LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction, IPL 2024, Match 26: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals playing XI, fantasy team today’s and squads

Preview 

The Ekana Stadium in Lucknow is set to be in focus once again as the home team Lucknow Super Giants take to the field on Friday. The opponents for the day are the struggling Delhi Capitals who are yet again bottom of the table despite boasting of some big names. 

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) began the IPL 2024 season with a loss to Rajasthan Royals. Since then KL Rahul and his side have not only won three games but also played attractive and attacking cricket. The only downer the team is facing right now is the injury to pace sensation Mayank Yadav who might be out for a few games.

Delhi Capitals (DC) came into the season with a lot of hype and promise. Rishabh Pant has been left shaking his head in disappointment at the way the season has gone on so far. Their loss to Mumbai Indians came with a few positives as Prithvi Shaw came back to form and Tristan Stubbs has been delivering the late overs blows with the bat. 

Match Details 

Match – Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, Match 26

Venue – Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow  

Date and Time – 12th April 2024, 19:30 IST

Live TV and OTT Details – Star Sports India (TV) and Jio Cinema (WEB and OTT)

Pitch Report 

The last two games in Lucknow, the game has been won by the team batting first. There is generous pace and bounce on the track and run scoring is much easier in the first half. There should be no doubt that the captain winning the toss will want to bat first and put pressure on the opposition in the second half. 

LSG vs DC Probable playing XI 

Lucknow Super Giants- 

Q De Kock, KL Rahul, D Padikkal, M Stoinis, N Pooran, A Badoni, K Pandya, R Bishnoi, Y Thakur, Naveen-ul-Haq, and M Siddharth

Likely Impact Player – D Hooda 

Delhi Capitals 

P Shaw, D Warner, T Stubbs, R Pant, A Patel, L Yadav, A Porel, J Richardson, A Nortje, I Sharma, and K Ahmed 

Likely Impact Player – K Kushagra   

Top players for LSG vs DC Dream 11 Match 

Top Players – Lucknow Super Giants   

Nicholas Pooran – The West Indian star has been unstoppable with the bat for LSG. Nicholas Pooran has continued to show his prowess and has become a key part of the LSG batting unit as well as the decision making process. Pooran and his late-order runs have been crucial for Lucknow in the last few games that they have played. 

Quinton De Kock – Everytime that Lucknow Super Giants have won their games, the role of opener Quinton De Kock has been crucial. The left-handed batter from South Africa has given his team sizzling starts and put the opposition under pressure. His knock in the game against RCB swung the momentum towards his team which helped them win the game. 

Top Players – Delhi Capitals 

Rishabh Pant – Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant has been able to pick up his batting form from where he left it. Some of the shots played by the 26-year-old has been top notch and even his wicket-keeping hasn’t missed a beat. 

Khaleel Ahmed – After years of inconsistent showing and lack of playing time, the time has finally arrived for Khaleel Ahmed. The left-arm pacer has been able to find key wickets for his side this year and been one of the best bowlers in IPL 2024. 

LSG vs DC Must Picks for Dream 11 Cricket 

Yash Thakur – The right-arm pace of Yash Thakur gave nightmares to the Gujarat Titans batters. His ball to get rid of Shubman Gill will go down as one of the best of IPL 2024. Yash Thakur bowls with good pace and also has the ability to vary his pace. The biggest strength for the pacer from Vidarbha is his Yorker and this weapon has seen him become a nightmare for the batters. 

Tristan Stubbs – The decision to buy Tristan Stubbs has paid rich dividends for Delhi Capitals. The young South African has been an enforcer with the bat and his half-century against the Mumbai Indians has shown the ample talent he has. Tristan Stubbs is not only a dangerous batter but also an electric field as well as a useful bowler and a good back-up wicketkeeper. 

Suggested playing XI No.1 for LSG vs DC Dream11 Cricket Fantasy 

Q De Kock, N Pooran (C), R Pant, D Warner, P Shaw, T Stubbs (VC), M Stoinis, K Pandya, N Haq, Y Thakur, and K Ahmed 

Suggested playing XI No.2 for LSG vs DC Dream11 Cricket Fantasy 

KL Rahul, N Pooran, R Pant (C), D Warner (VC), T Stubbs, A Patel, M Stoinis, K Pandya, N Haq, Y Thakur, and K Ahmed. 

LSG vs DC Risky Captaincy Choices 

Marcus Stoinis – The Australian star has finally found some form with the and scored a match-winning 50 in the last game. LSG will be happy with this as Stoinis is one of the most feared batters in the final overs of the innings and can also chip in with the ball. 

Prithvi Shaw – IPL 2023 was a difficult season for the youngster from Mumbai. Prithvi Shaw though is slowly gaining his confidence and coming back to form. The 24-year-old though needs to show consistency and keep scoring runs before one can finally say he is back to his best. 

Players you should avoid 

Ravi Bishnoi – While there is no doubting his talents, Ravi Bishnoi has found the going tough this year during IPL 2024. His best moment this season came in the last game when he took an amazing return catch to dismiss Kane Williamson. Bishnoi needs many such moments and on a consistent basis to show he has recaptured his best form. 

Anrich Nortje – The South African pacer has a lot of speed and can unsettle the best batters with his bounce. in the last game though Nortje saw his confidence take a huge beating when he was hit for 32 runs by Romario Shepherd. If Delhi Capitals have to recover their form then Anrich Nortje coming back to his best is one of the key aspects for his team.