Lucknow Super Giants will kick off their Indian Premier League 2026 campaign against Delhi Capitals at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Wednesday, in what promises to be a closely contested season opener between two sides looking to bounce back from underwhelming 2025 campaigns.
Both teams missed out on the playoffs last season, with Delhi Capitals finishing fifth and narrowly missing qualification by a single point, while Lucknow Super Giants ended seventh with six wins from 14 matches. With fresh leadership and revamped squads, both franchises will be eager to start the season on a winning note.
LSG, led by Rishabh Pant, boasts a powerful top order featuring Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, backed by a high-speed pace attack including Mohammed Shami, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Yadav and Avesh Khan.
On the other hand, Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals appear more balanced in the batting department, with KL Rahul, Prithvi Shaw and Pathum Nissanka at the top, supported by experienced middle-order options such as David Miller, Tristan Stubbs and Nitish Rana. However, their pace attack looks slightly under pressure in the absence of Mitchell Starc, though Lungi Ngidi and Kyle Jamieson provide solid alternatives.
IPL 2026 LSG vs DC: Match Details
What time will the LSG vs DC IPL 2026 match start?
The match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals will begin at 7:30 PM IST.
What time will the toss take place?
The toss is scheduled at 7:00 PM IST, around 30 minutes before the start of the match. Chasing is likely to be preferred, with conditions expected to slightly assist the side batting second.
Where is the LSG vs DC match being played?
The match will be held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Where can you watch the LSG vs DC IPL 2026 match live on TV?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network in India.
Where can you livestream the LSG vs DC match?
Fans can live stream the match on the JioHotstar app and website.
IPL 2026 LSG vs DC: Pitch & Conditions
The Ekana Stadium surface is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball, with spinners and medium pacers likely to play a key role. A competitive first-innings total is expected to be in the 170–180 range. While recent matches have seen improved scoring, the pitch still tends to grip and slow down as the game progresses.
Clear skies are expected in Lucknow with temperatures around 27–28°C and no rain forecast. However, late-evening dew could make bowling in the second innings more challenging.
IPL 2026 LSG vs DC: Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 7
LSG Wins: 3
DC Wins: 4
Delhi Capitals hold a slight edge in the rivalry, including a strong recent run with four wins in their last meetings against Lucknow. At the Ekana Stadium, DC have also won 2 of the 3 matches played.
IPL 2026 LSG vs DC: Predicted Playing XIs
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Josh Inglis (WK), Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Breetzke, Ayush Badoni, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Shami, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Yadav, Digvesh Singh Rathi
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Axar Patel (C), KL Rahul (WK), Prithvi Shaw / Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Abishek Porel (WK), Nitish Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Vipraj Nigam
IPL 2026 LSG vs DC: Squads
Lucknow Super Giants: Rishabh Pant (C & WK), Nicholas Pooran (WK), Josh Inglis (WK), Aiden Markram, Matthew Breetzke, Himmat Singh, Akshat Raghuwanshi, Mohammed Shami, Avesh Khan, Mayank Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mohsin Khan, Manimaran Siddharth, Digvesh Rathi, Akash Singh, Prince Yadav, Arjun Tendulkar, Naman Tiwari, Mitchell Marsh, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed and Arshin Kulkarni
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (C), KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Rana, Abishek Porel (WK), Ajay Mandal, Ashutosh Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, Kuldeep Yadav, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, Sameer Rizvi, T Natarajan, Tripurana Vijay, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mukesh Kumar, David Miller, Ben Duckett, Auqib Nabi, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Sahil Parikh, Prithvi Shaw and Kyle Jamieson.