Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will clash in the 5th match of the ongoing IPL 2026. This article provides the probable playing XIs of LSG and DC, possible team combinations and key players to watch out for at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
This IPL 2026 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) is scheduled to take place on April 1, 2026 at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow. They have faced each other seven times in the IPL so far, with DC winning four games while LSG has managed to win three games.
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LSG Playing XI vs DC, Match 5, IPL 2026:
Openers: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram
Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram will aim to make full use of the powerplay. Marsh will play the attacking role while Markram will bring stability at the other end.
LSG needs aggression from their openers as their string show can put DC on the backfoot and make life difficult for their spinners.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed
LSG’s middle-order is like a power generator, which will be led by captain Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran. Ayush Badoni is an ideal combination of calmness and aggression and will play a key role in the middle overs.
Abdul Samad, on the other hand, brings the fireworks in the late overs with his raw hitting. All-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed controls the ball and scores easy runs lower down the order. If they all are successful in performing, then DC will be under a lot of pressure in this match.
Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Digvesh Rathi, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan
LSG’s bowling attack is very balanced and strong. Mohammed Shami will start with the new ball and he is a serious threat to DC’s top order. Next comes Mohsin Khan, who brings an intriguing left-arm angle and has had an excellent record against DC last season.
Mayank Yadav, on the other hand, is completely into raw pace, regularly touching 150 km/h and troubling batsmen with pace. Digvesh Rathi will handle the spin department with his clever variations.
LSG Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (C/W), Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan, Mohammed Shami.
Impact Player: Digvesh Singh Rathi
DC Playing XI vs LSG, Match 5, IPL 2026:
Openers: KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka
Delhi Capitals will start with a new opening pair as KL Rahul will join hands with Pathum Nissanka at the top. DC wants Rahul to bring stability and lead the innings from the start. On the other hand, Nissanka’s timing and clean hitting make him an ideal partner for Rahul on the Ekana pitch.
If this new opening pair settles early and deals with the challenge of Shami’s new ball, DC’s power hitters like Tristan Stubbs and David Miller will make the most of the stage set against LSG.
Middle-order batsmen and all-rounders: Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Ashutosh Sharma, Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam, Auqib Nabi.
Delhi Capitals’ middle-order is a smart mix of powerful finishers and useful all-rounders who can trouble any team. Tristan Stubbs brings firepower while David Miller adds experience and calmness. The left-handed Miller is dangerous against the spinners of LSG.
Captain Akshar Patel will lead the all-rounder department. Nitish Rana provides easy runs and some part-time spin in the middle. Ashutosh Sharma is an explosive hitter who can turn the game in an instant. Additionally, Vipraj Nigam provides an additional spin option, while Auqib Nabi strengthens the pace attack and can also contribute some runs lower down the order.
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan
Delhi Capitals’ three-man bowling combo is crucial against the big hitters at the Ekana Stadium. Kuldeep Yadav is the main weapon in the middle overs and DC will expect him to break partnerships, especially when Nicholas Pooran comes out to bat.
And then, Lungi Ngidi’s bounce and movement can put immediate pressure on LSG’s openers, Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram, in the powerplay itself. T Natarajan will take charge of the death overs. His yorker will be his weapon against the LSG batsmen.
DC Playing XI: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam/Aaqib Nabi, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan.
Impact Player – Abhishek Porel/Mukesh Kumar
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