Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals will lock horns at the Ekana Stadium in match 5 of the Indian Premier League. Rishabh Pant leads LSG against his former team, while KL Rahul turns out for Delhi. LSG rely heavily on their strong batting lineup, with players like Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, and Nicholas Pooran capable of scoring quickly, but their bowling attack can lack consistency.
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On the other hand, Delhi Capitals appear slightly more balanced, with a solid top order led by Rahul and support from power-hitters like Tristan Stubbs and David Miller. The Ekana pitch has started to produce better batting conditions in recent matches, and the visiting side is slightly ahead in the DC vs LSG H2H battle. Top order batters Aiden Markram and KL Rahul emerge as the safest captaincy options, as per our LSG vs DC Dream11 team prediction.
Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals Match Details
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals, Match 5 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Ekana Cricket Stadium |
| City | Lucknow |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 1st April 2026 |
| Scorecard | LSG vs DC Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
LSG vs DC Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | LSG | 118 Runs |
| Will O'Rourke | LSG | 2 Wickets |
| Sameer Rizvi | DC | 58 Runs |
| Mustafizur Rahman | DC | 3 Wickets |
LSG vs DC Toss Prediction
At the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, a total of 22 IPL matches have been played so far, and the results show a slight advantage for teams chasing. Sides batting first have won nine games, while chasing teams have come out on top in 12, with one match ending without a result. As per our LSG vs DC Dream11 prediction today match, Lucknow captain Rishabh Pant is likely to prefer bowling first if he wins the toss.
Record of Chasing Teams at Ekana Cricket Stadium
| Chasing Record | Winning % |
|---|---|
| Average | 57.14% |
LSG vs DC Playing 11 (Probable)

| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | Delhi Capitals (DC) |
|---|---|
| Mitchell Marsh | Pathum Nissanka |
| Aiden Markram | KL Rahul (WK) |
| Rishabh Pant (C & WK) | Nitish Rana |
| Nicholas Pooran | Tristan Stubbs |
| Ayush Badoni | David Miller |
| Abdul Samad | Axar Patel(C) |
| Anrich Nortje | Ashutosh Sharma |
| Mohammad Shami | Vipraj Nigam |
| Avesh Khan | Auqib Nabi |
| Mayank Yadav | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Digvesh Rathi | Lungi Ngidi |
LSG vs DC Top Run Scorers and Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Nicholas Pooran and KL Rahul |
|---|---|
| Highest Wicket Takers | Mohammad Shami and Lungi Ngidi |
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LSG vs DC Captain and Vice Captain Choices

| Captain | Aiden Markram and KL Rahul |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Nicholas Pooran and Axar Patel |
Top Picks for LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rishabh Pant | LSG | Batsman |
| Mohammad Shami | LSG | Bowler |
Budget Picks for LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Tristan Stubbs | DC | Batsman |
| Auqib Nabi | DC | Bowler |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keepers: KL Rahul(c), N Pooran, R Pant
- Batters: T Stubbs
- All-rounders: A Markram, A Patel(vc), V Nigam
- Bowlers: K Yadav, M Shami, A Khan, L Ngidi
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keepers: KL Rahul, N Pooran(vc)
- Batters: M Marsh, D Miller, P Nissanka, A Sharma
- All-rounders: A Markram(c), A Patel
- Bowlers: M Shami, D Rathi, L Ngidi
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for LSG vs DC based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
LSG vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today (Match 5) Indian Premier League 2026 Players to Avoid
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| J Inglis | 8.0 |
| B Duckett | 7.5 |
LSG vs DC Weather & Pitch Report at Ekana Cricket Stadium
| Temperature | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Clear |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
| Best Suited To | Batters & Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 175 runs |
LSG vs DC H2H Record
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 3 |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 4 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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