Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants are gearing up for a crucial face-off on May 14, both teams grappling with challenges. DC's chances of making it to the top four seem slim, relying on a significant victory and improbable results elsewhere.
However, they aim to conclude a disappointing season on a high note at home. LSG, with a better playoff prospect, suffered setbacks with substantial defeats, denting their net run rate and playoff hopes. To secure a spot, they must triumph in Delhi and Mumbai, reaching 16 points, while also banking on other teams not surpassing them.
LSG's batting struggles, the second slowest this season, pose a challenge against Delhi's high-scoring venue. Additionally, their bowlers, having secured the fewest wickets in IPL 2024, face the daunting task of containing formidable opponents like Jake Fraser-Mcgurk and his teammates. With stakes high and challenges abound, both teams brace for a pivotal showdown in the IPL.
DC vs LSG Squads
Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara.
Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Shamar Joseph, Yash Thakur, Manimaran Siddharth, Prerak Mankad, Arshad Khan, Krishnappa Gowtham, Amit Mishra, Kyle Mayers, Ashton Turner, Matt Henry, Naveen-ul-Haq, Devdutt Padikkal, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Mayank Yadav, Arshin Kulkarni.
DC Probable Playing-11
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Rishabh Pant (c and wk), Tristan Stubbs, Gulbadin Naib, Shai Hope, Rasikh Salam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed
LSG Probable Playing-11
KL Rahul (c & wk), Kyle Mayers, Marcus Stoinis, Krishnappa Gowtham, Yash Thakur, Ravi Bishnoi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya
DC vs LSG Head to Head
Delhi and Lucknow have clashed four times in their IPL history. Delhi Capitals clinched victory in one encounter, whereas Lucknow Super Giants triumphed in three matches.
DC vs LSG Live Streaming Information
The IPL 2024 clash between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants will be televised live on the Star Sports Network. Additionally, viewers can catch the live stream of the DC vs LSG IPL 2024 match on the JioCinema app and website.
DC vs LSG The Pitch
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is anticipated to offer substantial assistance to the batsmen. With dew not posing a threat, teams are expected to maintain a scoring rate exceeding 10 runs per over, mirroring trends observed in the previous two matches.
DC vs LSG Toss
The team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first, intending to set a formidable target for their bowlers to defend.
DC vs LSG Weather
In New Delhi, temperatures are set to peak at approximately 34 degrees Celsius, with a real feel of 32 degrees Celsius. Humidity levels are expected to hover around 18 percent. Rainfall is not anticipated, according to the forecast.
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