IPL 2024. He has scored 126 runs in four matches and scored one half-century. Rahul will be keen to play a fast-paced innings and get LSG off to a fast start against DC.
Devdutt Padikkal
Devdutt Padikkal has not performed well for LSG this season. The left-handed batsman has lost his wicket early in all the four matches he has played so far and will be hoping to recapture his old form in which he scored runs in abundance in the last IPL season.
marcus stoinis
Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis will add depth to LSG’s middle-order batting, as well as be a valuable asset to their fast bowling unit. He has scored 104 runs in four matches, including a crucial 58 runs in his last innings.
nicholas puran
Nicholas Pooran is performing brilliantly for Lucknow in IPL 2024. With 178 runs in four matches, Pooran is LSG’s top scorer this season with an average of 178 and a strike rate of 169.52.
Ayush Badoni
Ayush Badoni has made a tremendous start to his IPL 2024 campaign. He has not been among the run-scorers, scoring only 29 runs in four matches and Badoni will need to start performing well soon if he is to retain his place in the playing eleven.
Krunal Pandya
Known for his left-arm spin and aggressive batting, Krunal Pandya brings balance to LSG’s lineup. He has scored 48 runs, taken three wickets and is yet to be out in four innings in IPL 2024.
Ravi Bishnoi
Ravi Bishnoi adds a dynamic spin-bowling option to the LSG team. So far, he has taken two wickets in four matches at an economy of 8.66. Against DC, Bishnoi’s spin variety has fetched him six wickets in the past and he will be looking to add to that figure on Friday.
mohsin khan
Mohsin Khan is likely to replace the injured Mayank Yadav in LSG’s upcoming match against DC. So far, Mohsin has taken three wickets in two matches and he will be hoping to remain among the wickets against DC.
Naveen-ul-Haq
Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq will likely open the bowling for Lucknow against DC. Known for his ability to swing the ball at a good pace, Naveen has taken five wickets in four matches so far due to his variety in the ball.
Yash Thakur
Yash Thakur has had a good performance so far in IPL 2024. He has taken six wickets in four matches, including a player of the match haul of 5/30 in LSG’s last innings win against Gujarat Titans.
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DC probable XI
Prithvi Shaw
It is expected that Prithvi Shaw will open the innings for Delhi Capitals. Shaw had a slow start in IPL 2024, but he will enter the upcoming match on the back of his explosive innings of 66 runs in 40 balls against MI. He would like to continue his form against the LSG bowlers and lead DC to victory.
david warner
Australian opener David Warner has had a tremendous start to IPL 2024 by his standards. The two-time Orange Cap winner has scored 158 runs in five matches and can be expected to play a big innings soon.
Michelle Marsh
Warner’s compatriot Mitchell Marsh can play an important role in Delhi’s playing eleven. Marsh’s aggressive batting style can help DC score runs quickly, while his pace can come in handy when it comes to scoring crucial breakthroughs.
Tristan Stubbs
Tristan Stubbs will enter the upcoming match against MI on the back of a brilliant inning of 71* runs in 25 balls. Although his heroics went in vain, his innings included three fours as well as seven maximums and he will be full of confidence ahead of the clash against LSG.
Rishabh Pant (captain and wicketkeeper)
Rishabh Pant has shown that he is back to his best with his batting exploits in IPL 2024. The DC captain has scored 153 runs in five matches, including two fifty-plus scores at an impressive strike rate of 154.54. Pant will aim to build on his performance so far against LSG.
Abhishek Porel
Abhishek Porel can be an important player in the playing eleven of Capitals. He has scored 91 runs in five matches and the youngster will look to showcase his hitting ability in the upcoming matches after showing glimpses of his talent against Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians.
Akshar Patel
The inclusion of Axar Patel adds a reliable spin-bowling and lower-order batting option to DC’s playing eleven. He has not performed well with the bat this season, but Patel has taken four wickets in five matches and will be key in containing LSG’s batting lineup.
-Kuldeep Yadav
Leg spinner Kuldeep Yadav will lead the spin attack for Delhi Capitals. His ability to swing the ball and bowl unexpected googlies could help him baffle LSG’s batting unit. Kuldeep has taken three wickets in two matches and will hope to make a big impact against LSG.
Enrique Nortje
The addition of Anrich Nortje adds a powerful fast bowling option to the DC lineup. Nortje, who is known for his pace and ability to generate bounce, poses a major threat to opposition attackers. He has taken six wickets in four matches of IPL 2024.
Mukesh Kumar
Mukesh Kumar will be a key member of DC’s fast bowling team. The Indian fast bowler has struck four times in two matches this season at an average of 17.50 and with the T20 World Cup 2024 around the corner, Mukesh will be keen to deliver a top performance with hopes of earning a place in the Indian team.
Khalil Ahmed
Khalil Ahmed will likely bowl the opening spell for Capitals in the upcoming game. With seven wickets in five matches, Khalil is Delhi’s top wicket-taker this season and needless to say, he will have a big role to play with the ball in the powerplay and death overs.
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