LSG vs DC IPL 2026 Match Preview: Fantasy Tips, Playing XI & Pitch Report
Welcome to the ultimate Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Winning Team guide for the upcoming Indian Premier League clash. The Lucknow Super Giants take on the Delhi Capitals in a thrilling T20 encounter.
Match Details
- Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, IPL
- Date: 01 Apr 2026
- Time: 19:30 IST
- Venue: Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
Catch the live action on JioHotstar(App + Website) and the Star Sport Channels.
Weather Report
Lucknow will experience warm evening temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius with moderate humidity. There is no Rain impact expected for this game. The Dew factor will likely play a major role in the second innings, making chasing slightly easier for the batters.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium usually offers a balanced surface. The Average score here in the last 5 matches is 198 runs. While it was historically known for spin, recent games show a clear Pace vs spin dominance leaning towards fast bowlers, with 40 pace wickets compared to just 18 spin wickets. The Batting vs bowling trend suggests batters can score freely once set, especially in the first innings.
Fantasy takeaway: Load your team with top order batters and death over pacers to maximize your points.
Team Form & Head to-Head
Lucknow Super Giants
- Last 5 matches: L, W, L, L, L
- Recent performance: Struggling with consistency but capable of posting massive totals.
- Head to-head record: 3 wins against DC.
Delhi Capitals
- Last 5 matches: W, L, L, A, L
- Recent performance: Looking to build momentum after a mixed run of results.
- Head to-head record: 4 wins against LSG.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
All key players from both squads appear Fully fit for this encounter. There are no major Injured or Doubtful players reported at this time.
Probable Playing XI (Both Teams)
Lucknow Super Giants
Rishabh Pant, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Aiden Markram, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahamad, Mohammad Shami, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, Anrich Nortje
Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw, Ben Duckett, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sameer Rizvi, Nitish Rana, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan
Key Players to Watch
- Rishabh Pant: Scored a massive 118 runs recently. He is a crucial top order anchor for his side.
- KL Rahul: A consistent run scorer with a recent 112-run knock, making him a reliable pick.
- Mitchell Marsh: Smashed 117 runs in a recent outing, offering massive all round value.
- Mitchell Starc: Lethal with the new ball and highly effective at the death.
Fantasy Picks (Optional)
Small League Safe Picks
- Rishabh Pant
- KL Rahul
- Mitchell Marsh
- Axar Patel
Mega League Differential Picks
- Mayank Yadav: Extreme pace can dismantle any batting lineup.
- Tristan Stubbs: High risk but massive reward potential in major leagues.
Match Prediction / Outlook
Lucknow Super Giants are slight favorites due to their home advantage and explosive top order. However, the dew factor makes the chasing team highly dangerous in this format.
Disclaimer
Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.
IPL 2026 LSG vs DC players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG vs DC | 01 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | DC |  LSGLSG |  DC | 141/10 (18.4) | 145/4 (17.1) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) |
| SRH vs LSG | 05 Apr - 03:30 PM | Hyderabad | LSG |  SRHSRH | LSG | 156/9 (20.0) | 160/5 (19.5) | LSG LSG won by 5 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) |
| KKR vs LSG | 09 Apr - 07:30 PM | Kolkata | LSG |  KKRKKR | LSG | 181/4 (20.0) | 182/7 (20.0) | LSG LSG won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining) |
| LSG vs GT | 12 Apr - 03:30 PM | Lucknow | GT | LSGLSG |  GT | 164/8 (20.0) | 165/3 (18.4) | GT GT won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) |
