LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction: Match 5, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report – Indian Premier League 2026
Match Preview
Lucknow Super Giants set to face Delhi Capitals in the 5th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, April 1. In the fifth match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will face Delhi Capitals (DC). Lucknow Super Giants had a disappointing season last year, especially in the later stages. They managed only six wins from 14 matches, finishing seventh on the points table and missing out on the playoffs. However, under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant this season, they will look to make a strong comeback. Lucknow have a strong squad, especially in the batting department, with several players capable of winning matches on their own. Their pace attack also looks well-balanced, featuring quality bowlers like Mohammed Shami, Mayank Yadav, Avesh Khan, and Anrich Nortje.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals had a strong start last season and even stayed at the top of the points table for some time. However, their performance dropped in the second half of the tournament, and they finished fifth with seven wins from 14 matches, just missing the playoffs. Led by Axar Patel, they will aim to be more consistent this season. Their squad has also been strengthened through the mega auction, adding players who can deliver match-winning performances.
Match Information
Match: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, Match 5
Series: Indian Premier League 2026
Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow
Pitch Report- LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction
The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium, in Lucknow, is considered to be a well-balanced surface. This surface generally favours a good spinning track, and the average first innings score is relatively mid-range, which is around 150-175 runs. Batsmen find it challenging to play aggressive strokes early on. However, the pitch has been good for batters in the recent past. It offers bounce and pace, making it equally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers.
Average 1st Innings Score: 175
Pitch Condition: Balanced
Weather Report
Conditions: Clear Sky
Probable Playing XI
Lucknow Super Giants
AK Markram Abdul Samad MR Marsh A Badoni Nicholas Pooran Rishabh Pant (C) Avesh Khan D Singh Mayank Yadav M Shami A Nortje Bench: JP Inglis, Himmat Singh, MP Breetzke, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Arshin Kulkarni, Shahbaz Ahmed, W Hasaranga, Akash Singh, Manimaran Siddharth, P Yadav, AS Tendulkar, Mohsin Khan, Naman Tiwari
Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul Pathum Nissanka T Stubbs DA Miller Auqib Nabi N Rana Axar Patel (C) AR Sharma Vipraj Nigam KL Yadav L Ngidi Bench: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, P Shaw, BM Duckett, AJ Mandal, S Parakh, M Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Mitchell Starc, D Chameera, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, KA Jamieson
Injury News
No injury updates have been reported so far. Any changes will be updated closer to the match.
Captain Picks
Mitchell Marsh (LSG)
Mitchell Marsh is an excellent top-order batter and has consistently performed well in the recent past. He scored 443 runs in the last 9 games. He can perform well this season.
KL Rahul (DC)
KL Rahul is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. He has scored 354 runs in the last 10 games. He is a key player for the Capitals this season.
Top Picks
Aiden Markram (LSG)
Aiden Markram has performed exceptionally well in the IPL. He has scored 348 runs with a strike rate of 154 in the last 9 games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Axar Patel (DC)
Axar Patel is a top-class all-rounder and also performed well in the IPL. He has scored 1916 runs and taken 128 wickets as well in 162 games in his IPL career. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Delhi this season.
Budget Picks
Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
Pooran has performed exceptionally well in the IPL, as he has scored 2293 runs with a strike rate of 169 in 90 games. His fans will expect a good performance from him this season.
Tristan Stubbs (DC)
Tristan Stubbs is an excellent young batter. He has scored 705 runs with a strike rate of 164 in 32 games.
Players to Avoid
Himmat Singh (LSG) Prince Yadav (LSG)
Mega League
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant
Batters: Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders: Axar Patel
Bowlers: Digvesh Singh, Mayank Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi
Head-to-Head
Wicketkeepers: Nicholas Pooran
Batters: KL Rahul, Aiden Markram, Tristan Stubbs, Pathum Nissanka
All-Rounders: Axar Patel, Mitchell Marsh
Bowlers: Digvesh Singh, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi
Match Prediction
Winner: Delhi Capitals
FAQs- LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction
1. Who is the captain of Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026?
Rishabh Pant is leading Lucknow Super Giants this season.
2. Who is the captain of Delhi Capitals?
Axar Patel is captaining Delhi Capitals in the 2026 IPL season.
3. What is the pitch condition at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow?
The pitch is well-balanced with assistance for spinners. While it can be challenging early on, it has supported batters in recent matches. The average 1st innings score is expected around 175 runs.
4. How did both teams perform in the previous IPL season?
Lucknow Super Giants finished 7th with 6 wins, while Delhi Capitals finished 5th with 7 wins, both missing the playoffs.
5. Who are the best captain and vice-captain choices for the LSG vs DC Dream11 team?
Axar Patel and KL Rahul are strong captaincy options. Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, and Tristan Stubbs are excellent vice-captain choices for Grand League and Head-to-Head contests.
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