Match number 5 of the ongoing IPL 2026 will be played between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 1 in Lucknow. This article covers LSG vs DC match preview, including pitch report, weather forecast, head-to-head records, probable playing XI and live streaming details.
Both Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be aiming to make a strong comeback in the upcoming IPL 2026 after their poor campaigns last year. Because of history, this clash is very special and interesting for the fans.
LSG captain, Rishabh Pant and DC’s key player, KL Rahul will be up against each other’s former teams in their IPL 2026 clash. Notably, Pant captained DC last year before moving to LSG, while Rahul led LSG for four seasons before joining the Capitals in 2025.
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LSG vs DC Match No. 5 IPL 2026 Preview:
Match Details:
Match Date: The 5th match of IPL 2026 will be played on Wednesday, 1 April 2026.
Venue: The match will be held at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow.
Timing: The match is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST.
LSG vs DC Squad:
Lucknow Super Giants-
Rishabh Pant (captain), Aiden Markram, Himmat Singh, Matthew Bretzke, Mukul Chaudhary, Akshat Raghuvanshi, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Marsh, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Arshin Kulkarni, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, M. Siddharth, Digvesh Singh, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Anrich Nortje, Naman Tiwari, Mayank Yadav, Mohsin Khan
Delhi Capitals-
Akshar Patel (captain), KL Rahul, Karun Nair, David Miller, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Prithvi Shaw, Abhishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwary, Auqib Dar, Nitish Rana, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Lungisani Ngidi, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav
LSG vs DC Probable XI:
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: 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
Key Battles of LSG vs DC 5th IPL 2026 Match:
Mohammed Shami vs KL Rahul
This matchup is a classic battle between two Indian stars. Mohammed Shami brings lethal seam movement with the new ball and will pose a big threat to the new DC opener Rahul.
If Shami is successful in dismissing Rahul early, DC’s middle order will be under pressure, especially with LSG pace bowlers like Mayank Yadav waiting to attack.
Talking about his IPL battles, the senior fast bowler has dismissed Rahul twice in the IPL. And the right-handed batsman has scored only 13 runs against Shami at a strike rate of 76.47.
Kuldeep Yadav vs Nicholas Pooran
The battle between DC’s star spinner Kuldeep Yadav and LSG’s big-hitter Nicholas Pooran will be exciting to watch for the fans in Lucknow. Even though Pooran is known as one of the best power hitters in the world, Kuldeep has troubled him time and again.
Kuldeep has dismissed Puran 5 times in T20 cricket, which also includes a golden duck by hitting the ball on the off stump. Pooran’s stats against Kuldeep are not impressive at all, as the West Indies star averages only 10.40 and has a strike rate of just 91.22.
Pooran is LSG’s main middle-order power hitter, and if Kuldeep manages to get the better of him, Delhi can control the crucial middle overs.
Mayank Yadav vs Tristan Stubbs
The contest between Mayank Yadav and Tristan Stubbs will be a pure speed-versus-power battle. Mayank is LSG’s biggest X-factor, known for bowling above 150 km/h. His sharp bouncers and raw pace can trouble even the best batsmen.
On the other hand, Stubbs has become DC’s most dangerous finisher. He hits in all directions and likes to attack in the last overs. This makes their battle exciting, as Mayank will look to shock Stubbs with fast, rising balls, while the Proteas star will look to use his 360-degree hitting to break LSG’s plans. Their fight will play an important role in deciding the outcome of the match.
Wanindu Hasaranga vs David Miller
In Lucknow, the match between LSG’s leg spinner Wanindu Hasaranga and DC’s strong finisher David Miller will be decisive. Hasaranga is LSG’s main wicket-taking spinner, and his job is to destroy the middle order with his sharp leg-spin and tricky googlies.
Miller, on the other hand, will play the role of finisher for DC this season. He is a good player of spin and his role will be important in the death overs. If Hasaranga is successful in dismissing Miller early, DC’s middle overs momentum will be shattered. But if Miller survives, DC will be in a great position.
LSG vs DC Match No. 5 Key Players:
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Mohammed Shami, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mayank Yadav
Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, T Natarajan
Free Live Streaming, Live Telecast in India
TV rights in India: The LSG vs DC match will be telecast live on TV in India on Star Sports Network.
Live Streaming Platform in India: Fans can watch the match on JioHotstar app and website on mobile, laptop and other streaming devices.
When will the match happen?
The fifth match of IPL 2026 will be played on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Where will the match be played?
This match will be played at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
LSG vs DC Match No. 5 IPL 2026, Weather Report, Ekana Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
LSG vs DC: Weather report in Lucknow
The weather at Ekana Stadium will be excellent in this match of IPL 2026. There is no chance of rain, so fans will enjoy the entire match in Lucknow.
The temperature during the match should remain between 28°C and 24°C, making it comfortable for the players and spectators. Humidity and dew will remain at low levels.
LSG vs DC: Ekana Cricket Stadium pitch report
The pitch at the Ekana Stadium has undergone major changes over the past few seasons. This venue provides balance between bat and ball. Ekana uses two different types of pitches. One is made from black clay, which usually feels flat and becomes easier to bat as the ball gets older.
But as the game progresses, this surface starts helping the spinners a little more. On the other hand, the red clay gives the fast bowlers some natural bounce and a little movement in the beginning. But spinners enjoy bowling later in the innings because it dries quickly.
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Batsmen love to hit the new ball, but as the ball becomes softer, timing shots becomes difficult. Captains who win the toss will mostly prefer to bowl first and a total of 180-190 is likely to be competitive.
LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Record: Key Statistics
Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants has become an exciting rivalry in the IPL. Of the 7 IPL matches played between them so far, DC has a slight lead with 4 wins, while LSG has won 3. No game has ended in a tie or without a result.
LSG vs DC head-to-head record: last five matches
Capitals have surprisingly dominated Lucknow in their last five matches in the tournament. DC have won four of their last five matches, while LSG has managed only one win.
LSG vs DC head-to-head records – results of last five matches:
- DC won by 8 wickets in Lucknow on April 22, 2025
- DC won by 1 wicket at Vizag on 24 March 2025
- DC won by 19 runs in Delhi on 14 May 2024
- DC won by 6 wickets in Lucknow on 12 April 2024
- LSG won by 50 runs in Lucknow on 15th April 2023
LSG vs DC – Conclusion:
The rivalry between LSG and DC may be young, but it is no less than a drama series. Now, both teams are coming to the Ekana Stadium with something to prove after a disappointing 2025 season, where neither team reached the playoffs. This match of IPL 2026 is very special and the reason for this is the high-profile switch.
Rishabh Pant, who was once the face of Delhi Capitals, is now leading Lucknow Supergiants after a record 2025 move. Pant, on the other hand, will face KL Rahul, who is the former captain of LSG and will now open the innings for DC.
Under the captaincy of Akshar Patel, they seem more settled. Rahul’s arrival has strengthened their top-order, while LSG have filled their middle-order with power hitters like Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, giving Pant ample firepower.
Both teams look strong on paper, but LSG can make the most of home conditions to start their IPL 2026 campaign with a win.
