IPL 2026: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals 5th T20 Match Prediction - Who will win today's match between LSG vs DC IPL T20 match?

In the fifth match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Delhi Capitals (DC) are gearing up to face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their opening match at the Shri Atal Vihari Bajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, 1st April. Equipped with a strong batting lineup and solid bowling strength, both teams will be looking to start their campaign on a positive note ahead of their new season.

Lucknow Super Giants

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have a formidable squad for the upcoming edition of IPL 2026. They will have high hopes from their skipper, Rishabh Pant, for a strong start in this season. With a tally of international experienced players like Mitchell Marsh, Josh Inglis, Nicholas Pooran, Aiden Markram, and Wanindu Hasaranga, LSG will be seriously keeping an eye on the trophy this time. They have a bunch of indian young talents in their squad like Arshin Kulkarni, Mayank Yadav, Prince Yadav, Akash Singh, and Digvesh Rathi. They had a terrible last year's campaign, where they finished in seventh spot with just 12 points. A new season will offer them a new chance to rejuvenate themselves. 

Delhi Capitals

With some changes in the squad and leadership, Delhi Capitals will be no less this time. Axar Patel is all set to captain the side yet again, along with the likes of some experienced senior players, including KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Starc, Karun Nair, and Abishek Porel, who have been consistent contributors for the team. With explosive batters, quality all-rounders, and a brilliant bowling lineup, DC will be keeping their hopes high for their maiden title this season. They had a brilliant season last term, but they fumbled in the second half of the tournament and could only manage to finish fifth in the points table. 

LSG vs DC Match Details

LSG vs DC Pitch Report

The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium offers a balanced contest between batting and bowling, with both pacers and spinners finding some good assistance from the surface throughout the match. The average first innings total is likely to be around 170-180, which shows that batting becomes comfortable for the batters once they get settled on the surface and extract some help. Medium pacers and off-spinners are likely to get some good amount of help here. 

LSG vs DC Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain hot and humid for this evening's game, with no rain forecast. Despite this being an evening game, the humidity is likely to be maximum. The temperatures are likely to hover around 25-30 °C, under mostly clear skies.

LSG vs DC Head-to-Head Records

LSG vs DC Probable XI

• Lucknow Super Giants: Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant (c/wk), Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Anrich Nortje, Mohammad Shami, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Rathi.

         (Impact Players - Arshin Kulkarni, M Siddarth, Akash Singh, Mukul Choudhary)

• Delhi Capitals: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi/Kyle Jamieson

        (Impact Players - Sameer Rizvi, Mukesh Kumar, Abhishek Porel, T Natarajan)

Players To Watch Out For in the LSG vs DC IPL Match

• Nicholas Pooran | LSG: Nicholas Pooran is one of the players from this team who definitely needs no introduction. He is one such player who always delivers for the team, irrespective of the situation and conditions. He has been a star player for the team in the last few years and has featured in 87 IPL innings, where he has scored 2293 runs with 14 half-centuries. He boasts a powerful strike rate of 169 and is capable of taking down any bowler on his given day.

• KL Rahul | DC: This right-handed wicketkeeper batter was their best batter last season, scoring 539 runs in 13 IPL matches at an average of 53.90. The team will be keeping hopes on him yet again this year. He is someone who takes time to settle early at the crease but goes berserk as he settles down. Overall, he has 5222 runs in 145 IPL matches with 5 centuries and 40 half-centuries. He will be a player to watch out for. 

 LSG vs DC Toss Prediction

Historical Toss-Winning Stats at the Venue

• In the 3 T20 matches played here, the toss-winning teams have opted to bowl on all three occasions.

Advantages of Bowling First on This Pitch

• In the 66 T20 matches played at this venue, the team batting first has won 30 games, while the team batting second has won 35. This indicates that batting second on this surface will surely benefit the teams.

LSG vs DC Today's Match Scenario

Scenario 1

• Toss Winner: LSG (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 45-48
• DC Total: 170-180
• Match Winner: Lucknow Super Giants

Scenario 2

• Toss Winner: DC (opts to bowl first)
• Power-Play Score: 48-55
• LSG Total: 180-210
• Match Winner: Delhi Capitals

Who will win today's LSG vs DC IPL match?

Four out of the last five clashes between these two teams have been won by Delhi Capitals, which eventually makes them favourites to win this game of IPL 2026 as well. However, both teams have a solid squad for this edition and will be pushing for a victory here but considering the previous track record and performances, the DC slightly has an upper hand going into this game.