IPL 2024: Top 3 player battles to watch out for in the LSG vs DC match

The 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 is all set to happen between the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and the Delhi Capitals (DC), in Lucknow. While the LSG are sitting comfortably in the third position with three wins out of four matches, DC is at the bottom of the table with one win out of five matches. Since the IPL is becoming competitive with time, DC needs to gear up or else they'll be the first team to get knocked out of the tournament. Moreover, the players' battle of LSG vs DC will be super exciting to watch because of the years-long rivalry of some players. 

Let's discuss the key battles of three players in the clash between LSG and DC: 

1. Quinton De Kock vs Axar Patel:

This is a classic battle between Quinton de Kock and Axar Patel as they have a lot against each other. De Kock has faced around 53 balls and scored 84 runs while Patel has dismissed him only once. The stats clearly show the upper hand de Kock has over Patel and hence, this match will be intriguing to watch for the viewers as to how this battle will proceed. 

2. Rishabh Pant vs Krunal Pandya:

Rishabh Pant and Krunal Pandya are some of the experienced players in the tournament who are known to enjoy the game's competitiveness. They also have played a lot against each other as Pant has scored 70 runs off 38 balls while Pandya has taken his wicket thrice. Hence, both seem to have a good record against each other and this match will further add to it. 

3. KL Rahul vs Khaleel Ahmed:

KL Rahul is one of the best batters of the LSG team and is quite reliable as well. He knows his game well and can strike the ball all over the ground. Moreover, Khaleel Ahmed has proven himself over the years. When both come against each other it becomes a fun battle as Rahul likes to go after the bowler.