Nearly a month after their nail-biting encounter in Vizag, the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are all set to face off once again—this time at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday, April 22.
Since their narrow win over LSG, Delhi Capitals have been in fine form, climbing to second on the points table with five victories. Even their two losses have gone down to the wire. Despite missing Faf du Plessis in recent games—a trend that will continue—DC have remained largely unaffected this season.
On the other hand, Lucknow Super Giants have exceeded expectations, also claiming five wins from their eight outings. After a shaky start to the season with several players unavailable, they now boast a full-strength squad. One exciting possibility for this match is the return of pace sensation Mayank Yadav, who could make his season debut. However, LSG will be concerned about their inconsistent Powerplay bowling and Rishabh Pant’s up-and-down performances with the bat.
Pitch Report
Unlike previous seasons, the Ekana surface has been relatively high-scoring this year, with an average first-innings total of 180. Both black and red soil pitches have been used at this venue, so the nature of the surface will be something to watch. The toss-winning captain is likely to opt to bowl first.
Weather Update
No rain is forecast for match day. Conditions are expected to be hot, with temperatures ranging between 24°C and 39°C.
Head-to-Head
The rivalry is evenly poised at 3-3, with both sides having won once each at the Ekana Stadium.
Where to Watch
Catch the action live on the Star Sports Network, or stream it on the JioCinema app and website.
Match Prediction
Delhi Capitals appear to have the edge with a well-rounded squad. With Axar Patel finding form, they’ll back themselves to break LSG’s momentum in their own backyard.