| RCB vs LSG | 15 Apr - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | RCB | LSGLSG |  RCB | 146/10 (20.0) | 149/5 (15.1) | RCB RCB won by 5 wickets (with 29 balls remaining) |
| PBKS vs LSG | 19 Apr - 07:30 PM | New Chandigarh | LSG |  PBKSPBKS | LSG | 254/7 (20.0) | 200/5 (20.0) | PBKS PBKS won by 54 runs |
| LSG vs RR | 22 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG |  RRRR | LSG | 159/6 (20.0) | 119/10 (18.0) | RR RR won by 40 runs |
| LSG vs KKR | 26 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG | KKRKKR | LSG | 155/7 (20.0) | 155/8 (20.0) | KKR Match tied (KKR won the one-over eliminator) |
| MI vs LSG | 04 May - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | MI | LSGLSG |  MI | 228/5 (20.0) | 229/4 (18.4) | MI MI won by 6 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) |
| LSG vs RCB | 07 May - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | RCB | LSGLSG | RCB | 209/3 (19.0) | 203/6 (19.0) | LSG LSG won by 9 runs (DLS method) |
| CSK vs LSG | 10 May - 03:30 PM | Chennai | CSK | LSGLSG |  CSK | 203/8 (20.0) | 208/5 (19.2) | CSK CSK won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) |
| LSG vs CSK | 15 May - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG | CSKCSK | LSG | 187/5 (20.0) | 188/3 (16.4) | LSG LSG won by 7 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG vs DC | 01 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | DC | LSGLSG | DC | 141/10 (18.4) | 145/4 (17.1) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) |
| MI vs DC | 04 Apr - 03:30 PM | Delhi | DC | MIMI | DC | 162/6 (20.0) | 164/4 (18.1) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) |
| GT vs DC | 08 Apr - 07:30 PM | Delhi | DC | GTGT | DC | 210/4 (20.0) | 209/8 (20.0) | GT GT won by 1 run |
| CSK vs DC | 11 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | DC | CSKCSK | DC | 212/2 (20.0) | 189/10 (20.0) | CSK CSK won by 23 runs |
| RCB vs DC | 18 Apr - 03:30 PM | Bengaluru | DC | RCBRCB | DC | 175/8 (20.0) | 179/4 (19.5) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) |
| SRH vs DC | 21 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | DC | SRHSRH | DC | 242/2 (20.0) | 195/9 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 47 runs |
| DC vs PBKS | 25 Apr - 03:30 PM | Delhi | DC | DCDC | PBKS | 264/2 (20.0) | 265/4 (18.5) | PBKS PBKS won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) |
| DC vs RCB | 27 Apr - 07:30 PM | Delhi | RCB | DCDC | RCB | 75/10 (16.3) | 77/1 (6.3) | RCB RCB won by 9 wickets (with 81 balls remaining) |
| RR vs DC | 01 May - 07:30 PM | Jaipur | RR | RRRR | DC | 225/6 (20.0) | 226/3 (19.1) | DC DC won by 7 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) |
| DC vs CSK | 05 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | DC | DCDC | CSK | 155/7 (20.0) | 159/2 (17.3) | CSK CSK won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) |
| DC vs KKR | 08 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | KKR | DCDC | KKR | 142/8 (20.0) | 147/2 (14.2) | KKR KKR won by 8 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) |
| PBKS vs DC | 11 May - 07:30 PM | Dharamsala | DC | PBKSPBKS | DC | 210/5 (20.0) | 216/7 (19.0) | DC DC won by 3 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG vs DC | 01 Apr - 07:30 PM | DC | LSGLSG | DC | 141/10 (18.4) | 145/4 (17.1) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) |
| LSG vs GT | 12 Apr - 03:30 PM | GT | LSGLSG | GT | 164/8 (20.0) | 165/3 (18.4) | GT GT won by 7 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) |
| LSG vs RR | 22 Apr - 07:30 PM | LSG | RRRR | LSG | 159/6 (20.0) | 119/10 (18.0) | RR RR won by 40 runs |
| LSG vs KKR | 26 Apr - 07:30 PM | LSG | KKRKKR | LSG | 155/7 (20.0) | 155/8 (20.0) | KKR Match tied (KKR won the one-over eliminator) |
| LSG vs RCB | 07 May - 07:30 PM | RCB | LSGLSG | RCB | 209/3 (19.0) | 203/6 (19.0) | LSG LSG won by 9 runs (DLS method) |
| LSG vs CSK | 15 May - 07:30 PM | LSG | CSKCSK | LSG | 187/5 (20.0) | 188/3 (16.4) | LSG LSG won by 7 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) |
