IPL 2024 LSG vs DC: Match 26 Toss Update Dream11 Predictions, Fantasy Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks
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The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be playing against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). This match will be played at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow at 7:30 PM IST.
Rest assured, our expert team has meticulously crafted Dream11 predictions, fantasy tips, pitch report, top player picks, and best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match, providing you with a solid foundation for your strategies.
LSG vs DC Toss Update
Lucknow Super Giants have won the toss and they will bat first.
Lucknow Super Giants Changes: Mayank Yadav misses the game and Arshad Khan replaces him.
Delhi Capitals Changes: Kuldeep Yadav and Mukesh Sharma are back in the team. Jake Fraser-McGurk making his debut.
LSG vs DC Head-to-head Stats
The Super Giants have been the dominant side in the face-off as they have won all three games between the two teams.
The two teams last met in IPL L2023 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. LSG batted first in the game, and courtesy of a strong start by Kyle Mayers and a powerful finish by Nicholas Pooran, they posted 193/6 in 20 overs. David Warner started the chase for the Delhi Capitals on a good note, but the middle order failed to capitalise on it and in the end, they scored 143/9 in their 20 overs losing the game by 50 runs.
The Lucknow Super Giants are going through a brilliant phase in the season. They have won three of their four games and would like to maintain the momentum by repeating the antics from the previous face-off against DC. The Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, will be eager to take revenge and climb up the points table.
| Stats | Matches | Lucknow Super Giants Won | Delhi Capitals Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| At Ekana Cricket Stadium | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| IPL 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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LSG vs DC Pitch Report
Two matches have been played so far at the Ekana Stadium in IPL 2024. In the first match, we saw a wicket that favoured the batters better than it did in IPL 2024. In the next game, we saw the Ekana pitch return to its traditional slow and sluggish nature. However, in both games, batting was easier in the first innings. In the second innings, the ball stuck on the wicket even more, making stroke play difficult for the batters.
Ekana Cricket Stadium Ground Stats (IPL 2024)
Matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won batting second: 0
Average first innings score: 181
Average second innings score: 154
Highest total recorded: 199/8 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings
Lowest total recorded: 130/10 by Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants
Fantasy value from the pitch report
- Picking more batters from the team that is setting the target will be a safer option. Even in the case of batters from the team chasing, top-order batters will be the best picks as it is easier to score runs when the ball is hard and coming onto the bat.
- Death over specialists with slower and cutters in their repertoire and spinners could be good picks. Spinners from the team that will be defending the total will be the prime choices.
LSG vs DC Fantasy Cricket Tips
Lucknow Super Giants Heavy Fantasy XI
- Nicholas Pooran is currently the highest run scorer for the Super Giants in IPL 2024. If you are going for an LSG-heavy fantasy XI, Pooran should be a must-pick. KL Rahul is gradually coming into his rhythm and will be a great choice in a Super Giants-dominated fantasy XI.
- Yash Thakur picked up five wickets in the last game on this wicket and could once again be an important choice. However, Ravi Bishnoi, who has so far underperformed in IPL 2024, could also be a decisive and game-changing choice.
Delhi Capitals Heavy Fantasy XI
- Tristan Stubbs has so far been the highest run scorer for DC in IPL 2024. He is looking in good rhythm and will be an important pick in a DC-heavy fantasy XI. Barring Stubs, Rishabh Pant and David Warner will also be safe choices.
- Khaleel Ahmed has been the best bowler for DC in IPL 2024. He will be a must-pick from the DC side in this game. Barring Khaleel, you can also back Ishant Sharma, who, despite not having great numbers, has been decent in the tournament.
LSG vs DC Winner Prediction
The two teams are currently on opposite sides of the phenomenon. While LSG have a nice rhythm to their performances and are winning games, DC is struggling to find something positive from the campaign so far. However, the DC bowling attack might find the conditions at the Ekana Cricket Stadium suitable for themselves, and it could turn out to be a much closer game than expected. The team batting team will have an advantage on this wicket.
LSG vs DC Top Player Picks
Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 178 Runs in 4 Matches
- The West Indian batter has found great rhythm with the bat in the tournament. He has been pretty consistent and will be a great choice for the match's fantasy contests.
KL Rahul (LSG)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 126 Runs in 4 Matches
- The LSG-skipper has been inconsistent in IPL 2024 so far. However, in the last game, Rahul looked like he was finding his rhythm, and he could be an important choice in the match's fantasy contests.
Rishabh Pant (DC)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 153 Runs in 5 Matches
- The Indian wicketkeeper has made a decent return to cricketing action after his long absence. He has been in good rhythm and has scored runs in a couple of matches. Pant could be a good choice in this game.
Khaleel Ahmed (DC)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 7 Wickets in 5 Matches
- The Indian left-arm pacer has been on-song with the ball in IPL 2024. He has picked up wickets in both matches and death overs. The pitch at the Ekana Cricket Stadium will favour his style of bowling, and hence, Ahmed will be a prime choice for the game.
LSG vs DC Differential Picks
Ravi Bishnoi (LSG)
- IPL 2024 Stats: 2 Wickets in 4 Matches
- The Indian leg-spinner has been nowhere near his best in IPL 2024. However, Bishnoi enjoys bowling at the Ekana wicket and has a good record here. This could be the game where he regains his form and, hence, could be a game-changing choice for the fantasy contests of the match.
Tristan Stubbs (DC)
- IPL 2024 StatsL 174 Runs in 5 Matches
- The young South African batter has done a great job with the bat in IPL 2024. However, Tristan Stubbs might struggle to adjust himself to the playing conditions and, hence, will be a pretty risky choice for the fantasy contests.
LSG vs DC Fantasy Expert Advice
Given the nature of the wicket and the strength of the two teams a 3-1-3-4 or a 4-2-2-3 combination will be ideal for the game.
LSG vs DC Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant
Batter: David Warner
All-rounder: Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, Naveen ul Haq, Ravi Bishnoi
Captain: KL Rahul
Vice-captain: David Warner
Lucknow Super Giants: 6 Players; Delhi Capitals: 5 Players
LSG vs DC Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, Abhishek Porel
Batters: David Warner, Tristan Stubbs
All-rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Yash Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravi Bhishnoi
Captain: Rishabh Pant
Vice-captain: Nicholas Pooran
Lucknow Super Giants: 5 Players; Delhi Capitals: 6 Players
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